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Annual report 2024 – Another year of impactful achievements

Promotion of renewable energy and respect for nature are cornerstones of our label. Other key elements include our efforts to extend the benefits of the energy transition to all, science-based action, and the involvement of as many people as possible. These different aspects are not nice add-ons but, in many ways, essential to speed up

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Almost 10 million euros for renewable energy projects

For every megawatt-hour of EKOenergy, a minimum of €0.10 is allocated to our Climate Fund and used to support carefully selected high-impact renewable energy projects in low- and middle-income countries. All funded projects illustrate how renewable energy, particularly solar energy, can enhance the living conditions of disadvantaged communities and contribute to achieving multiple Sustainable Development

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Claudia and Francisco dove into research about nature protection on wind and solar farms

Trainees at EKOenergy’s Secretariat – Project: Nature on wind and solar farms This interview brings together two participants of EKOenergy’s traineeship programme. Over three months, Francisco and Claudia dove into research on biodiversity on wind and solar farms around the world. At the end of their programme, we caught up to discuss their findings and

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Climate Fund – Call for projects – December 2024

Open Call for Proposals: Small Grants 19 December 2024 – 14 February 2025 Background All EKOenergy-ecolabel consumers contribute at least 0.10 € per MWh to EKOenergy’s Climate Fund. These contributions are used to support new renewable electricity projects in low- and middle-income countries, creating positive impacts for local communities and advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development

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Deploying solar in harmony with nature

Climate change, biodiversity, and the solar revolution EKOenergy focuses on renewable energy and nature conservation. Our sustainability criteria consider the impact of renewable energy production on nature. Additionally, we gather information about the relationship between the deployment of renewable energy and nature conservation and restoration. We are in regular contact with energy companies and project

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The Reuse Center Leads Towards a Circular Economy with the Power of EKOenergy

“The Circular economy refers to a production and consumption model where existing materials and products are used as much as possible by borrowing, renting, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling. This extends the lifespan of products,” states the European Parliament. The circular economy is a significant tool in combating climate change. However, it is not a

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EKOenergy’s results highlighted in UN Energy Compacts Progress Report

EKOenergy: Powering a sustainable future The UN’s Energy Compacts Annual Progress Report, published today during the ongoing UN General Assembly, highlights EKOenergy’s concrete contributions to realising the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 7, Affordable and Clean Energy for All. The Energy Compacts are a platform developed by UN-Energy to secure voluntary commitments that

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EKOenergy’s Bamboo Award 2024 goes to Väre

A prize for the fastest grower EKOenergy-labelled renewable energy is available for consumers of all sizes, thanks to the steadily growing network of authorised EKOenergy providers worldwide. Working with so many knowledgeable and dedicated people is an absolute honour and we are thankful to all of them. Once a year, we take a moment to

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Ivy Award 2024 goes to Nordic Green Energy Sweden

A prize for outstanding efforts in promoting EKOenergy-labelled energy EKOenergy-labelled renewable energy is available for consumers of all sizes, thanks to the steadily growing network of authorised EKOenergy providers worldwide. Working with so many knowledgeable and dedicated people is an absolute honour and we are thankful to all of them. Once a year, we take

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EKOenergy’s Oak Award 2024 goes to ACT

An annual award for the largest EKOenergy seller EKOenergy-labelled renewable energy is available for consumers of all sizes, thanks to the steadily growing network of authorised EKOenergy providers worldwide. Working with so many knowledgeable and dedicated people is an absolute honour and we are thankful to all of them. Once a year, we take a

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Vacancy: Seller Relations Manager

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves to make a positive change in the world? EKOenergy seeks to recruit a Seller Relations Manager, a person with a go-get attitude ready to support and develop the steadily growing community of authorised EKOenergy sellers.  The position of a Seller Relations Manager is a new, full-time and

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Farmers from Verona cooperate with EKOenergy supplier ForGreen

ForGreen is an Italian company that develops energy sharing projects and provides 100% renewable electricity to people and companies across the country. ForGreen also promotes the culture of energy sustainability, contributes to reducing CO2 emissions and helps its customers save on energy costs, contributing to the development of clean and accessible energy for all. One

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