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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.

Press Releases

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.

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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

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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CLASP Research Explores Feasibility of a LED Transition in China

08 Aug 2022

New research from CLASP and the Chinese National Institute of Standards shows a dwindling fluorescent market in the country, as LEDs gain popularity among domestic and international consumers.

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Soaring Temperatures in India Necessitate Sustainable Cold Storage

01 Aug 2022

CLASP visits cold chain sites across India to understand the ecosystem, rising challenges and potential avenues to increase efficiency.

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Jenny Corry Smith Steps into New Role as CLASP’s Chief of Programs

21 Jul 2022

After leading CLASP’s Efficiency for Access program and delivering life-changing appliances to un-and under-electrified areas, Jenny Corry Smith has stepped into a new leadership role that will help tie together our Climate and Clean Energy Access work.

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Fresh & Chill: How a Solar-Powered Walk-In Cold Room is Cutting Post-Slaughter Losses for Butchers in Kenya

20 Jul 2022

CLASP, through Efficiency for Access, manages the Global LEAP Off-Grid Cold Chain Challenge (OGCCC)- an international competition to identify and promote the most energy-efficient, sustainable and cost-effective technologies designed for use by smallholder farmers and producers to meet cold storage requirements.

CLASP Launches New Program in China

19 Jul 2022

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

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East Africa Adopts New Policies for Quality and Efficient Lighting

18 Jul 2022

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