2024 CLASP Annual Report
Summary
In 2024, CLASP celebrated our 25th anniversary
Appliance energy efficiency is a proven, affordable, and scalable way to reduce climate emissions and improve the lives of millions.
Efficient appliances and equipment are essential infrastructure that turn energy into opportunities for people to thrive. In 2024, CLASP stayed steadfast in our mission to help communities around the world harness the power of efficient appliances to slash emissions, drive sustainable development, and support climate adaptation and resilience. We support leaders to realize the cross-cutting climate, health, and economic benefits of efficient appliances for people and planet.
2024 was a busy year as CLASP celebrated 25 years of impact with our global network of partners. In the same year CLASP expanded into new geographies, grew our global team, and fueled progress with sector-leading evidence.
With five regional offices spanning the globe, CLASP collaborates with governments, industry, civil society, and other key stakeholders to emphasize how appliance efficiency can improve the lives of billions of people and reduce the impact of climate change.
Accelerating Ambitious Climate Action
CLASP helps governments make appliances climate-friendly and people-positive through ambitious policy. In 2024, CLASP supported the adoption of 28 policies that will avoid 3.3 gigatons (GT) CO2 by 2050.
Cooling Access to reliable cooling is crucial in a rapidly warming world. In India, CLASP supported government officials in driving ambitious policy for climate-friendly cooling appliances to promote healthier, productive lives. New and revised space cooling and refrigeration policies in India will avoid 80 megatons (Mt) CO2 by 2050.
Lighting The global transition to efficient LED lighting continued to pick up speed, following the historic decision at the Minamata Convention on Mercury in 2023. Ten US states, comprising over 20% of the national lighting market, have taken decisive action in favor of a future lit by efficient, mercury-free LED lightbulbs, cumulatively avoiding 35 Mt of CO2 by 2050.
Cooking Electric cooking solutions are a healthier, safer way to cook instead of burning fossil fuels. CLASP supported the European Commission with evidence-backed recommendations to boost efficiency and aided in the development of a new method for testing and improving the efficiency of hobs.
Motors Motors account for the largest share of climate emissions in the appliances sector, so prioritizing their efficiency is critical. New motor policies in China and South Africa will avoid nearly 2 Gt and 40 Mt CO2 by 2050, respectively. In Pakistan, CLASP supported a new motor policy that will avoid 127 Mt CO2 by 2050 and is working with local partners to enhance the expertise of the local motor industry.
Net Zero Appliance NDC Toolkit
From Albania to Zimbabwe, the Net Zero Appliances NDC Toolkit outlines how policymakers can include appliance efficiency in nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Climate Agreement. CLASP’s innovative, user-friendly toolkit offers customized data to support over 160 countries to reduce their national emissions by including appliance efficiency in their climate action plans.
Scaling Sustainable Energy Access
Climate-vulnerable communities around the world need affordable, efficient appliances to strengthen food security, improve healthcare, and unlock economic opportunities. In 2024, CLASP focused on research, financing, and new partnerships to make transformative appliances accessible for those who need them most.
Research to Bridge the Energy Access Gap
The Leave No One Behind report, authored by CLASP through the Efficiency for Access Coalition, reveals a massive access gap: less than 2% of the need for off-grid solar appliances is being met, leaving more than half a billion people without life-changing appliances. Scaling up solar-powered appliances in a way that people can afford them requires collaboration across governments, the private sector, and development partners. The opportunity is tremendous and now is the time to act.
See the Research
Financing for Productive, Healthy Futures
CLASP’s Productive Use Financing Facility, supported by the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), makes appliances more affordable to consumers and businesses in emerging markets in Africa. In 2024, the facility continued to improve lives, create jobs, and drive economic growth, by expanding access to solar water pumps, mills, and refrigerators.
Explore the Impact
Energy Access Institutions Facility
In 2024, CLASP took on the management of the Energy Access Institutions Facility - a joint donor initiative to support and strengthen the institutions in Africa and Asia that are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 7: Universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030. These institutions are key for scaling energy access by driving collaboration across the sector, attracting inclusive investment, shaping national and international energy policies, building local capacity, and supporting research and innovation.
Read the AnnoucementCLASP’s Global Presence
CLASP showcased the transformative power of energy efficient appliances, lighting and equipment by bringing our innovative solutions, international expertise, and industry collaboration to key global events.
1. International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 9th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency
CLASP experts participated in the IEA’s 9th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Nairobi, Kenya, presenting appliance efficiency as a proven solution for cutting emissions.
CLASP’s Bishal Thapa (center) discusses the role of modern, energy-efficient cooking appliances in advancing clean energy transitions.
Photo by IEA.
2. Thirty-Sixth Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MOP36)
CLASP and partners organized an official side event at MOP36 in Bangkok, Thailand, gathering experts from the energy, development, and cooling sectors.
CLASP’s Steven Zeng speaks about efficient cooling technologies at MOP36.
Photo by IISD.
3. 15th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM15)
At CEM15 in Brazil, CLASP co-hosted a side event exploring strategies to boost investments as countries push to double energy efficiency and achieve net zero emissions.
CLASP’s Ana Maria Carreño (right) highlights how energy efficiency policies drive investment in industrial innovation and boost market demand for more efficient appliances.
Photo by CLASP.
4. Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo 2024 (GOGSFE24)
Experts from CLASP joined GOGSFE24, collaborating with partners to spotlight innovations in off-grid solar technologies in Nairobi, Kenya.
CLASP’s Sam Grant discusses solutions for the off-grid sector to tap into carbon finance opportunities through the Voluntary Carbon Market.
Photo by CLASP.
5. Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo 2024 (GOGSFE24)
At GOGSFE24, in Nairobi, Kenya, CLASP hosted three key events, showcasing how energy-efficient appliances boost rural livelihoods and strengthen climate resilience.
CLASP’s Nyamolo Abagi, representing the Efficiency for Access Coalition, presents data on the transformative impact of solar mills for women and children.
Photo by CLASP.
6. Global LEAP Awards Induction Cooktop Competition
CLASP promotes efficient, clean cooking technologies as an alternative to polluting biomass cookstoves through initiatives like the Global LEAP Induction Cooktops competition.
CLASP’s Michael Maina (right) representing Efficiency for Access coalition speaks with participants of the induction cooktop competition in Nairobi, Kenya.
Photo by CLASP.
7. Climate Week New York City 2024
CLASP brings appliance efficiency solutions to Climate Week in New York, demonstrating how these technologies can drive sustainability, reduce emissions, and improve lives.
CLASP’s Marina Baur, Corinne Schneider, Bishal Thapa, Christine Egan, and Amanda Upshaw with colleagues from the Crux Alliance.
Photo by CLASP.
8. Transforming Energy Access (TEA) Forum
In Kigali, Rwanda, at the TEA Forum, CLASP was selected as the new host and manager of the Energy Access Institutions Facility, which aims to expand off-grid renewable energy access to low-income communities in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Left to right: Adam Öjdahl (Embassy of Sweden in Kenya), Sam Grant (CLASP), Steven Hunt (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office), and Martha Wakoli (CLASP).
Photo by CLASP.
9. Celebrating 25 Years
10. CLASP’s 25th Anniversary Party, Nairobi
CLASP’s team in Africa brought energy and elegance to the 25th anniversary party in Nairobi, Kenya.
Left to right: CLASP’s Michael Maina, Ruth Kimani, Catherine Muiruri, Sumedha Awasthy, Abby Kuria, Anna Wright, and Angellah Wekongo.
Photo by CLASP.
11. CLASP’s 25th Anniversary Party, New Delhi
CLASP’s India team members and CEO Christine Egan donned stunning saris to mark CLASP’s 25th anniversary.
Left to right: CLASP’s Sipra Singh, Neha Dhingra, Moumita Chandra, Christine Egan, Sumedha Awasthy, Devashree Shetye, Karishma Joseph, and Meret Philip.
Photo by CLASP.
12. CLASP’s 25th Anniversary Party, Washington DC
Reflecting on 25 years of dedication, teamwork, and positive change – thank you to our team and partners for making it all possible.
Left to right: CLASP’s Elynora Sapp, Amanda Upshaw, Fred Sherman, Catherine Muiruri, Naté Harris, Wendy Wen, Kristen Wade, and Andrea Testa.
Photo by CLASP.
13. CLASP’s 25th Anniversary Party, Washington DC
CLASP’s anniversary party in Washington, DC gathered staff, friends, local partners, and valued board members to reflect on 25 years of collaborative impact.
Left to right: CLASP’s Mirka della Cava (Board Member), Stephen Wiel (Board Chair), Christine Egan (CEO), John R. Mollet (Board Secretary), and James E. (Jim) McMahon.
Photo by CLASP.
14. CLASP’s 25th Anniversary Party, New Delhi
CLASP turned 25! We celebrated this milestone in New Delhi, India, with our Asia teams and regional partners, reflecting on the partnerships and collaboration that have made CLASP the impact-focused organization it is today.
CLASP colleagues snap a selfie, capturing the spirit of 25 years of collaboration with style and energy.
Photo by CLASP.
CLASP Celebrates 25 Years of Impact
Over the past 25 years, CLASP has become the leading global authority on efficient appliances’ role in fighting climate change and improving people’s lives. Our impact spans 90+ countries and has helped reduce 2030 CO2 levels by over 1.6 Gt. We provide access to life-changing solutions through data, analysis, and collaboration with policymakers, industry leaders, and experts. CLASP remains committed to making appliances more efficient for people and the planet.
Finances
With generous donor support for our mission, CLASP expanded our funding in 2024 – increasing our revenue by 10% as compared to 2023.
2024 Funding By Donor Type
