The increasing use of air conditioning in buildings across the globe will be one of the leading drivers of electricity demand in the next three decades, due to rising living standards, according to analysis by the International Energy Agency. Energy demand from such coolers is expected to triple by 2050, with the global stock of conditioners rising from 5.6 billion at present to 1.6 billion by that date. The report states that new efficiency standards are required to meet demand and the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Air conditioners and fans already account for 10% of global electricity consumption.
The increasing use of air conditioning in buildings across the globe will be one of the leading drivers of electricity demand in the next three decades, due to rising living standards, according to analysis by the International Energy Agency. Energy demand from such coolers is expected to triple by 2050, with the global stock of conditioners rising from 1.6 billion at present to 5.6 billion by that date. The report states that new efficiency standards are required to meet demand and the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Air conditioners and fans already account for 10% of global electricity consumption.