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China’s New Efficiency Policy Will Help Keep Pace with Climate Goals

07 Feb 2023

The new MEPS policy will strengthen the power of efficiency standards, with huge implications for climate goals.

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CLASP Tools: A Year in Review

01 Feb 2023

CLASP's tools grew tremendously this past year, with new additions to existing data powerhouses Mepsy and the CPRC as well as two brand new tools to test computer energy usage and encourage compliance.

Tools

CLASP’s Policy Resource Center Map Shows Appliance Policy Coverage Globally

01 Feb 2023

CLASP has launched a new interactive map that allows users to run quick queries of CLASP Policy Resource Center (CPRC) policies and generate visuals summarizing the scope of regulations within a certain region.

Tools

How is Energy Efficiency Labeling Working in the Philippines?

31 Jan 2023

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.

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Charm Impact & CLASP Supporting Local Early-Stage African Renewable Energy Entrepreneurs Through a New Financing Facility

30 Jan 2023

Increased funding to innovative locally-owned energy access companies can create competition in the marketplace, expand reach to underserved geographies and, cater to last-mile customers, boosting progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 7 targets.

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CEO Christine Egan: Witnessing Efficiency in Action in India

25 Jan 2023

CLASP CEO Christine Egan reflects post-trip on CLASP's work and the state of energy efficiency in India.

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How Can We Cool India Faster?

24 Jan 2023

CLASP hosted a conference on accelerating the implementation of India's Cooling Action Plan (ICAP), concluding that collaboration and coordination are integral to achieving ICAP’s targets.

Events

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

11 Jan 2023

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

Tools

Gas cookers regularly breach air pollution limits

08 Jan 2023

A new report from CLASP and EPHA suggests that cooking on gas in a typical kitchen without mechanical ventilation causes indoor NO2 pollution that exceeds World Health Organisation air quality guidelines and outdoor EU air pollution standards multiple times each week throughout the year.

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Solar-Powered Milling & Irrigation Bring New Life to An Old Family Home

20 Dec 2022

The CLASP team spoke to Magdalene Mbinya, a Kenyan smallholder farmer, to learn how she's using solar technologies for her farming. We were particularly interested in learning about her Agsol solar MicroMill ownership experience.

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India Dialogue Series: Climate Group x CLASP

14 Dec 2022

Working towards climate change mitigation involves speed and scale, which can be achieved largely through collaborative efforts between stakeholders. Neha Dhingra, Senior Manager - CLASP spoke with Divya Sharma, Executive Director - Climate Group on India's climate goals, COP27, equity and more.

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

09 Dec 2022

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.

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Serving the Community and Earning Extra Income through Efficient Solar Milling

06 Dec 2022

The CLASP team spoke to Wilfred Muriithi, an Agsol solar mill owner in Kenya, to learn more about his ownership journey and user experience.

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CLASP Joins Civil Society Organisations to Call EU Commission “Phase out domestic gas cooking appliances to protect health”

22 Nov 2022

In a joint letter sent today, the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) and 14 other signatories call upon European Commission to phase out domestic gas cooking appliances, as they endanger Europeans’ health.

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Echoes from India on COP27

21 Nov 2022

As COP27 winds down in Sharm-El-Sheikh, the CLASP India team spoke with a journalist, energy experts, and a business leader to gain a deeper view on what they think, see and take away from India’s role in climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience.

Events

Insights into Our Global Campaign to Transition to LED Lighting

14 Nov 2022

CLASP’s Clean Lighting Coalition (CLiC) launched in early 2021 to mobilize broad global support to accelerate the transition to LEDs through the Minamata Convention fourth Conference of Parties (COP4). After gaining valuable insights during the first phase of the campaign, we have compiled a case study of lessons learned and reflections as we pivot to Phase 2 in the lead up to COP5.

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

08 Nov 2022

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

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New US Consumer Insights Reveal Overwhelming Support for Appliance Efficiency

24 Oct 2022

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

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China’s New Efficiency Policy Will Help Keep Pace with Climate Goals

CLASP Tools: A Year in Review

CLASP’s Policy Resource Center Map Shows Appliance Policy Coverage Globally

How is Energy Efficiency Labeling Working in the Philippines?

Charm Impact & CLASP Supporting Local Early-Stage African Renewable Energy Entrepreneurs Through a New Financing Facility

CEO Christine Egan: Witnessing Efficiency in Action in India

How Can We Cool India Faster?

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

Gas cookers regularly breach air pollution limits

Solar-Powered Milling & Irrigation Bring New Life to An Old Family Home

India Dialogue Series: Climate Group x CLASP

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

Serving the Community and Earning Extra Income through Efficient Solar Milling

CLASP Joins Civil Society Organisations to Call EU Commission “Phase out domestic gas cooking appliances to protect health”

Echoes from India on COP27

Insights into Our Global Campaign to Transition to LED Lighting

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

New US Consumer Insights Reveal Overwhelming Support for Appliance Efficiency