At the recent International Energy Agency (IEA) Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Brussels, Bishal Thapa, chief of Impact & Strategy at CLASP, sat down with We Don’t Have Time’s Nicholas Nuttall to make a compelling case for integrating appliance energy efficiency into global climate strategies.
Thapa’s message was clear: energy efficiency isn’t just a technical solution; it’s a practical, equitable, and urgently needed approach to solving today’s intertwined energy and climate crises.
“Energy efficiency is about doing more with less,” Bishal explained. “It’s about using fewer resources to deliver better results.” This principle is especially powerful when applied to appliances and equipment, which account for approximately 40% of global energy-related emissions.
Watch the full interview for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU5tBVqAJPI&t=6308s
Improving appliance energy efficiency is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to cut emissions. The benefits are far-reaching: efficient appliances reduce energy costs for consumers, expand access to clean electricity in underserved communities, and improve climate resilience and productivity.
“Efficient appliances are tools of equity, opportunity, and climate resilience and they’re ready now.”
With 666 million people around the world still lacking access to electricity, efficient appliances can make the difference between who gets power and who doesn’t, particularly in energy-constrained regions where every kilowatt-hour counts.