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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.

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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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Seeking Industry Input on Efficient TV Policies in South Africa

19 Oct 2022

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.

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Increasing Access to Air Conditioners in a Heating India

19 Oct 2022

Less than 10% of Indian households have access to ACs, leaving over one billion people susceptible to increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves. CLASP is supporting the Indian government to enhance access to energy efficient ACs.

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GreenMax Capital Group and CLASP Launch Green4Access First Loss Facility to Drive Uptake of Renewable Energy Solutions in East and West Africa

19 Oct 2022

Green4Access (G4A) is a new blended finance risk mitigation tool for energy access lending in East and West Africa supported by the IKEA Foundation. The increased financing triggered by G4A’s risk mitigation instruments will enable low-income households to invest in solar home systems and appliances, deliver mini-grid installations and improve service delivery at community health facilities.

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CLASP & Nithio Launch Financing Facility for Productive Use Appliances

19 Oct 2022

Access to productive use appliances can deliver significant economic, health, education, and quality of life benefits for an estimated 60 million households worldwide and put under-electrified parts of the world on a low carbon pathway to electrification.

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Facilitating Industry Inclusive AC Policymaking in Indonesia

18 Oct 2022

As the Indonesian climate reaches unprecedented heat levels, CLASP is supporting plans for a transition to sustainable cooling.

Events

Water Efficiency in a Drying South Africa

11 Oct 2022

CLASP is supporting water efficiency policies in South Africa to help mitigate the risk of water shortages in the face of a dwindling supply.

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Understanding the Mozambique Lighting Market

30 Sep 2022

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

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Helping Chinese Consumers Identify Energy-Efficient Appliances

21 Sep 2022

CLASP and CNIS worked with the Alibaba Group to help eco-minded customers find the most efficient appliances online.

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California Passes Landmark Clean Lighting Bill

20 Sep 2022

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2208 into law, a landmark bill that sets phase-out dates for CFLs and LFLs.

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The Solar Lighting and Appliances Sector may be Leaving Marginalised Groups Behind, New Efficiency for Access Study Reveals

12 Sep 2022

This seminal report is a first step towards establishing a baseline to understand how well the solar sector is performing across different facets of inclusivity.

Press Releases

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Research Shows Huge Heat Pump Potential in China

30 Aug 2022

CLASP and partners found great potential for heat pumps to scale across the country, supporting China's goal of net zero emissions by 2060.

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Supporting Circular Economy for Renewable Energy Projects

24 Aug 2022

CLASP supports USAID in the development of country-specific circular economy plans to ensure the demand for renewable energy sources does not negatively impact the environment.

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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

Seeking Industry Input on Efficient TV Policies in South Africa

Increasing Access to Air Conditioners in a Heating India

GreenMax Capital Group and CLASP Launch Green4Access First Loss Facility to Drive Uptake of Renewable Energy Solutions in East and West Africa

CLASP & Nithio Launch Financing Facility for Productive Use Appliances

Facilitating Industry Inclusive AC Policymaking in Indonesia

Water Efficiency in a Drying South Africa

Understanding the Mozambique Lighting Market

Helping Chinese Consumers Identify Energy-Efficient Appliances

California Passes Landmark Clean Lighting Bill

The Solar Lighting and Appliances Sector may be Leaving Marginalised Groups Behind, New Efficiency for Access Study Reveals

Research Shows Huge Heat Pump Potential in China

Supporting Circular Economy for Renewable Energy Projects