Godrej Appliances wins Rs 2-bn EESL contract to supply 'Green ACs'

It is estimated that today's 5 star inverter AC consumes almost 50% less energy when compared to the ACs prevalent 10 years back

Godrej Appliances won Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)'s contract to supply, install and commission 52,000 Super-Efficient Green Inverter AC for government and railway establishments. The contract is worth Rs 2.07 billion, said Godrej in a public statement. 

"This initiative is part of a larger program to make buildings more energy-efficient by using super-efficient cooling equipment and LED lights. The Government plans to replace current old air-conditioners in government buildings with super-efficient appliances that will consume 30 per cent less power. By March 31, 1,500 buildings will be covered and by June, all 2,500 central government offices and public-sector company buildings