Renewable Energy Systems

CLASP Chosen to Lead Initiative with Potential to Bring Clean Energy to Millions

At the Transforming Energy Access (TEA) Forum in Kigali, Rwanda this week, CLASP was announced as the new host and manager of the Energy Access Institutions Facility.

13 Mar 2024

CLASP Tools 2023: A Year in Review

CLASP’s tool suite experienced another year of growth and innovation with updates and expansions to existing tools like Mepsy and the CPRC, along with the launch of a new tool, World’s Best MEPS.

26 Jan 2024

Appliance Efficiency Takes Centerstage at COP28 in Dubai, UAE

At the UN Climate Conference, COP28, energy efficiency finally earned its moment as a low-cost and highly effective mitigation solution. CLASP was there to showcase data backed solutions showing how efficient appliances are crucial for climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience.

19 Dec 2023

Find CLASP at COP28 in Dubai, UAE

From 30 November – 12 December, CLASP will participate in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

01 Dec 2023

Net Zero Heroes Event: The Essential Appliances for Climate Action

On November 28, CLASP hosted a launch webinar for our landmark publication Net Zero Heroes. Watch the recording to learn more about the affordable, efficient appliances that must be at the heart of all climate action.

29 Nov 2023

CLASP Research Highlights Urgent Need to Supercharge Efficiency of 10 “Net Zero Hero” Appliances to Meet Climate Goals

CLASP launched Net Zero Heroes: Scaling Efficient Appliances for Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience - a new report illustrating the impacts and potentials of the appliance sector in the fight against the climate crisis.

16 Nov 2023

New Report Reveals Shortage of Appliance Efficiency Policies in NDCs

Despite its massive climate mitigation potential, appliance efficiency is often left out of nationally determined contributions to the Paris Agreement, CLASP analysis shows.

09 Nov 2023

Lighting

Global Leaders Agree to Full Phase-Out of Fluorescent Lighting

Delegates to the Minamata Convention on Mercury address triple planetary crisis with fluorescent lamp phase-out.

03 Nov 2023

The Global Appliance Stocktake

Getting on track to meet appliance efficiency goals may seem daunting, but governments already have the solutions on hand.

09 Oct 2023

Motors

CLASP’s #NetZeroHeroes hit back at the climate crisis with actionable solutions

This November 2023, CLASP will celebrate the people and appliance heroes that are vital for mitigating the climate crisis and promoting equitable resilience; they are the #NetZeroHeroes.

20 Sep 2023

Cooking

International Clean Air Day: 6 Tips to Reduce Air Pollution in Your Kitchen

September 7th is the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, the perfect occasion to improve the air quality in your kitchen.

07 Sep 2023

Find CLASP at the Africa Climate Summit 2023

Between September 4 -6, CLASP attended the Africa Climate Summit, convened by the African Union (AU) and hosted by the Government of Kenya.

30 Aug 2023

Electronics

Innovative Financing Facility Supports 18 Productive Use Companies in Africa

The Productive Use Financing Facility provides procurement subsidies and capacity-building grants to 18 small and medium-sized companies selling productive use appliances (PUAs) in East, West and Central Africa.

25 Jul 2023

CLASP Celebrates Women in Engineering Day!

For this year’s International Women in Engineering Day, CLASP is highlighting members of our team who represent some of the brightest, most innovative minds in the fight for people and the planet.

22 Jun 2023

Cooling

Kenya Launches First National Cooling Action Plan

To promote sustainable cooling solutions amidst rising temperatures, Kenya has introduced a comprehensive five-year National Cooling Action Plan.

19 Jun 2023

Distribution Transformers

Minimizing Energy Losses: Botswana Increases Efficiency for Distribution Transformers

In an effort to reduce energy wastage and maximize efficiency, the Government of Botswana has recently adopted minimum energy performance standards for distribution transformers.

29 May 2023

CLASP 2022 Annual Report

In CLASP’s new 2022 Annual Report, we highlight how CLASP is making significant strides in appliance efficiency for people & planet.

16 May 2023

Lighting

Africa Region Galvanizes Efforts to End Mercury Lighting

The Africa delegation – representing 39 countries - to the Minamata Convention on Mercury introduced an amendment to phase out all remaining fluorescent lamps.

09 May 2023