Pakistan

• CLASP supported the development of Pakistan’s first-ever energy label for electric fans, laying the groundwork for market transformation.
• CLASP assisted in the development of Pakistan’s first electric motor policies, which were officially adopted in 2024.
• Projections from CLASP’s motor industry accelerator program show potential savings of 12.8 Mt of CO₂ emissions in Pakistan by 2050 and improve motor efficiency by 10%.

Pakistan’s rapidly rising energy demand underscores the urgent need for energy-efficient appliances. People lack reliable power access, and high electricity costs strain households and industries alike. Appliance efficiency is critical to reducing demand, improving affordability, and strengthening energy security.

CLASP partners with the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA), Punjab Energy Efficiency Authority (PEECA), SAMA^Verte, federal ministries, local manufacturers, and industry associations to improve appliance policies and transform markets in Pakistan. Our work supports the development and implementation of appliance efficiency policies, labeling, testing, and compliance frameworks across sectors.

In partnership with SAMA^Verte, CLASP runs the Industry Accelerator Program, an initiative that seeks to reduce energy consumption, lower CO₂ emissions, and strengthen the competitiveness of Pakistan’s electric motor industry. Launched in 2022, the program helps local manufacturers prototype and commercialize efficient motors for industries. In its second edition, the program is expanding to improve single-phase motors, enhance production techniques, and strengthen testing lab infrastructure.

We also engage in market assessments, lab testing, and awareness campaigns to identify inefficiencies, enforce standards, and drive consumer demand for high-efficiency products, positioning appliance efficiency as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s energy-secure future.

CLASP’s programs in Pakistan build policy infrastructure, support compliance and implementation, and catalyze market transformation through stakeholder engagement and technical analyses. Explore our programs and initiatives in the country:

• Policy design and technical assistance: CLASP supports the government in developing appliance efficiency policies and energy label programs to reduce energy use and costs.
• Policy implementation and compliance: CLASP advises the government on effective infrastructure and processes for ensuring compliance with appliance efficiency standards.
• Consumer and stakeholder engagement: CLASP builds awareness around energy-efficient appliances and supports local actors to implement, monitor, and benefit from efficiency programs.
• Testing infrastructure: CLASP works with labs to build their capacity to provide accurate and reliable test results for Research & Development and regulatory compliance.
• Local manufacturing capacity: CLASP supports local industry to produce compliant and improved products through capacity building, knowledge sharing, and hands-on engagements.