Seventeen countries that are home to one-fourth of the world’s population are under extremely high water stress, and the climate crisis compounds the problem. Although...

In October and November, CLASP and the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) continued virtual discussions to introduce the regional Product Registration...

Policymakers in Brazil have increased the minimum efficiency required for air conditioners marketed as top-performing appliances with the PROCEL seal. This endorsement label revision will...

Furthering its commitment to the acceleration of renewable energy in vulnerable, off-grid communities, CLASP, through, Efficiency for Access has launched a campaign to demonstrate the role of...

In 2020, the Global LEAP Awards launched the inaugural Electric Pressure Cooker (EPC) Competition. Through the Electric Cooking Impact Series, we share insights into the...

World Standards Day 2020 is themed “Protecting the Planet with Standards.” In celebration of World Standards Day, CLASP is highlighting several best-in-class, new and innovative standards...

Nairobi— In collaboration with the Kenya Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), CLASP launched the #KenyaEnergyLabel Campaign aimed at educating consumers on the utility and...

The Northern Hemisphere just experienced its hottest summer on record, underscoring the urgency for a path toward climate-wise cooling appliances. Over the summer months, CLASP...

The number of electric motors installed in Pakistan is expected to rise from 14 million to 25 million in the next ten years, an increase...

Brazilian policymakers have adopted a new efficiency labeling scale for air conditioners (ACs) that will better distinguish the highest-performing products in the market. The regulation,...

A new report by CLASP and the Swedish Energy Agency (SEA) on the availability of LED lighting in Europe shows that as the European Commission...

A recent online panel discussion showcased the benefits of adopting country-level efficiency policies based on model minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) to limit the climate...

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

Kofi Ady Agyarko — © Gregor Fischer / Deneff In this article we’re pleased to feature CLASP partner Kofi Agyarko of Ghana’s Energy Commission, as part...

2019 – our 20th Anniversary – marked one of CLASP’s most exciting years on record. Within the newly released 2019 Annual Report, we celebrate CLASP’s 20...