Delhi Households Can Now Replace Old Cooling Appliances with Up to 89% Discount, Thanks to BSES Replacement Subsidy Schemes

 

New Delhi, July 2025 – In a major step toward promoting energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, residents of Delhi can now replace their old air conditioners and ceiling fans at heavily discounted rates under an initiative announced by the BSES discoms. Consumers under BRPL and BYPL can avail of discounts ranging from 69% to 89% on new 5-star inverter ACs and energy-efficient BLDC fans during the ongoing summer season.

The scheme, aimed at lowering household electricity consumption and easing grid load, allows each domestic consumer to exchange up to three old air conditioners and three old fans per consumer number. With cooling appliances accounting for nearly 50% of household or commercial power usage, this initiative is expected to lead to substantial energy savings and lower utility bills.

According to the discoms, switching to newer energy-efficient appliances can help consumers save up to ₹34,000 annually per AC and ₹1,800 per ceiling fan. To further encourage adoption, BSES and its partners are emphasizing simple behavior changes, such as increasing the AC thermostat setting by just one degree Celsius, which alone can reduce electricity usage by approximately 6%. Setting the AC at 24°C is recommended as an optimal point for both comfort and cost-effectiveness.

As part of this effort, Helfinch India has introduced a compelling offer on its Basics BLDC ceiling fan, specifically tailored for Delhi residents. The fan, rated at just 28W, delivers an efficient 225 cubic meter per minute (CMM) air delivery with a steady 380 RPM, making it an ideal choice for medium-sized rooms. Backed by a robust 3-year warranty, the fan is being offered at a special scheme price of ₹2,199, but eligible Delhi consumers under the BSES program can avail it at an effective price of just ₹399. A maximum of six fans per household can be availed under this scheme.

This joint effort between BSES and manufacturers like Helfinch represents a significant push toward India's clean energy transition and demand-side management goals. With rising summer temperatures and electricity bills, such public-private initiatives are being welcomed by residents across the capital.