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Energy efficiency gains with lower global warming impact: a profile of air conditioners using R-290.

Author(s) : CEEW, NRDC, IGSD

Type of article: Periodical article

Summary

As living standards rise for tens of millions in India, use of room air conditioners (ACs) is rapidly growing, straining India’s electric grid.Because of their significant energy use as well the climate-forcing effects of the refrigerants used, today’s air conditioning units also contribute to increasing greenhouse gas pollution. Choices made by Indian consumers, companies, and government authorities will determine whether India can turn the challenge posed by rapid growth in use of room air conditioners into a business and environmental opportunity.

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  • Original title: Energy efficiency gains with lower global warming impact: a profile of air conditioners using R-290.
  • Record ID : 30013630
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation, Environment
  • Source: www.ceew.in
  • Publication date: 2014/11/30

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