Technology Options for Doubling the Energy Efficiency of Room Air Conditioners

This report explores pathways to double the global rate of energy efficiency improvement, focusing on room air conditioner (AC) technologies that deliver substantial efficiency gains. It analyzes the technical potential of ultra-efficient room ACs in China, showing efficiency could improve by up to 40% within a decade with only a 10% increase in cost. The report also examines market implications and estimates the associated carbon reduction benefits from reduced energy consumption.

Key Findings

  • Room ACs are becoming more efficient thanks to better compressors, inverter technology, larger heat exchangers, and electronic controls. They are also becoming more climate-friendly due to the uptake of low-GWP refrigerants.
  • Efficiency improvements now focus on optimizing the whole system instead of individual parts, using smarter design and controls to reduce energy use.
  • Some technologies are already widely used and can improve efficiency by 15–25%, while newer smart control technologies could deliver up to 40% efficiency gains in the future.
  • Different refrigerants require different design approaches to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Room AC efficiency is expected to continue improving over the next decade, with the potential to reduce electricity use and cut up to 3.7 gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions.

Recommendations

  • Governments should support high-efficiency air conditioners through incentives, rebates, and policies that encourage climate-friendly refrigerants and smart technologies. This can lower consumers’ energy bills, reduce pressure on power grids, and significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Countries should strengthen energy efficiency standards and align them with the best available technologies while keeping products affordable.
  • Governments, industry, and researchers should work together internationally to share knowledge, develop common standards, and speed up the adoption of efficient cooling technologies.

2025 CLASP Annual Report


Collective action for people,
prosperity, and planet.

A note from CLASP’s CEO,
Christine Egan

Appliance and equipment energy efficiency is a triple-win for people, planet, and prosperity. In a time of multiplying global crises, it stands out as a durable climate solution and key element of smart decarbonization strategies. It also creates jobs and improves livelihoods, enhances energy security and food system resilience, and helps people adapt to a changing climate.

Looking back at 2025, I’m wowed by the work of CLASP’s global team and dedicated partners, and the focus of the decisionmakers we support. Through purposeful collaboration, we forged the policy instruments, finance, and intelligence to drive positive momentum.

Together, we are changing the way we use energy.


2025 by the numbers:

4.6 Gt 18 CLASP-supported appliance and equipment efficiency policies will avoid 4.6 gigatons of CO2 by 2050, improving planetary and human health and saving money.

30K+ Over 30,000 people experienced improved health and livelihoods via access to efficient, solar powered appliances and equipment.

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Elevating Appliance Efficiency in National Climate Commitments


What we did

Ahead of COP30, CLASP led a global campaign to improve inclusion of appliance and equipment energy efficiency in national climate goals (nationally determined contributions or NDCs).

How we did it

Through our Net Zero Appliance NDC Toolkit and bespoke support for governments around the globe, CLASP elevated appliance efficiency policy as a key climate mitigation solution. Now, appliance and equipment efficiency policy is included in 90% of all submitted NDCs—up from below 50% in the last cycle.

CLASP team meeting appliance users in the field in Mbita, Kenya

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Powering Africa’s Green Economy

Solar-powered appliances and equipment turn energy into opportunity, helping small businesses generate jobs and income. In 2025, CLASP re-launched our innovative Productive Use Financing Facility to make it cheaper and easier for entrepreneurs, farmers, and small businesses in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria to buy solar-powered appliances and equipment that power livelihoods. Last year, CLASP partnered with 11 companies to drive jobs and economic growth in Africa’s informal and agricultural sectors, which make up 70-80% of African economies.

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Slashing Emissions Through Smart Policy


Australia
National leaders passed a lighting policy that will transition Australia’s market to an all-LED future and avoid 41 Mt of CO₂ by 2050, informed by CLASP-led analysis.

Brazil
Policymakers made strides in Brazil’s LED transition with CLASP’s support, approving a lighting policy package that will slash nearly 3 Mt CO₂ by 2050.

China
CLASP supported seven major policy updates, including for compressed air systems, refrigerators, and water pumps. Altogether, the new policies are estimated to cut nearly 3 Gt CO₂ by 2050.

India
CLASP supported the advancement of policies for space cooling appliances that will place India among global leaders in efficiency and cut 1.2 Gt CO₂ by 2050.

Ceiling fans in use at a dry fruits store in Crawford Market, Mumbai, India.

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Making Efficient, Affordable Fans the New Standard in India

India is one of the places on the planet most at risk of extreme heat. 90% of households rely on fans as their only form of space cooling. CLASP partnered with government and private sector partners to drastically improve fan efficiency, availability, and affordability. A major part of the effort was supporting small and medium enterprises to improve their production capacity.

The impact has been catalytic. Together, CLASP and partners cut energy demand and climate emissions from cooling, while safeguarding jobs, strengthening local supply chains, and making efficient cooling more affordable to the people who need it.

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Joining Up with the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Programme

CLASP joined the UK Aid-supported MECS programme as a core partner alongside Loughborough University and the World Bank’s ESMAP. CLASP now leads on venture building and market shaping, helping e-cooking businesses scale up. In 2025, CLASP launched the Global LEAP Awards Induction Cooktops Competition to identify and promote the most innovative electric cooktops on the market.

CLASP's Sumedha Awasthy & Nya Abagi at the Global LEAP Awards Induction Cooktops Competition workshop in New Delhi, India.
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EcoBora, an innovative electric cooking company in Kenya, supported by CLASP through the MECS programme.
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CLASP’s India Director, Neha Dhingra, speaking at the Modern Energy Cooking Forum in New Delhi, India, in September 2025.
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Emmanuel Aziebor, CLASP’s Senior Director, Africa, at Kenya Clean Cooking Week.
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How UK Housing Authorities Can Power the Switch to Electric Cooking

Global Action Plan, in partnership with CLASP, piloted gas-to-electric cooking retrofits in a social housing community in Manchester.

For participating households, switching to electric meant more than lower emissions. It meant breathing more easily in the kitchen, a cleaner and more practical cooking experience, and greater peace of mind for families with young children. Every household preferred its new induction cooktop over gas.

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A local manufacturer builds a motor in Gujranwala, Pakistan.
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Economies Can Boom When Powered by Efficient Motor Systems

Industrial motor systems are the invisible heartbeat of economic development. Universally used across industrial facilities, they power the production of goods like metals, paper, cement, textiles, and packaged food. Motor systems are also ferocious energy consumers, due to their function and prevalence. Without intervention, and in step with global economic development and industrialization, by 2050 motor systems will account for 35% of global electricity demand and 19% of energy related emissions. CLASP is taking action on this priority appliance in the fight for Net Zero, identifying high impact opportunities at national and global scales to drive up efficiency, slash emissions, and boost economic progress.

CLASP’s Edilaine Camillo presents the Infoenergia Award to journalists at COP30.

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In Brazil, Partnering for Change

Ahead of COP30 in Brazil, CLASP joined forces with science communication agency Bori to drive national awareness of the benefits of appliance efficiency. Our InfoEnergia Mentorship was an 8-week, in-depth workshop that connected 25 journalists with experts and expertise to produce smart, contextualized reporting on appliance efficiency and its social, economic, and environmental impacts. Robust local journalism is a key element of durable climate policy.

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Elevating Appliance-Centered Solutions at COP30

At COP 30 in Brazil, appliance and equipment energy efficiency stood out as a powerful climate solution, driving job creation, energy security, and adaptive capacity. CLASP provided expert testimony on the power of appliance efficiency solutions.

CLASP’s Bishal Thapa participated in discussion on space cooling solutions, offering insights about the benefits of efficient cooling technologies that slash emissions.
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CLASP’s Edilaine Camillo moderated a conversation on the principal role of efficiency in Brazil’s energy transition during an agency-led day of efficiency themed events.
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CLASP’s Bishal Thapa took part in a panel hosted by Casa Civil to speak about the role of energy efficiency policy in Brazil’s reindustrialization strategy.
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Insights driving action


Delivering COP28’s Doubling Efficiency Goal Through Appliances

Appliance efficiency will play a critical role in meeting the COP28 commitment to double the global rate of energy efficiency improvement by 2030. CLASP research found it could deliver 20% of the energy savings needed, highlighting the value of strong standards, clear targets, and international collaboration.

The Missing Piece of Energy Access

666 million people, most of them in Africa, lack access to electricity. 2025 CLASP research shows that directing just 15% of existing energy investments toward efficient appliances can generate the demand needed to make grid expansions financially viable and help those currently living without electricity gain access to healthier, more productive lives.

Finances


  • Revenue by donor type

  • Expenses by region

  • CLASP collaborates with a global network of partners. In 2025, CLASP channeled nearly half our resources to civil society and energy groups, innovators, academic institutions, and experts — essential partners in changing the way we use energy.


About CLASP

Efficient appliances and equipment are essential drivers of economic growth and a fast, practical energy transition. With over 25 years of expertise and offices on five continents, CLASP collaborates with governments, industry leaders, and other experts to change the way we use energy.

We’re proud of what our team and partners achieved in 2025, driving progress for a better world. In 2026, we remain committed to championing appliance efficiency as a powerful solution for people, prosperity, and planet.

Learn more about CLASP’s worldwide impact.

Doubling Energy Efficiency with Appliances

Appliance efficiency could provide roughly one fifth of the reduction in energy demand needed to meet a pivotal climate commitment, according to CLASP’s analysis “Doubling Energy Efficiency with Appliances: How governments can leverage appliances to reach climate targets.” With nearly 110 countries pledging at COP28 to double annual energy efficiency improvements by 2030, more ambitious appliance policies are critical to reaching this goal before the narrow window for net zero by mid-century closes.

Key Findings

  • To get on track for net zero emissions by mid-century, the average global annual rate of improvement in energy intensity must double to at least 4% by 2030. Appliance efficiency can deliver approximately 20% of the total reduction in energy demand required to meet this goal.
  • Brazil, China, India, and Indonesia have recently taken significant steps to integrate appliance efficiency into their national strategies, recognizing its critical role in achieving energy and climate goals.

Recommendations

  • Policymakers must rapidly implement stringent minimum efficiency standards for appliances, ensuring that they meet or exceed the best standards currently in place. Countries with world-leading standards should increase them further to reflect the levels of today’s best available technologies.
  • Governments need to embed clear, measurable appliance efficiency targets into their national climate goals. They must also track progress with standardized metrics to stay on course to meet the doubling efficiency goal.
  • All stakeholders across government, industry, and civil society must strengthen international and cross-sectoral collaboration to accelerate global energy efficiency gains. This cost-effective approach includes sharing technical expertise, conducting joint market surveillance, and harmonizing standards to overcome common barriers.

 

International Benchmarking Analysis of Air Source Heat Pump and Chiller Standards

This report presents a technical assessment of testing methods, energy efficiency metrics, and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for air-to-water heat pumps and chillers in cooling mode across China, the European Union (EU), and the United States (US). These regions represent the largest markets for heat pump technologies, each employing distinct testing protocols, metrics, and requirements.

The analyses offer insights into how Chinese, EU, and US standards align or diverge, how performance comparisons can be made across energy efficiency standards, and where opportunities for international standard alignment exist.

Key findings:

  • The US energy efficiency metric approximates 114% of China’s metric, while the EU’s metric differs by ±3% compared to China’s.
  • China’s revised MEPS matches or exceeds EU and US efficiency benchmarks for low-capacity units.
  • Requirements for high-capacity products in China still show room for improvement.

China

Unlocking the Energy Efficiency Potential of Washing Machines in China

Washing machines are one of the most widely used household appliances in China, with a market penetration exceeding 98%. These appliances consume approximately 61 terawatt hours of electricity and 13 billion cubic meters of water annually.

This report presents key findings and recommendations for unlocking significant energy and water savings by improving China’s standards, last revised in 2013. It compares China’s current washing machine energy efficiency standards with those of the European Union (EU), analyzes market trends, and quantifies the potential emissions reductions and water savings from policy improvements.

Key Findings

  • China’s current washing machine energy efficiency standards are outdated. Over 99% of drum washing machines on the market already meet or exceed the highest energy efficiency grade, indicating a need for more ambitious standards.
  • Upgrading minimum energy performance standards to the best available technology (BAT) in the Chinese market could reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 21 megatons and save 5 billion cubic meters of water.
  • Clothes dryer ownership is expanding rapidly, with more efficient heat pump dryers now accounting for 61% of the market. These models consume less than half the energy of traditional heat element dryers.
  • China’s standards are less comprehensive than EU standards, particularly regarding washer-dryers, washing cycle duration, and detergent residue requirements.
  • Consumer behavior significantly influences real-world energy use, and current test methods do not adequately reflect how appliances are used.
  • Smart washing machines with new features are increasingly common, yet there is a lack of research on how these functions affect energy consumption.

Recommendations

  • Strengthen energy efficiency standards for washing machines based on market trends and the BAT, and plan for regular reviews to align with technological advancements.
  • Develop mandatory energy efficiency standards for clothes dryers, including unified requirements for heat element and heat pump models.
  • Expand the scope of standards to include the wash-drying cycle, washing time limits, and detergent residue controls for improved performance and user safety.
  • Conduct consumer behavior studies to ensure test procedures and standards reflect real-world usage.
  • Carry out comparative testing between Chinese and EU standards to inform future policy improvements and ensure regulatory compatibility.
  • Evaluate the impact of smart features and additional functions on energy consumption and consider introducing energy consumption limits for these new functions in future standards.

 

Maximizing Motor Efficiency to Minimize Emissions

Electric motors transform electrical energy into mechanical energy, powering everything from household appliances to equipment in commercial buildings and industrial facilities. They are essential components of electric motor-driven systems (EMDS), which currently account for around 30% of global electricity demand1.

Industrial motors, in particular, are the main drivers behind increasing global demand for electricity2, with approximately 65% of industry’s electricity consumption powering motor-driven systems3. Yet, despite their crucial role, many motors and motor systems are outdated and inefficient. The International Energy Agency reports that low efficiency motors represent two-thirds of the current global stock4. This contributes heavily to energy waste and increasing carbon emissions.

Looking ahead, CLASP’s initiatives in China, the European Union, India, and the United States aim to avoid up to nine gigatons of CO2 emissions by 2050.

Improving the energy efficiency of electric motors and EMDS presents significant potential for reducing electricity demand and curbing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. By partnering with national stakeholders to raise standards, implementing replacement incentive programs, and promoting cross-sector collaboration, CLASP is driving global efforts to unlock this potential.

CLASP’s global efforts to make motors more efficient

In Brazil, a partnership between CLASP and the Ministry of Mines and Energy is paving the way for an ambitious new regulatory agenda. This aims to establish the country’s first-ever efficiency standards for pumps and air compressors by 2027. Setting minimum efficiency standards helps phase out the least efficient models and prevents businesses from getting stuck with outdated, energy-wasting technologies. CLASP will continue working closely with the Ministry to help ensure the timely completion of the regulatory agenda and the implementation of key policies in the next two years.

Meanwhile, China is making significant strides in industrial efficiency and the potential benefits of improving motor efficiency are immense. Motors represent 55% of the country’s total energy consumption and 75% of its industrial energy use5. Since 2023, CLASP has supported the China National Institute of Standardization in developing two new efficiency standards for high-voltage induction motors and permanent magnet synchronous motors. These new standards are expected to cut 920 megatons of CO2 emissions by 2040. They will also position China as the first country to adopt a policy exceeding the world’s most energy-efficient motor standard, IE5, setting a new benchmark for global industrial standards.

Motors account for over 50% of India’s industrial electricity consumption6. CLASP is supporting the Bureau of Energy Efficiency in strengthening efficiency standards for three-phase induction motors and providing technical assistance for a new labeling program for single-phase induction motors to meet growing demand. Together, the labeling programs for three-phase and single-phase induction motors are expected to save approximately 30.1 terawatt hours of electricity and reduce 23.83 megatons of CO2 emissions, contributing significantly to India’s energy efficiency and climate goals.

CLASP, in partnership with SAMA^Verte, is helping build a competitive, sustainable motor industry in Pakistan. Through the Industry Accelerator program, local manufacturers gain access to technical expertise and resources to produce high-efficiency components for electric motors. The program strengthens the local manufacturing sector by reducing dependency on imports and enabling businesses to expand their market share. For industries that rely on these motors, the shift toward high-efficiency components translates into lower energy costs and reduced emissions. By 2050, the program is expected to reduce 12.8 megatons of CO2 emissions and improve motor efficiency by 10%.

These initiatives, along with CLASP’s upcoming projects in other countries, will help reduce global energy consumption, increase industrial energy efficiency, and support industry in shifting to more environmentally-friendly processes. CLASP collaborates with policymakers, industry leaders, and other experts to create a more sustainable future for people and the planet.

Are you interested in driving industrial innovation in your region? Connect with CLASP to explore collaboration opportunities.

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3. International Energy Agency “World Energy Outlook 2019” https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/98909c1b-aabc-4797-9926-35307b418cdb/WEO2019-free.pdf

4. International Copper Association “ICA China Motor Program: 20 Years of Promoting Energy Efficiency” https://internationalcopper.org/resource/ica-china-motor-program-20-years-of-promoting-energy-efficiency/

5. International Copper Association India “Energy Efficient Motors” https://copperindia.org/energy-efficient-motors/

New Chinese Efficiency Measures for Industrial & Household Appliances

China is advancing its climate goals through enhanced appliance energy efficiency. Since 2022, CLASP has provided analysis and data to the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) for the improvement of efficiency policies for key industrial and household appliances including heat pumps, water chillers, and power transformers. The expected efficiency gains include:

  • 15-20% efficiency boost for renewable energy transformers
  • 10-15% efficiency improvement for low ambient air-source heat pumps

These policies will be implemented in 2025 and are projected to contribute to a CO2 emission reduction of 660 megatons (Mt) by 2040.

A global efficiency breakthrough for renewables

Power transformers are integral to electricity delivery but tend to be outdated and inefficient. In 2017, global power transformer losses totaled 1,100 terawatt hours (TWh) —equal to Japan’s annual electricity consumption. China’s updated appliance efficiency policies are the first worldwide to specifically include renewable energy transformers, reducing transmission losses and enhancing the efficiency of wind and solar power generation. As the country aims to power 70% of its economy with renewables by 2030, this initiative supports the broader goal of accessible and affordable clean energy.

“These achievements highlight our shared commitment to tackling climate change through energy efficiency. The revised efficiency policies set a significant precedent and showcase the value of international cooperation in advancing appliance efficiency policies,” said Steven Zeng, China Program Director at CLASP.

“We’re pleased to see our collaboration with CLASP lead to the launch of these important policies. This progress aligns with China’s focus on refining energy consumption and improving product standards, driving green transformation in the market,” added Cheng Jianhong, a lead researcher from CNIS.

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China’s Path to High-Efficiency Cooling

The recent China Refrigeration Symposium 2024 and the China Cooling Expo 2024 took place in Beijing. China also announced it will promote the use of CO₂ and other natural refrigerants to reduce the harmful environmental impact of cooling systems.

CLASP was there too, to present our global research on the interlinked climate and sustainable development opportunities affordable, efficient cooling appliances can bring, as well as the policy mechanisms that can expedite a country’s transition to efficiency. CLASP research indicates that improved appliance efficiency policies in China would reduce 500 million tons of CO₂ by 2040.

CLASP has supported data and analysis to support China’s policy upgrades for commercial refrigerators, room air conditioners among other appliances. The China Labeling Program covers more than 150 appliances and emphasizes high efficiency standards.

The China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) and leading universities like Southeast University develop frameworks for improved efficiency policies.

“CLASP has provided international best practices to CNIS and immense support to our technical teams, helping us make significant progress in improving appliance energy efficiency in China. Our efforts will help the country meet its commitments of peaking carbon emission by 2030, and reaching carbon neutrality before 2060,” said Liqiang Xing, Director of Resource & Environment, CNIS.

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CLASP’s Prasun Pandey at China Cooling Expo 2024

CLASP’s research highlights the opportunity and urgency needed for concerted global efforts to achieve high-efficiency cooling solutions. “The critical role of policymaking in implementation of high-efficiency technologies cannot be overstated. Chinese leaders who set strict standards for energy efficiency are a beacon for the global community”, said Steven Zeng, CLASP’s Program Lead in China.

As CLASP continues to collaborate with international policymakers, industry stakeholders and global partners, momentum for high-efficient cooling is picking up pace. By leveraging collective expertise and shared goals, the path to a more energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable future for cooling systems is increasingly attainable.

CLASP's global team at the China Cooling Expo 2024

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Improved Efficiency for Motors & Transformers in China

China’s chief administrative authority, State Council, and the National Cabinet, in its recent policy documents, underscored the importance of energy efficiency especially in sectors like appliances, to achieve 13.5% reduction in national energy demand by 2025.

An electric motor is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. They are used in appliances, vehicles and industrial machinery.

Electric motors are responsible for over 50% of China’s electricity consumption. Increasing their energy efficiency is a huge opportunity to reduce electricity demand.

In CLASP’s latest publication, Net Zero Heroes, motors contribute to 16% of total emissions by appliances globally. China National Insitute of Standardization (CNIS), and CLASP played a pivotal role in updating a critical standard for permanent magnet synchronous motors. China’s commitment to surpassing IE5 or Ultra-Premium Efficiency levels is a global first, with CLASP’s China Director, Steven Zeng noting, ”China’s initiative will raise worldwide awareness of the efficiency potential of motors.” Together with revised MEPS for high voltage motors, this initiative is set to cut 920 million tons of CO2 emissions by 2040.

In a groundbreaking move, CLASP is extending its impact to renewable energy transformers, addressing crucial components in solar, wind and energy storage facilities. These transformers play a key role in the transmission and distribution of electrical power generated from renewable sources and contribute to the efficiency, reliability, and stability of renewable energy infrastructure.

The draft of the updated MEPS is now open for public opinions and review. If adopted, China will be the first country globally to establish MEPS for renewable energy transformers, and is projected to prevent 260 million tons of CO2 emissions by 2050. Zhu Jing, lead researcher at the China National Laboratory of Wind Power Equipment and Control, notes this significance, stating, “Adopting a standardized method for sustainable power transformers contributes to green transitions, fostering trust and confidence among stakeholders.”

These innovative policy frameworks are part of CLASP’s global efforts towards appliance efficiency, carried out in collaboration with partners all around the globe. CLASP works to enhance access to affordable, energy-efficient appliances to improve the lives of people and reduce the impact on our climate.

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