Electronics

The EU Paves the Way for Greener Mobile Devices

CLASP supports the European Commission's new rules to lower the environmental impact of smartphones and tablets.

04 Sep 2023

Collaborating towards Net Zero in Indonesia

CLASP and the Indonesian government collaborate to bolster energy conservation efforts in the country by expanding Minimum Energy Performance Standards to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2060.

28 Aug 2023

Punjab’s Sustainable Energy Future: The Energy Endorsement Label

CLASP is working with the Punjab Energy Efficiency and Conservation Agency in Pakistan to promote efficient appliances that are cheaper to run through a new endorsement label.

15 Aug 2023

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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

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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 energy-efficient ceiling fans in India.

11 Jul 2023

Electronics

CLASP Showcases Universal Labeling Module at the European Sustainable Energy Week

Marie Baton, Consultant Senior Adviser for CLASP Europe, presented a universal labeling module, designed to make it easier for online retailers to comply with energy label regulations.

28 Jun 2023

Video: CLASP Launches Awareness Video on India’s Standards & Labeling Program for World Environment Day

CLASP, in collaboration with BEE, launched a video educate Indian consumers about the S&L program for residential appliances.

05 Jun 2023

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PRESS RELEASE: On World Environment Day, Indian Govt holds Conference on Consumer-Centric Approaches for E-Cooking Transition

Observing World Environment Day, India's Bureau of Energy Efficiency and CLASP hosted a conference on consumer-centric approaches for a transition to e-cooking.

05 Jun 2023

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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

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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

Making Energy Labels Work for You: Insights from Southeast Asia

CLASP Manager Lina Kelpsaite offers observations into why design and communication strategies are integral to labeling program success.

10 Mar 2023

India’s Push for Energy Efficiency Continues with Launch of Four Appliance Policies

On 1 March 2023, India launched four new energy efficiency policies for residential appliances which will help reduce CO₂ emissions by an estimated 9 million metric tons by 2030. These policies align with India's commitment to the G20 presidency agenda, which advocates for more extensive climate action globally.

01 Mar 2023

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CLASP Supports First Lighting Efficiency Policies in Nigeria

CLASP is supporting the Nigerian government in accelerating the transition to energy-efficient, clean lighting

22 Feb 2023

CLASP’s New CPRC Map Depicts Appliance Policy Coverage Globally

CLASP has launched a new interactive map that allows users to run quick queries of CPRC policies and generate new visuals that summarize the scope of regulations within a certain region. 

01 Feb 2023

How is Energy Efficiency Labeling Working in the Philippines?

CLASP and Philippines partner Innogy Solutions, Inc. conducted a consumer, retailer, and industry survey of the efficacy of the Philippine Energy Labeling Program after a 2021 redesign.

31 Jan 2023

A Tale of Scale and Stature: How India’s Labeling Program is Helping Combat Climate Change

Energy efficiency policies were highlighted yet again at COP27 as an opportunity for countries to reach net zero targets. As Indian energy consumption patterns change, CLASP is providing the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) with technical assistance to help achieve its goal on appliance efficiency policies.

09 Dec 2022

New US Consumer Insights Reveal Overwhelming Support for Appliance Efficiency

Recent report from CLASP and Consumer Federation of America illustrates a significant opportunity for energy and cost savings through more stringent appliance standards.

24 Oct 2022

Electronics

Seeking Industry Input on Efficient TV Policies in South Africa

To mitigate further strain on the national grid during the ongoing energy crises, CLASP and SANEDI seek industry input into new policies to improve TV efficiency.

19 Oct 2022