Opportunity Assessment for U.S. Industry: Energy-Efficient Cooling Technologies in Mexico

Date Published	06/2026
Publication Type	Report

Authors	Virginie E Letschert Chao Ding Alberto Diaz-Gonzalez Nihar Shah
LBL Report Number	LBNL-2001604
Abstract	Mexico's rapidly expanding room air conditioner (AC) market presents a strategic opportunity for U.S. manufacturers to strengthen North American supply chains while addressing critical energy infrastructure challenges. With demand for room AC units in residential and commercial buildings projected to drive a 26 GW increase in Mexico’s peak electrical load by 2050, high-efficiency air conditioning systems offer both substantial market opportunities and essential grid stability benefits.
Year of Publication	2026
URL	https://escholarship.org/uc/item/072547hg
Keywords	Mexico, Cooling, Air Conditioners, Grid Stability
Organizations	Energy Analysis Division International Energy Analysis Department International Energy Studies Group Systems and Energy Technologies Analysis Department Global Cooling Efficiency Program
Research Areas	Mexico Sustainable Space Cooling
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