Analysis Finds ROI of Appliance Efficiency Well Below Social Cost of Carbon

New analysis from CLASP finds appliance standards and labeling policies deliver major climate benefits well below the social cost of carbon.

17 Sep 2021

Launching the CLASP Policy Resource Center

CLASP is pleased to launch the CLASP Policy Resource Center (CPRC), a global hub for information on energy efficiency, water efficiency, and quality policies for appliances and equipment.

29 Jun 2021

Beyond Energy Savings: How India’s Efficiency Policies Shape Markets and Help Households

CLASP Senior Associate Kishor Kumar reflects on the success of the India Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) flagship appliance energy efficiency program, and its role in driving change for households and businesses that rely on energy-using appliances and equipment to meet their needs.

09 Jun 2021

Cooling

Piloting Policy Compliance Best Practices in Vietnam

Rapid growth and industrialization have seen electricity consumption triple over the past decade in Vietnam, with cooling demand contributing a major portion of that growth. CLASP and our local partners kicked off a series of pilot activities that will support effective policy compliance for air conditioners and help protect markets from inefficient and low-quality products.

27 Apr 2021

The Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has adopted voluntary energy efficiency policies for air compressors and ultra-high-definition (UHD) televisions aimed at reducing the energy use and climate impacts associated with these products while saving money for consumers.

15 Jan 2021

Policymakers in Brazil have increased the minimum efficiency required for air conditioners marketed as top-performing appliances with the PROCEL seal.

30 Nov 2020

Cooling

Campaign to Raise Awareness for Kenya Energy Label

In collaboration with the Kenya Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), CLASP launched the #KenyaEnergyLabel Campaign aimed at educating consumers on the utility and benefits of the new energy label.

08 Oct 2020

Cooling

Summer Cooling Rewind

Over the summer months, CLASP engaged with a variety of practitioners across articles and reports, virtual events, and a digital campaign. Revisit some of the highlights.

28 Sep 2020

Policymakers from Brazil, China, and India, as well as the UN’s United for Efficiency program spoke at a recent CLASP webinar to share insights from their experiences implementing AC efficiency policy.

28 Aug 2020

Cooling

Brazil Introduces Revised Labeling Scale for Air Conditioners

Brazilian policymakers have adopted a new efficiency labeling scale for air conditioners (ACs) that will better distinguish the highest-performing products in the market.

10 Aug 2020

CLASP is collaborating with Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority to conduct a consumer awareness campaign on the country's refrigerator label, aimed at empowering consumers to make informed purchasing decisions and driving them towards high-efficiency products.

08 Jun 2020

A recent CLASP study found that expanding India’s ecolabeling program to address the cradle-to-grave environmental impacts of air conditioners could spur market transformation in the carbon-intensive cooling sector.

11 May 2020

Lighting

Advancing Appliance Efficiency in South Africa

In April, CLASP and the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) formalized a partnership to promote energy efficient household appliances and commercial equipment through a broad scope of activities.

07 May 2020

Cooling

India Launches Efficiency Standards for Deep Freezers, Light Commercial ACs

The Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has adopted voluntary energy efficiency labeling policies for deep freezers and light commercial air conditioners aimed at reducing the energy use and climate impacts associated with these products while saving money for consumers.

17 Mar 2020

Cooling

Five New Papers Examine Appliance Ownership, Usage, and Policy in India

06 Feb 2020

Cooling

Filipino Policymakers Weigh Global Experiences on Fan Energy Use

10 Dec 2019

Electronics

New TV Test Method Underpins World-Leading European Energy Policy

07 Nov 2019

Cooling

CLASP Launches Expanded Partnership with PROCEL in Brazil

06 Nov 2019