According to a 2007 report by the USAID ECO-Asia Clean Development and Climate Program, as many as half the compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) produced in Asia are substandard – producing less light or burning out more quickly than advertised.  The ALC helps protect Asian consumers by promoting the adoption of high-quality energy-efficient lighting products that are still sold at an affordable price.  By doing so, the ALC also helps reduce carbon emissions from the fastest-growing region of the world, creating a cleaner environment for people across Asia.