The traditionally low demand for artificial cooling in Europe is rapidly giving way to a new 'air conditioning culture', especially in southern European countries, where the climate and the improving living conditions are driving up demand. AS a consequence, RACs are flourishing and policy actions are needed to reduce their growing energy consumption. This paper presents the results of a study sponsored by the European Commission to investigate the potential to improve the energy efficinecy of room air-conditioners (RACs) sold in the EU and to recommend policy measures. Representatives from eight countries, the main manufactures' associations and the two largest European utilities participated in the study.
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