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New Efficiency Policies in India Could Avoid 15 Mt of CO₂ by 2030

17 Dec 2021

India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency recently adopted voluntary energy efficiency policies for air compressors and ultra-high-definition televisions. This initiative aims to reduce the energy consumption and climate impacts attributed to such products, and increase savings for consumers via electricity bills.

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How Much Energy Does Your TV Use?

29 Nov 2021

To reduce the burden on South Africa's national grid and reduce consumers’ electricity bills, CLASP is supporting the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) to develop efficiency policies for televisions. These policies will further help reduce CO₂ emissions from the country.

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Road to Net Zero: Paving the Way with Appliance Energy Efficiency

17 Nov 2021

Before and during COP26, 14 countries signed on to the Product Efficiency Call to Action. Through multiple articles, reports, and editorials, CLASP and its partners shared the necessity and urgency of widely adopting appliance energy efficiency policies on our journey to net zero emissions.

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New Appliance Policies Expand Efficiency in Indonesia

10 Nov 2021

Indonesia has issued new and updated energy efficiency policies, partially assisted by CLASP, for fans, refrigerators, rice cookers, air conditioners, and televisions that will remove inefficient products from the market and avoid 10.7 million metric tons of CO₂.

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Shift Appliance Standards into Neutral

03 Nov 2021

Arçelik CEO Hakan Bulgurlu recommends that governments adopt technology-neutral standards to accelerate innovation & enable businesses to move rapidly to bring super-efficient appliances and equipment to customers.

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CLASP Supports Policies to Improve Water Efficiency in South Africa

21 Oct 2021

Over the past five years, South Africa has experienced an ongoing drought and water crisis. CLASP is supporting the South African government to introduce efficiency policies that will reduce water consumption and wastage.

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CLASP Research Supports Ghana’s Efforts to End Appliance Dumping in Africa

07 Oct 2021

On behalf of the African Parties to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the Ozone Layer, Ghana submitted a draft decision proposing next steps in stopping the environmentally harmful dumping of new and used cooling appliances that are also inefficient and/or use obsolete refrigerants. CLASP and IGSD’s investigations supported the quantitative and policy foundation for this proposal.

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Analysis Finds ROI of Appliance Efficiency Well Below Social Cost of Carbon

17 Sep 2021

New analysis from CLASP finds appliance standards and labeling policies deliver major climate benefits well below the social cost of carbon.

Analysis

Tackle the Cooling Crisis Now

07 Sep 2021

The world is facing a cooling crisis and governments need to take quick and decisive action. CLASP Senior Manager Ana Maria Carreño outlines how governments can address cooling demand, keep citizens safe and mitigate negative climate impacts.

Thought Leadership

SEAD Initiative Launches Product Efficiency Call to Action Ahead of COP26

07 Sep 2021

In the lead-up to COP26, the SEAD Initiative and partners have launched the Product Efficiency Call to Action, with the goal of doubling the efficiency of four priority products that account for 40% of global energy consumption by 2030.

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The Gift that Keeps Giving: Adopt Ambitious MEPS Now & See the Benefits Spillover

07 Sep 2021

Analysis suggests the adoption of more stringent MEPS in one nation can produce spillover benefits in others, influencing global and regional markets. CLASP Senior Associate Lauren Boucher discusses potential spillover benefits if North America adopted IE4 Motor MEPs and the global implications for COP26.

Thought Leadership

Global Phase-Out of Fluorescents an Opportunity to Accelerate Adoption of LED Lighting

25 Aug 2021

CLASP Manager Nyamolo Abagi wrote this piece for leading lighting industry platform Edison Report. The article details the importance of a rapid phase-out of toxic mercury-containing fluorescent bulbs in favor of more efficient, safe and mercury-free LEDs.

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CLASP Expands Our Work In Pakistan

03 Aug 2021

With a new grant from the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program’s NDC Support Facility, CLASP will support the development of a Pakistan Cooling Action Plan (PCAP) that aims to expand access to cooling and minimize associated GHG emissions, while maximizing health benefits for consumers.

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CLASP Supports Development of South African Efficiency Policies to Mitigate the Electricity Crisis

12 Jul 2021

To increase efficiency and accelerate the adoption of high-quality lighting products, CLASP is supporting the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and the South African National Development Institute (SANEDI) in developing minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for streetlights in a bid to reduce the pressure on the national grid.

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Appliance Efficiency: An Underutilized Opportunity on the Path to Net-Zero Emissions

29 Jun 2021

Analysis shows current climate commitments will not achieve the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. By leveraging data from CLASP's new tool, Mepsy, Senior Associate Lauren Boucher explores how minimum energy performance standards can help raise the ambition of NDCs and lower global emissions by 2030.

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Launching the CLASP Policy Resource Center

29 Jun 2021

CLASP is pleased to launch the CLASP Policy Resource Center (CPRC), a global hub for information on energy efficiency, water efficiency, and quality policies for appliances and equipment.

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Beyond Energy Savings: How India’s Efficiency Policies Shape Markets and Help Households

09 Jun 2021

CLASP Senior Associate Kishore Kumar reflects on the success of the India Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) flagship appliance energy efficiency program, and its role in driving change for households and businesses that rely on energy-using appliances and equipment to meet their needs.

Thought Leadership

Piloting Policy Compliance Best Practices in Vietnam

27 Apr 2021

Rapid growth and industrialization have seen electricity consumption triple over the past decade in Vietnam, with cooling demand contributing a major portion of that growth. CLASP and our local partners kicked off a series of pilot activities that will support effective policy compliance for air conditioners and help protect markets from inefficient and low-quality products.

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New Efficiency Policies in India Could Avoid 15 Mt of CO₂ by 2030

How Much Energy Does Your TV Use?

Road to Net Zero: Paving the Way with Appliance Energy Efficiency

New Appliance Policies Expand Efficiency in Indonesia

Shift Appliance Standards into Neutral

CLASP Supports Policies to Improve Water Efficiency in South Africa

CLASP Research Supports Ghana’s Efforts to End Appliance Dumping in Africa

Analysis Finds ROI of Appliance Efficiency Well Below Social Cost of Carbon

Tackle the Cooling Crisis Now

SEAD Initiative Launches Product Efficiency Call to Action Ahead of COP26

The Gift that Keeps Giving: Adopt Ambitious MEPS Now & See the Benefits Spillover

Global Phase-Out of Fluorescents an Opportunity to Accelerate Adoption of LED Lighting

CLASP Expands Our Work In Pakistan

CLASP Supports Development of South African Efficiency Policies to Mitigate the Electricity Crisis

Appliance Efficiency: An Underutilized Opportunity on the Path to Net-Zero Emissions

Launching the CLASP Policy Resource Center

Beyond Energy Savings: How India’s Efficiency Policies Shape Markets and Help Households

Piloting Policy Compliance Best Practices in Vietnam