https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=38672 The study finds rapid expansion of room AC ownership will materially increase peak electricity demand and risk grid strain without policy action. It recommends updating Minimum Energy Performance Standards starting in 2027 by raising baseline efficiency to current top-tier levels and tightening standards every three years, alongside revising test procedures for humid climates. Progressive standard tightening is estimated to avoid significant peak shortages, enhance grid reliability, and produce net consumer bill savings, while industrial policy can help scale efficient domestic manufacturing. en-us Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:01:06 +0530 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:01:06 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=38672 The study finds rapid expansion of room AC ownership will materially increase peak electricity demand and risk grid strain without policy action. It recommends updating Minimum Energy Performance Standards starting in 2027 by raising baseline efficiency to current top-tier levels and tightening standards every three years, alongside revising test procedures for humid climates. Progressive standard tightening is estimated to avoid significant peak shortages, enhance grid reliability, and produce net consumer bill savings, while industrial policy can help scale efficient domestic manufacturing. News - Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:01:06 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=38672