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2025 CLASP Annual Report

Changing the way we use energy.

How National Appliance and Equipment Energy Conservation Standards Can Improve Public Health in the US

National appliance and equipment energy conservation standards significantly benefit public health and advance Justice40 goals, a federal initiative ensuring benefits reach disadvantaged communities.

Improving Public Health & Advancing Equity Goals with Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards

Key findings from a recent report estimating the distribution of public health benefits from appliance energy efficiency standards in disadvantaged communities in the United States.

Net Zero Heroes: Scaling Efficient Appliances for Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience

In this report, CLASP describes the critical role appliances must play in reaching net zero emissions and enabling a just energy transition.

Getting Appliances Back on Track: Assessing Progress Towards Global Energy Efficiency Commitments

This report tracks the progress of 15 countries who signed onto the Appliance Efficiency Call to Action in 2021 at COP26 in Glasgow, which pledged to double the energy efficiency of four product categories by 2030.

World’s Best MEPS: Identifying Top Energy Efficiency Standards for Priority Appliances

This report compares the stringency of minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) requirements for the six highest-emitting appliance categories across ten of the world’s highest carbon emitting economies.

Webinar Materials | How Mepsy Can Transform Your Energy Efficiency Policy Development

Presentation materials from a webinar demonstration of energy efficiency policy tool Mepsy and its features on 16 March 2022.

Pennies per Pound: The Return on Investment from Appliance Efficiency Technical Assistance

This report calculates the return on investment of 12 standards and labeling policies and technical assistance efforts spanning four geographic regions.

Accelerating the Adoption of Energy Efficient Electric Motor Systems

Linking Energy Management Systems & Motor Efficiency Incentive Policies

Evaluation of International Comparable Compliance Certification and Enforcement Requirements for Motors

Energy Efficient Motors: Advantages throughout the supply chain

Evaluation of International Comparable Compliance, Certification, and Enforcement Requirements for Electric Motors

Policy Guidelines for Electric Motor Systems: Toolkit for Policy Makers

APEC-CAST Motor Repairs: Potential for Energy Efficiency Improvement

APEC-CAST Motor Repairs: Potential for Energy Efficiency Improvement

ASAP and ACEEE Report Indicates U.S. Efficiency Standards for Appliances Will Save Consumers $1.1 Trillion by 2035

Advancing Standards and Labelling Globally by Leveraging Analysis of Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment