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Renewable Energy Systems

Enhancing China’s Energy Goals with New Efficiency Measures

CLASP and the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) have collaborated to improve the efficiency of appliances in China to cut 660 megatons (Mt) of CO2 emissions by 2040.

Cooling

Supporting China’s Path to High-Efficiency Cooling

Similar to our work in other countries, CLASP provides technical support and expertise to China’s policy upgrades for cooling appliances.

CLASP Study Shows Appliance Efficiency Standards in the US Prevented Up to 4,400 Pollutant-Related Deaths Annually, Valued at $41 Billion

In the United States, national appliance efficiency standards reduce pollution-related deaths and advance equity goals.

Heating

Fighting Extreme Temperatures with the Inflation Reduction Act

Research from CLASP and the Regulatory Assistance Project shows how additional United States (US) policies can accelerate the adoption of energy efficient heat pumps.

Net Zero Heroes Event: The Essential Appliances for Climate Action

Watch the CLASP webinar on the landmark publication, Net Zero Heroes, and see how affordable, efficient appliances can boost climate action.

Heating

Addressing China’s Climate Comfort Dilemma

In China, CLASP is collaborating with experts to improve the energy efficiency standards of air conditioners.

Cooking

Gas Cooking Appliances Cause Regular Pollution Breaches in Homes across Europe

Pollution twice as strong as homes using electric cooking appliances, largest-ever study shows.

Motors

CLASP’s #NetZeroHeroes hit back at the climate crisis with actionable solutions

This November 2023, CLASP will celebrate the people and appliance heroes that are vital for mitigating the climate crisis and promoting equitable resilience; they are the #NetZeroHeroes.

Motors

Boosting Industrial Competitiveness in Pakistan

CLASP launches an industrial accelerator program in Pakistan to spur innovation and improve appliance efficiency.
Beijing cityscape

Heating

Redefining Heating Efficiency: CLASP Presents a Unified Approach to Heat Pump Adoption in China

At a national heat pump conference in China, CLASP highlighted the opportunity to use technology-neutral policies to accelerate the market transition from traditional heating to more efficient heat pumps.

Participants look at testing equipment

Heating

Bridging the Innovation Gap: Pakistani Manufacturers Tour Chinese Test Facility

To encourage domestic appliance innovation, CLASP led a group of Pakistani manufacturers on a lab tour of a leading appliance test facility in China.

Cooling

Results from China’s Energy Efficiency Program Encourage Further Progress

Evidence of China’s successful energy efficiency policies encourages CLASP to continue raising ambition through collaboration with industry and government.
Flooded street in Lahore, Pakistan with water up the the car doors.

Cooling

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

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

World’s Best MEPS: Tracking Global Leaders in Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards

A new analysis from CLASP showcases national policy leaders and offers recommendations for countries on the cusp of meeting global benchmarks.

Videos: CLASP Collaborates with Industry in Pakistan to Tackle Energy Crisis

CLASP produced two short videos to demonstrate how our work with industry in Pakistan has helped to shift production to more efficient appliances.
Silhouette of an outdoor heat pump unit with a white question mark overlaid

Heating

Research Shows Huge Heat Pump Potential in China

CLASP and partners found great potential for heat pumps to scale across the country, supporting China's goal of net zero emissions by 2060.

Heating

New report finds US hybrid heating could cut national heating costs by $13.6 billion

A new report from CLASP and the Regulatory Assistance Project advocates for households to replace existing air conditioning units at the end of their useful life with look-alike electric heat pumps.
Line graph showing annual CO2 emissions of three different scenarios

Forecast Climate Impacts up to 2050 with Mepsy

Mepsy, CLASP’s climate impact calculator, now allows users to forecast climate impacts into 2050.

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