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EKOenergy is a globally available nonprofit ecolabel for #renewableenergy, managed by environmental organisations. By choosing EKOenergy-labelled energy, you help us fight climate change, protect biodiversity, and promote international solidarity. #SDGs
“Accelerating the transition to renewable energy is the fastest and most cost-competitive solution to long-term energy security, resilience, and prosperity.”
#energytransition #renewablesnow
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Our weekly reminder to decision makers here and elsewhere:
Renewable energy is
- good for our wallets
- good for our planet
- good for employment and our economy
- good to ensure our independence from petrodictatorships and big oil.
- good for all!
Another edition in our Renewable Energy Beyond Borders series!
With the financial support from our Climate Fund, @amazonwatch.org and its partners brought solar power to Indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon.
Solar power to support telecommunication and ensure forest protection!
#SDG15
Ahead of the 19-20 March European Council, a group of 35 civil society organisations, including EKOenergy, is calling on EU leaders ( @ec.europa.eu ) to protect the integrity and predictability of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
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Over 270 organisations remind @ec.europa.eu that European policy should be shaped by and for its 450 million citizens.
- Re-vitalise European democracy
- Rules exist to protect the public
- No blank cheque for polluting industries
- Evidence-based law-making
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Together with 76 other groups and associations, we are calling on EU policymakers to ensure an ambitious implementation of the Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings (ETS2). No more delay!
@ec.europa.eu
👉 Read the letter here: carbonmarketwatch.org/publications...
We just received an inspiring video about a solar project we recently funded in Lebanon.
- Thank you, Concern Worldwide and partners, for the careful preparation and implementation, and for the video.
- And thanks also to all users of EKOenergy-labelled energy!
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We received photos and news from a solar project we are funding in Myanmar:
Solar power to fight energy poverty in rural indigenous communities and in camps for internally displaced persons (IDP).
Stay tuned for more!
“The essential result of this paper isn’t how fast we’re warming, but that warming is now happening faster than before and that the difference isn’t negligible.”
#ClimateCrisis
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The Gambia Daily newspaper published an article about a solar project funded by EKOenergy.
On the occasion of the opening of a solar-powered food processing and cool storage facility.
The article also writes about EKOenergy's objectives and actions.
Thank you to all those involved!
Farewell to Laura, who has helped us coordinate the approval of 8 new Climate Fund projects over the last 2 months!
(Stay tuned for more info about the new projects soon!).
Thank you, Kateryna, for the tiramisu. Thank you, Estelle, for the fun facts presentation.
International Women’s Day 2026!
As respect, solidarity, and equality are under severe pressure worldwide, it's more important than ever not to be indifferent, but to do all we can to build inclusive societies where everyone can participate and feel safe.
A new vacancy for #EuropeanSolidarityCorps volunteers at EKOenergy!
- 1-year projects
- For EU residents, 18-30 yrs old
- Based in Helsinki, Finland
- Start in June & August
- Promoting renewable energy worldwide
#EuropeanYouth
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"Renewable energy beyond borders".
In this new series, we showcase how EKOenergy contributes to the SDGs. Ahead of Women’s Day, on 8 March, we begin with SDG 5, Gender Equality, and explore how renewable energy empowers women, strengthens communities, and fosters lasting social change.
Our weekly reminder to decision-makers here and elsewhere:
Much more can and must be done to realise the UN Sustainable Development Goals!
🔆 Clean and affordable renewable energy for all
🌱 Respect nature
🤲 International solidarity
🟰 End discrimination
#FridaysForFuture
🎶 In our newest campaign, we reach out to companies in the global music sector.
While some are developing their own strategies to switch to 100% renewable energy, most, unfortunately, don't have time to explore the options. This is where EKOenergy can help.
"The new micro-utility now provides 24/7 electricity to all 117 residents, replacing diesel generators and bringing reliable, clean power to every home."
If you want to help us fund more life-changing projects like this, get in touch to learn more.
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A new leaflet in our Climate Stories series! The newest Climate Story is about a recently finalised, EKOenergy-funded solar project in Balochistan, Pakistan.
If you want to support projects like this one, let us know. Many more highly needed renewable energy projects are awaiting funding.
The spectacular growth of wind and solar (and this is only the beginning)
Source: Lion Hirth, on LinkedIn.
"Fossil fuels built much of the world in the 20th century, but in this century, we have better alternatives."
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Together with over 70 other organisations, we call upon Japan's Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) not to provide support for any expansion plans related to the Tangguh LNG project (Tangguh LNG) in West Papua Province, Indonesia.
-> Bad for people, bad for the planet!
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Our weekly reminder for decision-makers here and elsewhere:
Much more can be done to make our planet a nice and safe place for all!
- Renewable energy, not fossil fuels
- Cooperation and solidarity, not greed
- Nature protection, not exploitation.
#FridaysForFuture
We received a short video about a solar project we funded in India: solar-powered water pumps for 7 remote villages in West-Bengal, India.
Words, not deeds! By choosing EKOenergy-labelled energy, you contribute to life-changing projects like this!
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We received more photos from a project we funded in Malawi.
The NGO Renew’N’Able Malawi (RENAMA) installed solar panels and solar-powered water pumps in four schools in southern Malawi. Additionally, our grant also enabled the construction of 2 solar kiosks to charge phones.
All works well!
Light for Ukraine!
Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine is entering its 5th year. Let's do more to support Ukrainians in their heroic fight for survival, democracy, and justice.
With EKOenergy, we regularly donate what we can to support solar installations in schools, hospitals... Contact us for more information.
Together with many other NGOs, experts, etc., we urge EU decision-makers to ensure that all funds falling under the three Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation voluntary sustainable product categories exclude companies developing new fossil fuel projects.
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If you want to meet hundreds of other renewable energy enthusiasts at the RECS Market Meeting in Prague, Czechia, on 2 and 3 June, register soon. The early bird rate ends on 2 March!
(EKOenergy is proud to be a supporting association of the conference again this year!)
👉 recsmarket.eu
Cheers! 13 years of EKOenergy = 13 years of concrete, tangible climate action! EKOenergy users in over 80 countries, renewable energy campaigns, 10 million € in grants for solar projects, and much more!
We use this occasion to look back, express our thanks, and confirm that we are ready for more!
4 years of Russia’s invasion. Ukrainians risk everything daily. Russia earned €1 trillion from fossil fuels while EU loopholes let flows continue.
Our graphic shows who must act. The 20th EU #sanctions must close loopholes, ban maritime services, and sanction Yamal #LNG.