Cooling

CLASP Supports Pakistan Government’s Efforts with Cooling Needs Assessment

CLASP and local partner SAMA^Verte have collaborated with the Government of Pakistan to conduct a comprehensive Cooling Needs Assessment (CNA) aimed at informing a National Cooling Action Plan.

07 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

Cooling

Cooling India: Energy-Efficient Fans for a Greener Tomorrow

41 million ceiling fans are sold annually in India but only 3% are energy-efficient models. To address this, the Indian government is forging multiple collaborations to reduce energy consumption, greenhouse emissions, and energy costs while fostering sustainability.

21 Nov 2023

Cooling

Paving Pakistan’s Pathway to Efficient Cooling

As Pakistan’s growing population tries to cope with rising temperatures, the demand for cooling is soaring. CLASP is supporting the country’s first Cooling Action Plan to give communities access to efficient cooling appliances while controlling emissions and reducing the strain on power grids.

12 Oct 2023

Cooling

Report Exposes Widespread Dumping of Inefficient, Climate-Damaging ACs with Obsolete Refrigerants

CLASP’s new report examines the ongoing, widespread sale of less efficient air conditioners with obsolete refrigerants across Southeast Asia. The research includes actionable solutions which could reduce a billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions over 25 years, and slash consumers energy bills.

20 Sep 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

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

Cooling

CLASP: Advancing Energy-Efficient Cold Chains in India

CLASP attended the four-day 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM14) meeting in Goa, India to discuss and collaborate on advancing clean energy solutions.

14 Aug 2023

Heating

Bridging the Innovation Gap: Pakistani Manufacturers Tour Chinese Test Facility

To encourage domestic appliance innovation, CLASP led a group of Pakistani manufacturers on a lab tour of a leading appliance test facility in China.

25 Jul 2023

Electronics

Innovative Financing Facility Supports 18 Productive Use Companies in Africa

The Productive Use Appliance 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

Cooling

CLASP Collaborates to Accelerate India’s Net Zero Transition

CLASP and India's Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial to support EESL's 10 million Energy-Efficient Fans program, which will help support India's transition to Net Zero Carbon Emissions.

24 Jul 2023

Cooling

Catalyzing India’s Transition to Energy-Efficient Fans

CLASP co-hosted a workshop with Energy Efficiency Services Limited to discuss strategies to enable the adoption of 10 million energy-efficient ceiling fans in India.

11 Jul 2023

Cooling

CLASP at Clean Energy Ministerial 2023

On 19 July, CLASP will co-host an event with Asian Development Bank on 'Opportunities for Energy Transition within the Agricultural Cold Chain & Logistics Sector' in Goa, India.

10 Jul 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

Cooling

Results from China’s Energy Efficiency Program Encourage Further Progress

Evidence of China’s successful energy efficiency policies encourages CLASP to continue raising ambition through collaboration with industry and government.

15 Jun 2023

Cooling

PRESS RELEASE: Supporting the Deployment of Approximately 10 Million Energy-Efficient Fans Pan-India

On June 2, EESL and CLASP co-hosted a workshop to discuss opportunities, challenges and ways to increase the adoption of energy-efficient fans in India.

02 Jun 2023

CLASP Embraces China’s Newest Push Toward Circular Economy

China’s new circular economy policy complements the strong push for high-efficiency appliances and modernizes e-waste management.

24 May 2023

Cooling

Powering Up Pakistan: CLASP’s Two-Year Plan to Tackle Energy Crises & Climate Change

CLASP's next two-year program in Pakistan will tackle the ongoing energy crisis and help adapt to worsening climate conditions.

17 May 2023