CLASP News: What We're Working on Now

India Unveils 18 New Appliance Efficiency Policies

New appliance efficiency policies in India pave the way for massive energy savings and emissions reductions.

13 May 2025

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CLASP Calls for Cleaner Heat Pumps in the European Union

CLASP joins eight other organizations calling for the transition to more environmentally-friendly heat pumps.

23 Apr 2025

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Leveraging Low-Global Warming Potential Heat Pumps to Power Climate Action

CLASP is conducting research for the deployment of natural refrigerant heat pumps in Europe.

12 Mar 2025

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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.

14 Jan 2025

Renewable Energy Systems

New Chinese Efficiency Measures for Industrial & Household Appliances

New appliance and equipment efficiency measures will cut 660 megatons (Mt) of CO2 emissions by 2040.

09 Sep 2024

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China’s Path to High-Efficiency Cooling

Similar to our work in other countries, CLASP provides technical support and expertise to China’s policy upgrades for cooling appliances.

19 Apr 2024

CLASP Study Shows Appliance Efficiency Standards in the US Prevented Up to 4,400 Pollutant-Related Deaths Annually, Valued at $41 Billion

In the United States, national appliance efficiency standards reduce pollution-related deaths and advance equity goals.

11 Mar 2024

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Fighting Extreme Temperatures with the Inflation Reduction Act

Research from CLASP and the Regulatory Assistance Project shows how additional United States (US) policies can accelerate the adoption of energy efficient heat pumps.

12 Feb 2024

Net Zero Heroes Event: The Essential Appliances for Climate Action

Watch the CLASP webinar on the landmark publication, Net Zero Heroes, and see how affordable, efficient appliances can boost climate action.

29 Nov 2023

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Addressing Climate Comfort in China

In China, CLASP is collaborating with experts to improve energy efficiency standards of air conditioners.

17 Nov 2023

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Gas Cooking Appliances Cause Regular Pollution Breaches in Homes across Europe

Pollution twice as strong as homes using electric cooking appliances, largest-ever study shows.

08 Nov 2023

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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

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Boosting Industrial Competitiveness in Pakistan

CLASP launches an industrial accelerator program in Pakistan to spur innovation and improve appliance efficiency.

13 Sep 2023

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Redefining Heating Efficiency: CLASP Presents a Unified Approach to Heat Pump Adoption in China

At a heat pump conference, CLASP highlighted the opportunity to use technology-neutral policies to accelerate uptake of more efficient heat pumps.

28 Aug 2023

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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

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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

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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

World’s Best MEPS: Tracking Global Leaders in Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards

A new analysis from CLASP showcases national policy leaders and offers recommendations for countries on the cusp of meeting global benchmarks.

11 Jan 2023