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New Report Identifies Sources of Environmental Dumping of Air Conditioners in Ten African Countries

24 Jun 2020

A new report on environmental dumping, released in advance of World Refrigeration Day, finds that 35% of the room air conditioners (RACs) sold in many of Africa’s largest countries are low efficiency units with energy efficiency ratings of less than 3.0 W/W, a commonly adopted standard around the world.

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New Data Jumpstarts Efficiency Policy Development in Indonesia

08 Jun 2020

New CLASP research on consumer energy use and residential appliance markets in Indonesia reveals an opportunity to significantly cut carbon emissions through product efficiency policy.

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Designing a Consumer-Centric Energy Label Awareness Campaign in Kenya 

08 Jun 2020

CLASP is collaborating with Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority to conduct a consumer awareness campaign on the country's refrigerator label, aimed at empowering consumers to make informed purchasing decisions and driving them towards high-efficiency products.

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Accelerating the Uptake of Electric Pressure Cookers on Mini-Grids in Tanzania

08 Jun 2020

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Efficiency for Access Shares Market Insights on India’s Off-Grid and Weak-Grid Solar Appliance Market

08 Jun 2020

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Off-Grid Fans Deliver a Range of Socio-Economic and Health Benefits for Households and Businesses in Bangladesh

05 Jun 2020

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ClimateWiseCooling: Advancing Sustainable Cooling in a Warming World

31 May 2020

CLASP Senior Manager Ana Maria Carreño introduces the #ClimateWiseCooling campaign.

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Efficiency for Access Shares New Data & Guidance for Improving Solar Water Pump Durability

14 May 2020

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Efficiency for Access and ENERGIA Publish the First Policy Brief Centering Off-Grid Appliances in Energy Access and Gender Equality Efforts

12 May 2020

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Ecolabeling for Air Conditioners Would Support India’s Cooling Policy Goals, Study Finds

11 May 2020

A recent CLASP study found that expanding India’s ecolabeling program to address the cradle-to-grave environmental impacts of air conditioners could spur market transformation in the carbon-intensive cooling sector.

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Mapping the Lighting Market in Tanzania and Zanzibar

07 May 2020

In partnership with the World Bank, CLASP is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the lighting market, its stakeholders and supply chains in mainland Tanzania and its semi-autonomous island, Zanzibar. The study will support the development of lighting policy in the country and island in an effort to promote the adoption of safe and energy-efficient lighting.

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CLASP Leads Kenya Government Agencies on Study Tour of India Cooling Efficiency Programs

07 May 2020

In an effort to promote international best practices and collaborative policy development, CLASP led officials from Kenyan government institutions on a 5-day study tour to New Delhi, India.

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Advancing Appliance Efficiency in South Africa

07 May 2020

In April, CLASP and the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) formalized a partnership to promote energy efficient household appliances and commercial equipment through a broad scope of activities.

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Heating Electrification: The Next Opportunity for Coordinated Climate Action

14 Apr 2020

This article is the first in a series where CLASP takes up emerging topics in climate and energy access; written by Stephen Pantano, CLASP Chief Research Officer.

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What Does It Take To Break a Solar Water Pump?

06 Apr 2020

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India Launches Efficiency Standards for Deep Freezers, Light Commercial ACs

17 Mar 2020

The Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has adopted voluntary energy efficiency labeling policies for deep freezers and light commercial air conditioners aimed at reducing the energy use and climate impacts associated with these products while saving money for consumers.

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CLASP Provides Technical Support on Off-Grid Solar Quality Assurance Across Sub-Saharan Africa Under VeraSol

17 Mar 2020

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CLASP Safety Response to the New Coronavirus, COVID-19

17 Mar 2020

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