Nearly 20 years ago, I applied to be the Executive Director of a recently launched non-profit – the Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (now known simply as CLASP). I was just 30 ye

Sustainable management of solar e-waste is an emerging priority for the off-grid solar sector. Many industry leaders have explored potential e-waste management solutions including through product repa

On November 14, 2018, as part of the 2nd ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum in Dakar, Senegal, CLASP and the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) co-hosted a one-day complian

The Efficiency for Access Coalition and its newest member Acumen have partnered to create the Efficiency for Access (EforA) Investor Network, a group of over 15 leading, like-minded investors that hav

The Efficiency for Access Coalition launched the 2019 Global LEAP Awards today at Unlocking Solar Capital: Africa. The 2019 Awards will identify low-cost, energy-efficient refrigerator and solar water

On September 19, CLASP held the Philippines Room Air Conditioner Market Assessment: Preliminary Findings & Validation Meeting in Manila. CLASP is conducting a comprehensive characterization of the

Mirka della Cava, Rose Mutiso, and Hilary McMahon have all recently joined the CLASP board, bringing with them deep and cross-sectoral expertise. Each has an exceptional history of work in energy effi

Europe took another step forward in embracing energy efficient lighting when the EU banned the sale of non-directional halogen lamps on September 1, 2018. This policy measure will facilitate consumers

New policy for commercial and industrial AC systems will substantially reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. On September 14, India’s Ministry of Power announced a major energy efficiency polic

A recent Lighting Global analysis demonstrates that a rigorous quality assurance framework – which includes product testing and quality standards – remains essential to the health of the off-grid mark