BSES cooling scheme: Get 5-star ACs for old ones at 47% discount

The BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) has launched an 'AC replacement scheme' in partnership with leading air conditioner manufacturers. The scheme will enable the consumers to exchange their old ACs with the new energy efficient

5-star rated ones at a substantial discount of up to 47 per cent. All the customers residing in South and West Delhi will benefit from the scheme, said a senior BSES official.

The official also said a similar scheme will be launched soon for BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) consumers of East and Central Delhi.

Under the scheme, 10,000 air-conditioners (both window and split) of leading brands (LG /Godrej/Voltas) are being offered on a first cum first serve basis, he said. "A consumer will be eligible to buy a maximum of three ACs against a unique CA number," he said.

The official further said besides the substantial discount on the energy efficient AC, a consumer can save up to Rs 7500 annually on the running costs of a split AC and up to Rs 6500 on a window AC. "A consumer can recover the cost of the AC in about three years," he added.

To avail the scheme, an eligible consumer has to call BRPL helpline numbers 19123 / 39999707 or visit the discom's division office and get his/her names and CA number registered. "They will be contacted by the respective officials of the AC Company through their empanelled vendors to take the enquiry forward," said the official.

BSES spokesperson said, "According to a latest international research, there is a growing concern that the electricity used to power ACs will overburden electrical grids and increase planet warming emissions. "The AC replacement scheme is a demand side management initiative from BSES that attempts to address such concerns," he said.

He also said the initiative envisages savings the energy consumed by consumers, which will in-turn lead to an eventual reduction in the energy purchased by BSES.

Source : https://www.dailypioneer.com/city