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Bishal Thapa Takes on Global Leadership Role at CLASP

17 Jan 2025

After four years leading CLASP’s India office, Bishal Thapa becomes Chief of Strategy & Impact to drive meaningful climate action and appliance access globally.

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Neha Dhingra Promoted to Director of CLASP’s India Program

15 Jan 2025

Neha will lead the India program’s climate and energy access initiatives from New Delhi.

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Innovation Ignites Pakistan’s Electric Motor Future

18 Dec 2024

CLASP is working with local partners in Pakistan to energize the motor industry with higher efficiency and innovation.

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The Push for Efficient, Healthy Cooktops

27 Nov 2024

CLASP and our partners provide the European Commission with evidence-based recommendations to boost efficiency, cut harmful pollutants, and improve cooking appliance policies. 

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Where was Energy Efficiency at COP29?

25 Nov 2024

Energy efficiency was noticeably absent from the UN Climate Conference (COP29) negotiations. This solution must stay on the agenda.

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UK Aid to Support Research in the Global Push to Transition to Electric Cooking Solutions

15 Nov 2024

The Modern Energy Cooking Solutions program will receive 44m GBP in additional funding to support innovations in electric cooking equipment, and help millions across in Africa, Asia, South America and Oceania transition to modern, clean energy appliances.

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Find CLASP at COP29

08 Nov 2024

At the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, CLASP will showcase appliance efficiency solutions.

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Cool for Business: Solar Refrigerators Powering Off-grid Communities

07 Nov 2024

Solar powered refrigerators are boosting business and reducing food waste in Nigeria, good for people, planet, and profit.

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Efficiency Can Propel Brazil’s Appliance Industry

03 Nov 2024

Improvements in Brazil’s appliance efficiency standards have the potential to propel the country’s appliance manufacturers into the global market.

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Emmanuel Aziebor is CLASP’s new Senior Director for Africa

01 Nov 2024

After more than a decade leading global renewable energy programs, Emmanuel Aziebor is stepping into a new role as Senior Director of our Africa portfolio.

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Driving Energy-Efficient Lighting in Bangladesh

28 Oct 2024

In Bangladesh, CLASP is working with the government to introduce mandatory lighting efficiency policies, expected to save $1.8 billion USD and cut CO2 emissions by 22.8 million tons by 2040.

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Find CLASP at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo

30 Sep 2024

Join our CLASP experts as we bring our appliance efficiency solutions to the 2024 Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo.

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Improving Communities and Women’s Lives with Solar Mills in Nigeria

16 Sep 2024

In Nigeria, see how portable, solar-powered grain mills are transforming lives and improving food security.

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Find CLASP at Climate Week NYC 2024

15 Sep 2024

From 22 to 29 September CLASP will bring our appliance efficiency solutions to Climate Week NYC in New York.

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Brighter Futures for Rural Youth with Solar

13 Sep 2024

Report shows that solar-powered farm equipment can boost rural employment in emerging economies.

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New Toolkit Helps Governments Prioritize Appliance Efficiency in Revised Climate Commitments

10 Sep 2024

CLASP’s innovative, user-friendly policy toolkit offers customized support to help over 160 countries reduce emissions by including appliance efficiency in their climate action plans.

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New Chinese Efficiency Measures for Industrial & Household Appliances

09 Sep 2024

New appliance and equipment efficiency measures will cut 660 megatons (Mt) of CO2 emissions by 2040.

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Ten US States Commit to LEDs

19 Aug 2024

Ten US states have taken decisive action to move lighting markets to efficient, mercury-free LED lightbulbs, cutting climate emissions.

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540 results

Bishal Thapa Takes on Global Leadership Role at CLASP

Neha Dhingra Promoted to Director of CLASP’s India Program

Innovation Ignites Pakistan’s Electric Motor Future

The Push for Efficient, Healthy Cooktops

Where was Energy Efficiency at COP29?

UK Aid to Support Research in the Global Push to Transition to Electric Cooking Solutions

Find CLASP at COP29

Cool for Business: Solar Refrigerators Powering Off-grid Communities

Efficiency Can Propel Brazil’s Appliance Industry

Emmanuel Aziebor is CLASP’s new Senior Director for Africa

Driving Energy-Efficient Lighting in Bangladesh

Find CLASP at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo

Improving Communities and Women’s Lives with Solar Mills in Nigeria

Find CLASP at Climate Week NYC 2024

Brighter Futures for Rural Youth with Solar

New Toolkit Helps Governments Prioritize Appliance Efficiency in Revised Climate Commitments

New Chinese Efficiency Measures for Industrial & Household Appliances

Ten US States Commit to LEDs