Notification S.O. 180 on the Display of Labels of Room Air Conditioners

Source: International Energy Agency
Last updated: 27 August 2025

S.O. 181(E) dated 16.01.2009 specifies the energy consumption standards for star labelled air conditioners of vapour compressor type for household use of a rated cooling capacity up to 9000 kcal/hour. Unitary and split type air conditioners manufactured or commercially purchased or sold From 12th January, 2009 to 31st December, 2011 : 1 star: minimum 2.3 - maximum 2.49 2 stars: minimum 2.5 - maximum 2.69 3 stars: minimum 2.7 - maximum 2.89 4 stars: minimum 2.9 - maximum 3.09 5 stars: minimum 3.1

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