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Data centers may be a significant source of electricity demand in the coming years, with some estimates as high as 40 TWh/yr by 2030. Most cloud players are demanding clean energy, and several Indian states are offering incentives for green-powered data centers.
OPINION: Round-the-clock clean power is waiting to play the game changer
India stands at a pivotal moment, poised to translate its renewable energy achievements into broader economic gains.
IECC signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of Maharashtra to advance clean energy and climate resilience
IECC and the Government of Maharashtra have signed an MoU to strengthen the state’s clean energy transition and resilience to climate impacts.
IECC signs MoU with Government of Madhya Pradesh to advance renewable energy and storage leadership
IECC Faculty Director Amol Phadke and Co-Faculty Director Nikit Abhyankar exchanged an MoU with the Government of Madhya Pradesh in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav.
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The IECC team is collaborating with India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on accurate extreme heat warnings for outdoor workers, and science-based solutions to protect them during heatwaves. We’ve also demonstrated that enhanced AC efficiency standards could avoid a third of projected additional load due to ACs.
Why India’s AC energy efficiency matters in a rapidly warming world
Despite launching the India Cooling Action Plan in 2019, India’s ACs remain among the least efficient globally. We speak to researchers Nikit Abhyankar and Jose Dominguez from UC Berkeley to understand why India’s star ratings lag, what it means for energy demand, and how smarter cooling can support both thermal comfort and climate goals.
Lost in the heat: The critical miscalculation in India’s heatwave mortality data
Many heat-related deaths go unrecognised or are misclassified. Physicians often record only the immediate medical cause on death certificates, without acknowledging the role of heat as the underlying trigger. Such serious underestimation leads to serious misallocation of resources
OPINION: Why efficient air conditioners must be a national priority for India
Even with many new thermal and hydro plants under construction, India faces a projected shortfall in firm capacity as early as 2026—just one summer away; the most immediate and cost-effective solution lies in improving the energy efficiency of air conditioners
India can avert power shortages with stronger AC efficiency standards: Study
The study conducted by India Energy and Climate Center (IECC) highlights that India adds 10 to 15 million new ACs annually, with another 130 to 150 million expected over the next decade.
More Efficient Cooling May Shield India From Summer Blackouts
More efficient air-conditioners may help prevent the power cuts that every year overwhelm India during the hot season, according to a study by University of California, Berkeley.