India adds 1.5 cr ACs yearly; tighter BEE norms could save Rs 8 lakh cr in grid spend
UC Berkeley study flags AC-driven peak demand hitting 180 GW by 2035. Raising MEPS 25% and pushing ISEER to 6.7 by 2033 could cut consumer bills by up to Rs 2.48 lakh cr and avert 2028 blackouts. Major signal for AC OEMs, retailers and component supply chains.
UC Berkeley study warns India's AC sales (1-1.5 crore units annually) will drive peak demand to 180 GW by 2035; tighter BEE energy-efficiency standards could save Rs 8 lakh crore in infrastructure and avert blackouts from 2028.
Why this matters
BEE sets MEPS and ISEER ratings that shape India's AC market. A 25% MEPS hike and ISEER 6.7 by 2033 would force OEM redesigns and reshape retail SKUs across price tiers.
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