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Plus d’énergie solaire pour le Népal, grâce aux utilisateurs d’EKOénergie

Au début de l’année, EKOénergie et la Fondation Siemenpuu ont organisé un appel conjoint pour des projets d’énergie solaire au Mali, au Myanmar et au Népal. Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer que ce processus a maintenant abouti à la sélection d’un premier projet. Ensemble, nous accordons 70 000 euros au projet « Électrification solaire d’un village et […]

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EKOenergy awards pour nos licenciés

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

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Grants for small scale river restoration projects

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

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Economic stimulus packages should benefit people and the planet

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

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I-RECs for renewable electricity tracking in Russia

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%

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Pixartprinting, entreprise leader dans les services d’impression en Europe, choisit EKOénergie

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

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From north to south avoiding flights: interview with our former volunteer Glòria

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

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New call for Climate Projects – 2020

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

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Tom, 50th Solidarity Corps volunteer at EKOenergy’s secretariat

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

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Vesica Piscis : des chaussures végétaliennes 100% durables « made in Spain ».

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

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All climate projects on 1 map

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

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