About Us

Established in 1999, CLASP's mission is to serve as the primary resource and voice for appliance energy efficiency worldwide.

CLASP envisions a world in which appliances, equipment and lighting are built for maximum energy efficiency and minimal contribution to global climate change.

In the fight against climate change, Energy Efficient Standards & Labels (S&L) for appliances offer enormous carbon reduction potential and are an especially cost-effective policy option for conserving energy – standards can save consumers money, reduce power demand, and slash greenhouse gas emissions.

Our Approach 

CLASP’s primary objective is to identify and respond to the assistance needs of S&L practitioners in targeted countries and regions while making the highest quality technical information on S&L best practice available globally.

To this end, CLASP works on the ground providing technical assistance and expertise to national governments and local partners; aggregates resources; assembles project teams from diverse and highly-qualified organizations; oversees projects; partners and collaborates with policy makers and members of industry alike; and disseminates information for maximum impact.

CLASP operates in an open and transparent manner, collaborating with the most qualified and experienced individuals and teams available anywhere in the world through our Call to Partners process.

CLASP’s projects result in enhanced institutional capacity at local, regional, and international levels, improved energy efficiency of appliances, lighting, and equipment, significant reductions in electricity consumption, and abatement of greenhouse gas emissions.