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Catalyzing India’s Transition to Energy-Efficient Fans

CLASP co-hosted a workshop with Energy Efficiency Services Limited to discuss strategies to enable the adoption of 10 million energy-efficient ceiling fans in India.

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.

Video: CLASP Launches Awareness Video on India’s Standards & Labeling Program for World Environment Day

CLASP, in collaboration with BEE, launched a video educate Indian consumers about the S&L program for residential appliances.

Cooking

PRESS RELEASE: On World Environment Day, Indian Govt holds Conference on Consumer-Centric Approaches for E-Cooking Transition

Observing World Environment Day, India's Bureau of Energy Efficiency and CLASP hosted a conference on consumer-centric approaches for a transition to e-cooking.

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PRESS RELEASE: Supporting the Deployment of Approximately 10 Million Energy-Efficient Fans Pan-India

On June 2, EESL and CLASP co-hosted a workshop to discuss opportunities, challenges and ways to increase the adoption of energy-efficient fans in India.

Distribution Transformers

Minimizing Energy Losses: Botswana Increases Efficiency for Distribution Transformers

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

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

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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.

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Guarding Against Low-Efficiency Appliances in East & Southern Africa

Through UNIDO’s EELA project, CLASP is building compliance capacity to protect East and Southern African markets from energy inefficient appliances.
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CLASP Presents World’s Best MEPS at APEC Energy Meeting

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.

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

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.

Lighting

CLASP Supports First Lighting Efficiency Policies in Nigeria

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

China’s New Efficiency Policy Will Help Keep Pace with Climate Goals

The new MEPS policy will strengthen the power of efficiency standards, with huge implications for climate goals.

CLASP’s Policy Resource Center Map Shows Appliance Policy Coverage Globally

CLASP has launched a new interactive map that allows users to run quick queries of CLASP Policy Resource Center (CPRC) policies and generate visuals summarizing the scope of regulations within a certain region. 

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.

New US Consumer Insights Reveal Overwhelming Support for Appliance Efficiency

Recent report from CLASP and Consumer Federation of America illustrates a significant opportunity for energy and cost savings through more stringent appliance standards.

Electronics

Seeking Industry Input on Efficient TV Policies in South Africa

To mitigate further strain on the national grid during the ongoing energy crises, CLASP and SANEDI seek industry input into new policies to improve TV efficiency.

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Understanding the Mozambique Lighting Market

In Mozambique, CLASP conducted a comprehensive lighting market assessment to help the country transition to more energy-efficient options.

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