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India can prevent power shortages, help cut power bills by doubling efficiency of ACs: Study

Times of India · May 25, 2026, 1:37 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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India can avert power shortages and save consumers up to Rs 2.5 lakh crore by doubling air conditioner energy efficiency over the next decade. A new study suggests this move will significantly reduce peak demand, preventing blackouts and costly grid fixes. Higher efficiency ACs, despite initial cost

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