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Mepsy Methodology: Model and Approach for Climate Impact Analysis

Take a look behind the scenes and learn more about the calculations, data sources, and assumptions underlying Mepsy, our climate impact calculator.

11 Feb 2025

Bridging the Cooling Gap: Energy Efficiency as a Driver for Appliance Access

Improving cooling appliance efficiency can lower costs, expand access, and enhance climate resilience. By modeling the impacts of efficiency improvements, this paper offers critical insights into policies needed to accelerate adoption and achieve net zero goals.

27 Jan 2025

Solar Appliance Repairability Index Series

This solar appliance repairability index series from Efficiency for Access consists of a position paper that outlines findings of current repair practices and key criteria for assessing repairability, as well as repair indices for solar water pumps, fans, and refrigerators.

08 Oct 2024

Moving Towards Healthier, Efficient Electric Cooking: Consumer Perspectives from Eight European Countries

CLASP’s survey report examines European consumer views, behaviours, and usage of cooking appliances, as well as their opinions on potential policies that could make the transition to electric cooking a reality.

03 Oct 2024

Leave No One Behind: Bridging the Energy Access Gap with Innovative Off-Grid Solar Solutions

This Efficiency for Access research spotlights the gap in access to life-changing, off-grid solar appliances for millions worldwide. The report highlights the opportunity and steps that governments, entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders have to accelerate sector growth, and the potential business opportunities that can come from this.

24 Sep 2024

Green Jobs for Rural Youth: Unlocking Renewable Energy’s Potential in Agriculture

This Efficiency for Access research highlights the transformative impact of solar-powered farm equipment by providing the first comprehensive analysis of employment trends in India, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, along with actionable recommendations for governments and industry stakeholders.

03 Sep 2024

Market Assessment Report for Packaged Boilers in India

This report delves into CLASP's market assessment and technical support to India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency in developing energy efficiency policies for packaged boilers in India.

24 Jul 2024

Market Assessment Report for Commercial Beverage Coolers in India

This report explores CLASP's market assessment and technical analyses conducted in India to support the development of energy efficiency standards for commercial beverage coolers, also known as visi coolers, under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, India.

26 Jun 2024

Market Assessment Report for Solar Inverters in India

This report examines the market for grid-connected solar inverters in India. CLASP provided technical assistance to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to launch an energy efficiency policy for grid-connected solar inverters.

19 Jun 2024

Total Cost of Ownership of Domestic Gas and Electric Hobs in Europe

This paper explores the cost of ownership of gas and electric hobs, shedding light on the economic implications of cooking with these appliances.

08 Apr 2024

2023 CLASP Annual Report

A Year of Impact, Innovation, and Growth

27 Mar 2024

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.

11 Mar 2024

Consumer study on the effects of the presence & location of the energy label in online shopping environments in Europe

New CLASP study examines the impact of online energy labeling on consumer choices for household appliances in Europe.

14 Feb 2024

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.

29 Nov 2023

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.

16 Nov 2023

Appliance Efficiency in NDCs: Tracking Changes in Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Climate Agreement

Appliance efficiency is an important mitigation solution, but it’s often left out of nationally determined contributions (NDCs), CLASP has found. In the leadup to COP28, this report emphasizes the opportunity for governments to bolster their climate commitments by integrating ambitious appliance efficiency targets into the next round of NDCs.

09 Nov 2023

Clearing the Air: Gas Cooking and Pollution in European Homes

New study confirms gas cooking appliances release harmful pollutants into homes across Europe, exceeding benchmarks set by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines and EU and UK limits for outdoor air pollution.

08 Nov 2023

Consumer Perspectives of Gas and Electric Cooking: Evidence from Four National Surveys in Europe

This CLASP report examines European consumers’ preference and usage of gas and electric cooking appliances. It ascertains awareness of the health risks associated with gas cooking appliances, readiness to transition to electric alternatives, and opinions on potential government interventions.

17 Oct 2023