Plan to Install 1 Million Energy Efficient ACs

Iran Power Generation, Distribution and Transmission Company (Tavanir) says a plan to replace one million old (gas-powered) air conditioners with energy efficient ACs  will be carried out in the second half of the current fiscal year (started in March).
The plan has been approved by the government's Economic Council. Local manufacturers will produce efficient and low-consumption air conditioners, IRNA reported.
About 70% of households use water air coolers or air conditioners in summer. However, electricity consumption of air conditioners is five times higher than water coolers.