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Siamo orgogliosi di annunciare che EKOenergy, il marchio ecologico internazionale e senza scopo di lucro per le energie rinnovabili, è uno dei destinatari del Premio del Cittadino Europeo 2020! Il Premio del Cittadino Europeo viene assegnato dal 2008 dal Parlamento Europeo a risultati eccezionali nel promuovere il dialogo e l’interazione tra i cittadini o nel
Premio al Cittadino Europeo 2020 al marchio EKOenergy Read More »
Pampers Harmonie nappies are made with environmentally sustainable, EKOenergy-labelled renewable electricity. The nappies are also made from high quality cotton, soft fibers of vegetable origin, and other carefully selected components. Thanks Pampers for amplifying the positive impact of your renewable electricity choice with EKOenergy! You can learn more on the Pampers Harmonie website. Check out
Pampers Harmonie pants use EKOenergy-labelled renewable electricity Read More »
Funding for solar and wind energy projects in developing countries In order to bring additionality to consumers’ choice of renewable energy and help realise SDG 7 (affordable, clean energy for all), the EKOenergy ecolabel raises funds for new renewable electricity projects in developing countries and regions. For each MWh of sold EKOenergy-labelled energy, our licensed
First Call for Climate Projects – January 2021 Read More »
Introduction The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scope 2 Guidance is the most widely used and internationally accepted set of rules. Its requirements for energy tracking also form the basis for the tracking requirements of the EKOenergy ecolabel, as well as the CDP and the RE100 guidelines. An increasing number of consumers feel the pressure to switch
EKOenergy’s approach with regard to unique claims and avoidance of double counting Read More »
As Good Energies Alliance Ireland and EKOenergy are two environmental NGOs operating within the European Solidarity Corps network and as both are having sustainable energy transition and climate action as their core mission, we decided to start collaborating more closely towards our common goals. We believe that like-minded civil society organisations getting together can really
Youth for climate action: Good Energies Alliance Ireland and EKOenergy Read More »
Coopérations Entreprises Socio-Culturelles refers to two organisations in Luxembourg: Coopérations Asbl and Coopérations Société Coopérative. One is a non-profit socio-cultural organisation focused on art and culture, social involvement and helping people reach their potential. The other is a socio-economically-oriented enterprise functioning as a workshop which offers work opportunities to people with psychosocial handicaps in the
Coopérations Entreprises Socio-Culturelles from Luxembourg is now using EKOenergy too Read More »
Consumers’ demand for using renewable energy and their interest in reporting their consumption has given rise to so-called “book and claim systems” in various parts of the world. These are Energy Attribute Certificate systems, such as the Guarantee of Origin system in Europe and the RECs in the USA. If you are familiar with the
What is the CEN Standard process all about? Read More »
In order to bring additionality to renewable energy purchases and help realise SDG 7 (affordable, clean energy for all), the EKOenergy ecolabel raises funds for new renewable energy projects in developing countries (see more on our Climate Fund page). These projects are managed by experienced organisations and are implemented in cooperation with local NGOs. The
Partnerships for the Goals: How we cooperate with the Siemenpuu Foundation Read More »
Il Dipartimento degli Affari Economici e Sociali delle Nazioni Unite (UN DESA) ha lanciato una pubblicazione sulle pratiche eccezionali che contribuiscono al raggiungimento degli Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile (SDGs) L’ONU spera che questi esempi siano d’ispirazione per i governi e le parti interessate nell’affrontare le crisi, ridurre il rischio di potenziali emergenze future e realizzare
Verdonce is a Spanish brand of products that will help you make your home more sustainable and reduce waste, therefore helping the environment. Their products are made with natural materials from local suppliers and are hand-made in Madrid. We interviewed the founders of Verdonce Mónica García and Oliver Green, also known among their friends as
Verdonce: natural home textiles made in Spain using EKOenergy 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. For this year, and after a previous call in the spring, we still have 15,000 euros in the Fund. The money
Additional call for a river restoration project in Finland Read More »
Handcrafts company Kokoa, located in the Finnish Lapland, uses EKOenergy-labelled renewable electicity in producing ecological, high-quality and long-lasting handicrafts from birch plywood. Thanks Kokoa for choosing sustainable renewable electricity! You can visit their online shop at: https://holvi.com/shop/kokoatuotteet/ Check out our user stories to see the interviews with EKOenergy users we regularly publish. Published on 22
Kokoatuoteet makes wooden handicrafts using EKOenergy-labelled renewable electricity Read More »
Review of EKOenergy’s criteria for bioenergy – public consultation Background EKOenergy’s current criteria for electricity from bioenergy were approved in 2013. They deal with 3 main aspects: The efficiency of the production processes (use in cogeneration) The sustainability of the origin of the biomass. We only accept residues and specific types of woody biomass. We
Bioenergy criteria public consultation 2020 Read More »
In 2019, EKOenergy granted 24 000 euros to equip eight maternity units with solar energy in rural parts of Madagascar. The project was prepared and implemented by Santé Sud in cooperation with their local partners. By the end of 2020, solar panels are set up in six out of the eight community maternal units. Power
Solar for maternity centres in Madagascar Read More »
