| CLASP Report Released
The Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) released a report entitled the “Assessment of Opportunities for Global Harmonization of Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Test Standards for Lighting Products.” The report was commissioned by the United Nations Environment Programme.
The objective of the report was to assess the test procedures and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and light emitting diode (LED) lamps across multiple regions. The report is comprehensive and serves to: identify similarities and gaps between the various regions and economies; describe key market trends in energy-efficient lighting; examine the opportunities, benefits and barriers to the alignment of multiple regions/economies to a single, global test procedure and MEPS; and, identifies potential steps toward market transformation initiatives that encourage rapid market uptake of new energy-efficient lighting technologies.
Governments have a pivotal role to play in accelerating the adoption of energy-efficient lighting in their countries by taking actions around regulatory measures, labeling, and market-pull incentives, as well as through communication and harmonization with other countries. One of the key objectives of the en.lighten project is to attempt to facilitate the harmonization of lighting standards at a global level. In order to do this effectively, it is crucial to identify best regulatory practices in the lighting sector and ensure a solid assessment of the latest developments in energy-efficient lighting technologies, both on- and off-grid.
To view the report and see the key findings, click here.
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