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Agricultural Equipment

Millions of People Lack Electricity. Solar Appliances Can Help

Solar-powered appliances can bring vital services to communities that aren't connected to the grid, says CLASP's Martha Wakoli.

Motors

Innovation Ignites Pakistan’s Electric Motor Future

CLASP is working with local partners in Pakistan to energize the motor industry with higher efficiency and innovation.

Cooking

The Push for Efficient, Healthy Cooktops

CLASP and our partners provide the European Commission with evidence-based recommendations to boost efficiency, cut harmful pollutants, and improve cooking appliance policies. 

Where was Energy Efficiency at COP29?

Energy efficiency was noticeably absent from the UN Climate Conference (COP29) negotiations. This solution must stay on the agenda.

UK Aid to Support Research in the Global Push to Transition to Electric Cooking Solutions

The Modern Energy Cooking Solutions program will receive 44m GBP in additional funding to support innovations in electric cooking equipment, and help millions across in Africa, Asia, South America and Oceania transition to modern, clean energy appliances.

Find CLASP at COP29

At the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, CLASP will showcase appliance efficiency solutions.

Cooling

Cool for Business: Solar Refrigerators Powering Off-grid Communities

Solar powered refrigerators are boosting business and reducing food waste in Nigeria, good for people, planet, and profit.

Efficiency Can Propel Brazil’s Appliance Industry

Improvements in Brazil’s appliance efficiency standards have the potential to propel the country’s appliance manufacturers into the global market.

Emmanuel Aziebor is CLASP’s new Senior Director for Africa

After more than a decade leading global renewable energy programs, Emmanuel Aziebor is stepping into a new role as Senior Director of our Africa portfolio.

Lighting

Driving Energy-Efficient Lighting in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, CLASP is working with the government to introduce mandatory lighting efficiency policies, expected to save $1.8 billion USD and cut CO2 emissions by 22.8 million tons by 2040.

Agricultural Equipment

Find CLASP at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo

Join our CLASP experts as we bring our appliance efficiency solutions to the 2024 Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo.

Women milling grain using a solar mill

Agricultural Equipment

Improving Communities and Women’s Lives with Solar Mills in Nigeria

In Nigeria, see how portable, solar-powered grain mills are transforming lives and improving food security.

Find CLASP at Climate Week NYC 2024

From 22 to 29 September CLASP will bring our appliance efficiency solutions to Climate Week NYC in New York.

Agricultural Equipment

Brighter Futures for Rural Youth with Solar

Report shows that solar-powered farm equipment can boost rural employment in emerging economies.

New Toolkit Helps Governments Prioritize Appliance Efficiency in Revised Climate Commitments

CLASP’s innovative, user-friendly policy toolkit offers customized support to help over 160 countries reduce emissions by including appliance efficiency in their climate action plans.

Renewable Energy Systems

Enhancing China’s Energy Goals with New Efficiency Measures

CLASP and the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) have collaborated to improve the efficiency of appliances in China to cut 660 megatons (Mt) of CO2 emissions by 2040.

Lighting

Ten US States Commit to LEDs

Ten US states have taken decisive action to move lighting markets to efficient, mercury-free LED lightbulbs, cutting climate emissions.
People around a solar fridge

Seven Impact-Driven Organizations to Receive Funding to Alleviate Energy Poverty for Millions

The Energy Access Institutions Facility announces seven organizations to receive support to accelerate access to life-changing, off-grid energy for millions of people.

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