Get your air-conditioner replaced with a swanky new one in this Delhi scheme; Rs 14,000 benefit on offer

Delhi power distribution company (discom) BSES on Monday announced an air conditioner (AC) replacement scheme in a bid to promote energy efficiency in the Capital. This scheme will allow customers to save up to Rs 7,500 annually depending on the type of AC, reported IANS. 

"AC Replacement Scheme" launched by BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) in partnership with leading AC manufacturers will enable consumers in south and west Delhi to exchange their old ACs with the new energy efficient rating "5-star rated ACs at a substantial discount of up to 47 per cent," the discom said in a statement. "A similar scheme will also be launched soon for BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL) consumers of east and central Delhi," added BSES. 

According to the statement, 10,000 air conditioners (both window and split) of leading brands (LG/Godrej/Voltas) are on offer on a first-cum-first-serve basis, under the scheme. A domestic consumer, residing in south and west Delhi, will be eligible to buy a maximum of 3 ACs against a unique CA number. 

The statement also said that a consumer can save upto Rs 7,500 annually on the running costs of a split AC and up to Rs 6,500 on a window AC. The cost of the AC can be recovered in about three years.

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According to the IANS report, to avail the scheme, eligible consumers have to call the BRPL helpline numbers 19123/ 39999707 or visit the discom divisional office and get their name and CA number registered. The customers will be contacted by officials of the AC company through their vendors to take the enquiry forward.