Haryana launches AC-on-subsidy plan, ties up with three firms

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 30

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Haryana Power Minister Ranjit Singh today launched the first-of-its-kind “demand side management-AC scheme” in the state for the domestic consumers to ensure energy saving.

Under the scheme, 1.05 lakh ACs will be made available to the people at a discounted price. Those interested would have to apply by August 24.

Projected savings

Every new AC will save 657 units of power annually when compared with an old 3-star AC, resulting in annual savings of up to Rs5,000

Load reduction

The move aims at reducing domestic power consumption

The minister said the power department had tied up with Daikin, Blue Star and Voltas companies that would provide power-saving split ACs (1.5 tonne capacity) at discounted price to the people.

Govt incentive to state residents

Rs2,000 on a new AC and Rs4,000 on exchange of an old one in urban areas

Rs4,000 on a new AC and Rs8,000 on replacement of an old one in rural areas

1.05 lakh power-saving ACs will also have special discount on price by manufacturers

Domestic consumers would also have the option of buying ACs in exchange for old ones. Besides discount and exchange offer by the firms, the state government will also provide subsidy on new ACs.

To apply for ACs under the scheme, people can visit the electricity department’s web portal https://acreplacementscheme.uhbvn.org.in.

In urban areas, Rs 2,000 subsidy will be given on buying a new AC, while the benefit will be of Rs 4,000 on the replacement of an old AC. In rural areas, Rs 4,000 subsidy will be given on every new AC, while Rs 8,000 benefit will be available on the replacement of an old one. Consumers will also benefit in terms of savings on their electricity bills because of the power-saving ACs.

Every new AC will save 657 units of power annually when compared with an old 3-star AC, resulting in annual savings of up to Rs 5,000. These ACs will come with 10-year warranty on compressor and one-year warranty on other equipment. The installation of new ACs will also be free.

PK Das, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Department, said the aim behind the scheme was to reduce domestic energy consumption.