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Getting on track to meet appliance efficiency goals may seem daunting, but governments already have the solutions on hand.
09 Oct 2023
Motors
This November 2023, CLASP will celebrate the people and appliance heroes that are vital for mitigating the climate crisis and promoting equitable resilience; they are the #NetZeroHeroes.
20 Sep 2023
Cooking
September 7th is the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, the perfect occasion to improve the air quality in your kitchen.
07 Sep 2023
Between September 4 -6, CLASP attended the Africa Climate Summit, convened by the African Union (AU) and hosted by the Government of Kenya.
30 Aug 2023
Electronics
See how CLASP's innovative financing provides subsidies and capacity-building grants to 18 companies in Africa, increasing the affordability and access to life changing technology.
25 Jul 2023
For this year’s International Women in Engineering Day, CLASP is highlighting members of our team who represent some of the brightest, most innovative minds in the fight for people and the planet.
22 Jun 2023
Cooling
To promote sustainable cooling solutions amidst rising temperatures, Kenya has introduced a comprehensive five-year National Cooling Action Plan.
19 Jun 2023
Distribution Transformers
In an effort to reduce energy wastage and maximize efficiency, the Government of Botswana has recently adopted minimum energy performance standards for distribution transformers.
29 May 2023
In CLASP’s new 2022 Annual Report, we highlight how CLASP is making significant strides in appliance efficiency for people & planet.
16 May 2023
Lighting
The Africa delegation – representing 39 countries - to the Minamata Convention on Mercury introduced an amendment to phase out all remaining fluorescent lamps.
09 May 2023
Renewable Energy Systems
CLASP & Nithio's Productive Use Financing Facility launches its first public auction window for procurement subsidies available to PUA companies and distributors in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Uganda.
12 Apr 2023
On International Women’s Day, CLASP India’s Neha Dhingra, Moumita Chandra and Sumedha Awasthy reflect on the role of women in the energy sector, arguing for greater representation to ensure equitable access to energy services.
08 Mar 2023
The 2022 Global LEAP Awards Off-Grid Cold Chain Challenge (OGCCC) competition identified 12 best-in-class, affordable, energy-efficient off-grid cold chains appropriate for use in un- and underserved markets. SelfChill emerged as the top winner and New Leaf Dynamic was a runner-up, receiving US$ 75,000 and US$ 25,000, respectively.
01 Mar 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.
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.
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.
30 Jan 2023
A new analysis from CLASP showcases national policy leaders and offers recommendations for countries on the cusp of meeting global benchmarks.
11 Jan 2023
Agricultural Equipment
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.
20 Dec 2022
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