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Nous sommes toujours reconnaissants aux consommateurs d’avoir choisi EKOénergie et surtout à nos vendeurs agréés grâce à qui tout cela est possible. En proposant aux consommateurs de l’énergie labellisée EKOénergie et en mentionnant régulièrement notre écolabel, les vendeurs sous licence contribuent à accroître notre réseau d’énergie positive et nous aident à nous rapprocher d’un avenir
EKOenergy awards pour nos licenciés Read More »
For each megawatt-hour sold as EKOenergy hydropower, a contribution of at least 0.10 € (ten cents) is paid to EKOenergy’s Environmental Fund. These contributions are used to finance the implementation of river restoration projects. We are now able to finance 2 to 3 small-scale river projects in Germany, Finland or Sweden. These are the countries
Grants for small scale river restoration projects Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic has demanded swift and unprecedented action from governments worldwide. The depth and severity of the crisis, and the scope of the response, has seen billions of euros of public investment and rapid financial support from governments across the globe. Upon navigating such unprecedented times, we should, however, keep in mind that choices
Economic stimulus packages should benefit people and the planet Read More »
Sunset in Ulyanovsk, Fortum Earlier this year, the International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) Standard announced the beginning of I-REC issuance in Russia. This long-awaited development is a huge step forwards for energy consumers looking for opportunities to contribute to the energy transition in the country. Serving as a tool to prove the use of 100%
I-RECs for renewable electricity tracking in Russia Read More »
Pixartprinting est une société italienne spécialisée dans la fourniture en ligne de services d’impression personnalisés. En 2018, elle a rejoint la communauté Be ForGreen Be Sustainable, devenant ainsi un consommateur qui utilise une énergie 100% renouvelable, traçable et labellisée EKOénergie. Grâce à cela, Pixartprinting a contribué à éviter l’émission de 3 581 tonnes de CO2
Thanks to our growing number of volunteers, EKOenergy is broadening its reach from north to south, east to west! Recently Glòria, who helped us spread the message of the ecolabel in Spain and Latin America, finished her year of European Voluntary Service (EVS) with us. Upon returning to Barcelona, she wanted to avoid taking a
From north to south avoiding flights: interview with our former volunteer Glòria Read More »
Funding for solar and wind energy projects in developing countries. For each MWh of sold EKOenergy-labelled energy, the seller pays 0.10 € to EKOenergy’s Climate Fund. Our Climate Fund finances renewable electricity projects aimed at alleviating energy poverty in developing countries and regions. These are usually smaller scale solar (and wind) energy projects. In December
New call for Climate Projects – 2020 Read More »
REC Market Meeting celebrates its 10th year anniversary The REC Market meeting is the global expert meeting on renewable energy markets. The next edition will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 31 March and 1 April 2020. What started out as a small meeting in 2011 to provide a platform for discussing Guarantees of
REC Market Meeting is 10 years old Read More »
In 2012, EKOenergy became a partner organisation of the European Solidarity Corps (previously known as European Voluntary Service). This EU funded program enables us to host long term volunteers. Most of the volunteers stay 10 to 12 months at our office in Helsinki. They help us keep close contact with hundreds of partners in many
Tom, 50th Solidarity Corps volunteer at EKOenergy’s secretariat Read More »
Dans le cadre de la campagne #PassionForGreenFashion , nous avons interviewé Francisco Rico, responsable des ventes et de l’administration des chaussures Vesica Piscis, une marque de chaussures et d’accessoires végétaliens qui consomme de l’énergie EKOénergie. L’industrie de la mode étant l’un des principaux responsables du réchauffement climatique, de nombreuses entreprises sont conscientes que leurs modèles
Vesica Piscis : des chaussures végétaliennes 100% durables « made in Spain ». Read More »
“It’s really amazing to see how they are learning and adapting to things. You’ll find that someone is on their camel, and they are carrying a solar panel to charge their phones – it’s so interesting to see this!” The solar power based smart village in Barbujat, Sudan is a project funded by EKOenergy and
Solar for Sudan – Interview with Rofaida Elzubair Read More »
EKOenergy is developing criteria for heat (and cooling). In the first stage, we are focusing on heat generated with heat pumps, geothermal heat, solar heat and heat resulting from heat recuperation. Hereafter you find the proposal for new criteria. Between 10 December 2019 and 31 January 2020, we organise a public consultation about this text.
An ecolabel for heat: public consultation Read More »
One of the ways EKOenergy ensures additionality is through the Climate Fund. Thanks to users of EKOenergy-labelled electricity, we finance green energy projects that would not have happened otherwise. All supported projects contribute to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals. We financed the first projects in 2015 and since then, we have financed 36
All climate projects on 1 map Read More »
Mummi ja Minä is a Finnish producer of cleaning products, using natural ingredients suitable for vegans. They have taken their commitment to the environment one step further by using EKOenergy-labelled renewable electricity for their products. We’re happy to see that they make their choice of EKOenergy-labelled renewable electricity known by putting our logo on their
Mummi ja Minä cleaning products made with EKOenergy Read More »
