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Heat pumps are a critical technology on the path to net-zero emissions, but their deployment in the United States to date has been slow. Inefficient heating and cooling equipment account for more than 80% of all products currently in use. Heat pumps, which provide both cooling and heating services, are up to four times more efficient than traditional equipment.
New analysis from CLASP, Alexander Gard-Murray (Harvard University) and Nate Adams (HVAC 2.0) finds a temporary federal subsidy could install 45 million electric heat pumps over ten years - delivering $27 billion in energy bill savings, $80 billion in societal benefits, and a clear pathway to more ambitious decarbonization efforts. Read the report. | |
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In a warming world where off- and weak-grid communities are facing some of the worst impacts of climate change, Sustainable Energy for All and CLASP identify and detail the potential off-grid use cases for the best available cooling technologies. This knowledge brief supports the delivery of sustainable cooling to people at different stages of energy access. Read more. | | | |
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CLASP, on behalf of the Efficiency for Access Coalition, is excited to conclude the 2020 Global LEAP Awards Electric Pressure Cooker (EPC) Competition by announcing results of the usability testing. The competition deployed award-winning EPCs into the kitchens of 14 Kenyan households and invited users to gather data on each product's energy consumption, and provide feedback on their cooking experience and food quality. View the results. | | | |
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Robust testing underwrites consumer, seller, and manufacturer investment in appliances and equipment, verifying product performance against energy efficiency policies. Yet, there is a common misconception that a government-owned laboratory is a necessary prerequisite. CLASP’s new tool provides guidance on establishing sustainable testing approaches for | | | |
policymakers in the ECOWAS region, and explores cost-effective alternatives for any government, such as outsourcing. Read more. | |
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Mark your calendars, CLASP will present in two eceee Summer Study sessions. On June 8 from 14:30-16:00 CET, Matt Malinowski will present Mepsy: CLASP’s appliance and equipment climate impact calculator. Participants will receive an introduction to Mepsy and its methodology and explore potential use cases. On June 7 from 12:30-2 pm CET, | | | |
Kishore Kumar will participate in a panel on product regulation. Finally, on June 11 from 12:30-14:00 CET, Michael Scholand will explore the efficiency and environmental benefits of phasing-out of florescent lighting in the EU in his session, Mercury and RoHS: The link between environmental regulations and efficiency. Register for eceee’s virtual 2021 Summer Study here. | |
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