Videos: CLASP Collaborates with Industry in Pakistan to Tackle Energy Crisis

CLASP produced two short videos to demonstrate how our work with industry in Pakistan has helped to shift production to more efficient appliances.

08 Nov 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

Lighting

Understanding the Mozambique Lighting Market

In Mozambique, CLASP conducted a comprehensive lighting market assessment to help the country transition to more energy-efficient options.

30 Sep 2022

CLASP Launches New Program in China

The China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) is partnering with CLASP in efforts to dramatically reduce CO₂ emissions through appliance energy efficiency.

19 Jul 2022

Lighting

East Africa Adopts New Policies for Quality and Efficient Lighting

By adopting these technology-neutral MEPS, the East African Community are progressing toward more energy-efficient lighting solutions.

18 Jul 2022

BRICS Meets to Discuss Global Efficiency Standards

CLASP joined representatives from the BRICS countries, who account for a large portion of the world's population, GDP, and land area, to discuss energy efficiency program best practices.

15 Jul 2022

Indonesia’s Road to Net Zero

Last year, Indonesia committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2060; CLASP is supporting the government to integrate appliance efficiency considerations into the national plan.

05 Jul 2022

Cooling

Brazil’s Latest AC Policy to Dramatically Cut Costs and Emissions

New Brazil AC policy is expected to mitigate 72 Mt of CO2 and deliver $6.2 billion USD in savings by 2040.

07 Jun 2022

Heating

HEATR Act Introduced in US Senate

The Heating Efficiency and Affordability Tax Relief (HEATR) Act proposes incentives for manufacturers to increase production of heat pumps and phase out production of inefficient, non-condensing air conditioners.

25 May 2022

Lighting

Find CLASP at the International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL)

From 1-3 June, team members from our Washington D.C., Nairobi, Europe and New Delhi offices will present at the International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL) in Toulouse, France.

19 May 2022

Refrigeration

New Visi Cooler Policy could Save Pakistani Shopkeepers Millions

CLASP supported a new refrigerated display case (visi cooler) policy that could save Pakistani shopkeepers millions through reduced energy costs, if adopted as proposed.

05 May 2022

Cooling

Brazil and China Meet to Discuss the Future of Cooling MEPS

Representatives from Chinese and Brazilian governmental bodies met to discuss development of commercial air conditioning MEPS in a global context.

29 Mar 2022

Integrating Appliance Efficiency into Nationally Determined Contributions

CLASP’s new report investigates the lack of appliance efficiency policy included in countries’ NDCs and provides recommendations to governments on how they can best leverage ambitious appliance efficiency policies in revised climate commitments.

29 Mar 2022

Water

CLASP Supports Water Solutions in Increasingly Dry South Africa

Among the driest countries in the world, South Africa must implement urgent solutions to mitigate potential water crises. CLASP is supporting the South African government to implement efficiency policies to protect valuable water resources in the country.

21 Mar 2022

Lighting

EU Bans Toxic Fluorescent Bulbs Domestically but Continues Exporting

The European Commission published a law that will phase-out general purpose fluorescent lighting, citing mercury toxicity, across Europe in 2023. Since 2019, CLASP has contributed research and evidence to support this decision in Europe and is now working to phase-out fluorescents globally under the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

25 Feb 2022

Cooling

Indonesian Cooling Appliance Policies to Avert 10.5 Mt CO₂ by 2030

This past December, Indonesia adopted policies for two common cooling appliances, aided by CLASP research.

17 Feb 2022

Updated Features Advance Mepsy’s Energy Efficiency Analysis Abilities

Almost a year after its initial launch, Mepsy received a major update that includes lighting data and compliance rate considerations, giving users even more precise data.

08 Feb 2022