Watch: How ceiling fans could aid in mitigating climate change?

Ceiling fans are a staple in almost every Indian home, but most of them are shockingly inefficient. In this episode of The Climate Economy, host Kunal Shankar uncovers how replacing conventional fans with energy-efficient BLDC (Brushless Direct Current) models could save up to 15% on individual electricity bills and slash India’s national power demand by nearly 5%.

To understand the issue better, we speak with Vishal Kapoor, CEO of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), about the massive untapped potential of fan replacement, the behavioural and market barriers holding consumers back, and how smarter policies, subsidies, and innovations like IoT-enabled fans could change the game. This episode dives into the intersection of everyday appliances, climate goals, and economic opportunity.

Host: Kunal Shankar

Editing: Aniket SIngh Chauhan

Camera: Johan Sathyadas, Sabika Syed and Vishnoo Jotshi