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In 2020, EKOenergy’s Climate Fund granted 15,000€ to the Malinese NGO ASIC for the installation of solar PV panels on two health centers and 15,000€ to the NGO OMAFES for the installation of solar lighting for five schools and five health centers. Both these grants to support solar energy in Mali are part of our […]
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Valleri farm is powered by EKOenergy-labelled electricity! Valleri farm, Azienda Agricola Valleri, is specialized in the production, processing and packaging of aromatic herbs and vegetables. Their electricity comes from the agricultural energy community launched by the licensed EKOenergy seller ForGreen Spa SB, in cooperation with Coldiretti Veneto. Via the cooperative, farmers with their own energy production (mainly on-site
Valleri farm in Italy and their e-bike charging port are powered by EKOenergy Read More »
The EKOenergy ecolabel is a tool to facilitate active communication regarding energy consumers’ commitment to renewable energy, both to their clients and to the sector. As a nonprofit, nature conservation initiative, we are happy to guide consumers to the most sustainable and impactful energy products. We regularly set up communication campaigns to promote the use
EKOenergy’s communication campaign for the cosmetics sector: EKObeauty Read More »
What is EKOenergy’s Bamboo Award? We’re thankful to all our licensed sellers for offering EKOenergy-labelled energy all around the world. Last year, we started to put a few of them under the spotlight to celebrate their extraordinary achievements. EKOenergy’s Bamboo Award was created to honour the licensed EKOenergy seller which has grown the fastest in
EKOenergy’s Bamboo Award 2021 goes to Nordic Green Energy Sweden! Read More »
Thanks to growing demand from environmentally-conscious energy consumers and sellers, EKOenergy-labelled renewable energy is available in many continents. Choosing EKOenergy isn’t only an extra step for the climate and nature, it’s also an extra step for your communication activities by announcing your participation in the energy transition. We are happy to announce that EKOenergy’s several
EKOenergy for Ecuador: First consumer, Tecopesca Read More »
What is EKOenergy’s Ivy Award? We’re thankful to all our licensed sellers for offering EKOenergy-labelled energy all around the world. Once a year, we highlight the extraordinary achievements and celebrate a few of them. EKOenergy’s Ivy Award was created to honour a licensed EKOenergy seller for having made remarkable efforts in the promotion of EKOenergy-labelled
EKOenergy’s Ivy Award 2021 goes to Eida! Read More »
We are proud to announce that EKOenergy, international and nonprofit environmental label for renewable energy, is one of the recipients of the European Citizen’s Prize 2020! The European Citizen’s Prize is awarded by the European Parliament since 2008 to exceptional achievements in promoting mutual understanding and interaction between citizens or in facilitating cross-border or transnational
European Citizen’s Prize for EKOenergy ecolabel 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 »
