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Minimizing Energy Losses: Botswana Increases Efficiency for Distribution Transformers

29 May 2023

In an effort to reduce energy wastage and maximize efficiency, the Government of Botswana has recently adopted minimum energy performance standards for distribution transformers.

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China’s Circular Economy Push

24 May 2023

China’s new circular economy policy complements its push for higher-efficiency appliances, with potential to modernize e-waste management.

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Flooded street in Lahore, Pakistan with water up the the car doors.

Powering Up Pakistan: CLASP’s Two-Year Plan to Tackle Energy Crises & Climate Change

17 May 2023

CLASP's next two-year program in Pakistan will tackle the ongoing energy crisis and help adapt to worsening climate conditions.

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Scaling Adoption of Efficient Induction Cookstoves in India

17 May 2023

CLASP supported India's Bureau of Energy Efficiency to launch the efficiency policy for induction cookstoves.

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CLASP 2022 Annual Report

16 May 2023

In CLASP’s new 2022 Annual Report, we highlight how CLASP is making significant strides in appliance efficiency for people & planet.

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UK policies do not protect the public from the impacts of gas cooking

15 May 2023

CLASP's new study finds home gas cooking appliances may be exposing millions of people in the UK to levels of indoor air pollution that breach national and international regulations.

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Guarding Against Low-Efficiency Appliances in East & Southern Africa

12 May 2023

Through UNIDO’s EELA project, CLASP is building compliance capacity to protect East and Southern African markets from energy inefficient appliances.

Events

Africa Region Galvanizes Efforts to End Mercury Lighting

09 May 2023

The Africa delegation – representing 39 countries - to the Minamata Convention on Mercury introduced an amendment to phase out all remaining fluorescent lamps.

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Insights into Energy Efficiency in Rio’s Favelas

19 Apr 2023

‘Energy Efficiency in the Favelas’ report reveals new details about the impacts of energy inefficient services on residents in Rio de Janeiro favelas.

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CLASP Presents World’s Best MEPS at APEC Energy Meeting

19 Apr 2023

China program lead Steven Zeng presented CLASP's World's Best MEPS research to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting to motivate APEC countries to update standards.

Events

Productive Use Financing Facility Opens First Public Auction Window

12 Apr 2023

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.

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Tackling Water and Energy Inequality in the Favelas of Rio

07 Apr 2023

Community youth and leaders generate data by and for the favelas on inequalities in water and energy access and quality.

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Making Energy Labels Work for You: Insights from Southeast Asia

10 Mar 2023

CLASP Manager Lina Kelpsaite offers observations into why design and communication strategies are integral to labeling program success.

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For Women, By Women: Unlocking a More Inclusive, Gender-Diverse Energy Sector

08 Mar 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.

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India’s Push for Energy Efficiency Continues with Launch of Four Appliance Policies

01 Mar 2023

On 1 March 2023, India launched four new energy efficiency policies for residential appliances which will help reduce CO₂ emissions by an estimated 9 million metric tons by 2030. These policies align with India's commitment to the G20 presidency agenda, which advocates for more extensive climate action globally.

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Global LEAP Awards Announces Winners and Finalists of the 2022 Off-Grid Cold Chain Challenge

01 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.

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CLASP Supports First Lighting Efficiency Policies in Nigeria

22 Feb 2023

CLASP is supporting the Nigerian government in accelerating the transition to energy-efficient, clean lighting

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Feeding One Billion People: Revamping India’s Cold Chain

20 Feb 2023

CLASP co-hosted a workshop with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Bihar Renewable Development Agency (BREDA) to promote energy efficiency in the cold chain sector.

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Minimizing Energy Losses: Botswana Increases Efficiency for Distribution Transformers

China’s Circular Economy Push

Powering Up Pakistan: CLASP’s Two-Year Plan to Tackle Energy Crises & Climate Change

Scaling Adoption of Efficient Induction Cookstoves in India

CLASP 2022 Annual Report

UK policies do not protect the public from the impacts of gas cooking

Guarding Against Low-Efficiency Appliances in East & Southern Africa

Africa Region Galvanizes Efforts to End Mercury Lighting

Insights into Energy Efficiency in Rio’s Favelas

CLASP Presents World’s Best MEPS at APEC Energy Meeting

Productive Use Financing Facility Opens First Public Auction Window

Tackling Water and Energy Inequality in the Favelas of Rio

Making Energy Labels Work for You: Insights from Southeast Asia

For Women, By Women: Unlocking a More Inclusive, Gender-Diverse Energy Sector

India’s Push for Energy Efficiency Continues with Launch of Four Appliance Policies

Global LEAP Awards Announces Winners and Finalists of the 2022 Off-Grid Cold Chain Challenge

CLASP Supports First Lighting Efficiency Policies in Nigeria

Feeding One Billion People: Revamping India’s Cold Chain