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The Sleeping Energy Giants: Achieving CO2 Reductions in Rising Emitters In 2019, CLASP began working in a new group of countries— Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil, and the Philippines—where steady economic growth contributes to increased rates of appliance purchases. This growth is driving higher energy consumption, worsening climate conditions and exacerbating local and global temperature rise. Without intervention, emissions in these “Sleeping Energy Giants” will soar in the next decade. In Pakistan, a combination of fossil fuel-based power generation development, economic growth, and global warming is projected to increase the country’s carbon emissions by 300% over the next 15 years. CLASP and local partner HIMA^Verte are progressing ambitious efficiency measures for electric motors and distribution transformers, working alongside national and state energy efficiency agencies. In Indonesia, electricity consumption doubled over the past decade, primarily driven by the residential sector. CLASP engaged partners Environmental Design Solutions, Market Xcel, and ASHA to carry out a major end-use survey and market assessments for five key appliances. This data can inform efficiency policies to capture policymakers’ ambition to reduce national energy consumption by 17% in 2025. In Brazil, hydroelectricity is anticipated to fall from 60% to 49% of installed capacity by 2029 as a result of decreased rainfall and river flows. Energy efficiency standards can contribute significantly
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towards Brazil’s emissions reduction target while reducing the need for fossil fuel-based electricity generation. CLASP partners with the National Electrical Energy Conservation Program and the National Metrology Institute to advance efficiency efforts for street lighting and cooling appliances. In the Philippines, total electricity consumption has more than doubled in the past decade. On average, Filipino households own three fans each and increasing stretches of hot weather only further drive cooling demand. CLASP works with the Department of Energy to assess the cooling market, sharing best practices to support policies for fans and air conditioners.
“CLASP is collaborating with local policymakers and partners from four, rapid growth economies to support ambitious and locally appropriate policy outcomes.” CLASP is collaborating with local policymakers and partners to support ambitious and locally appropriate policy outcomes. Adoption of best minimum energy performance standards for five key products in these countries would avoid 43.1 MtCO2 annually in 2030.