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To promote energy efficiency amongst households, Tata Power Delhi Distribution limited (TPDDl) has launched a special rebate scheme on air conditioners for its customers in North and North-West Delhi.Under the scheme, TPDDl customers may exchange their non-star ACs for BEE five star rated ACs or inverter ACs and avail a discount of upto 50 per cent on maximum retail price for various models of ACs from leading brands like Voltas, Hitachi and Godrej. Customers can opt for either a window or a split AC.

Besides providing discount on the market price, the scheme would also help consumers save upto `5,500 on their electricity bills annually depending upon their usage, thereby offering them twin advantages.The scheme will be valid for 20,000 domestic customers on the first come first serve basis. However, the scheme is applicable for the customers having an average monthly consumption of up to 1,200 units per month during summer period from April to September 2014. TPDDl consumers can avail the scheme against their CA numbers (one AC per CA number) mentioned in the electricity bills.

The scheme has been targeted at households as the domestic sector accounts for almost 50 per cent of energy consumption in Delhi and ACs power consumption is a key component of the same. It is estimated that five star rated ACs can help reduce electricity consumption sharply.

Commenting on the launch of the scheme,  Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD, Tata Power Delhi Distribution said, “As a responsible corporate entity, we have been constantly advocating and incentivising energy conservation schemes for the benefit of customers and the city as a whole. Our Demand Side Management schemes not only aim to reduce power consumption but also help customers in reducing spending on their electricity bills.” To avail the scheme, consumers will have to visit customer care centers along with the latest electricity bill, photo identity and address proofs.