Global LEAP, ClimateWorks, and CLASP Spearhead Groundbreaking Energy Access Program
Summary
Backed by a network of industry and development organizations, and built upon a robust product testing framework, the program will create an easily accessible online clearinghouse of off-grid appliances.“Because it will enable smart decisions about off-grid appliances, we’re confident that this program will fundamentally improve how off-grid clean energy markets function.” ClimateWorks mobilizes philanthropy to solve the climate crisis and ensure a prosperous future.Backed by a network of industry and development organizations, and built upon a robust product testing framework, the program will create an easily accessible online clearinghouse of off-grid appliances.By also producing information usable by appliance manufacturers, policymakers, and investors, this effort will help create a more competitive global off-grid appliance market, and make a deep and lasting impact in clean energy access and sustainable development.“By filling critical gaps in market intelligence, the program will enable off-grid energy providers to deploy a new generation of high-quality, super-efficient appliances that, when combined with off-grid energy systems, meet a wider range of customer needs and achieve significant development outcomes,” said Caroline McGregor, who leads the Global LEAP initiative.An estimated 1.2 billion people live without access to electricity, and another 1 billion have unreliable access.“Because it will enable smart decisions about off-grid appliances, we’re confident that this program will fundamentally improve how off-grid clean energy markets function.”ClimateWorks mobilizes philanthropy to solve the climate crisis and ensure a prosperous future.