Energy Efficiency Services Limited
Most households in India are cooled by fans, and less than 10% of households have air conditioning. The average rating of the fans installed and sold in the market is between 75-80W, whereas energy efficient fans provide the same level of comfort at about 45-50W. Considering that almost 30 million fans are sold every year, the potential to reduce demand is significant. Replacing the country's 35 crore inefficient ceiling fans in with BEE 5-Star-rated ceiling fans could save 47 billion KWh and reduce load by over 12,250 MW.
Popcorn ceiling
Since the mid-2000s, the popularity for textured popcorn ceilings has diminished significantly across North America. A movement towards more modern, clean lined design features has influenced home imporvement professionals to provide popcorn ceiling removal services. This feature has a multitude of benefits over the textured ceiling, such as its association with a high-end asthetic, it multiplies natural light throughout the space, it does not harbor dust and allergens (only to be re-introduced into the air), easier patching and touching up after a drywall repair, etc. The process can be difficult to execute for the average do-it-yourself home owner, as it requires skim-coating techniques often only mastered by experienced plasterers. Several coats should be adminstered to achieve a level smooth surface ready to be sealed and painted. The final cost is usually quite high, thus being less favorable to new construction builders, and sourced by homeowners looking to add value to their properties.