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CPower Signs United Nations-Led 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPower Energy ("CPower"), the national leader in unlocking the power of customer Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), today announced it has joined the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact. The 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact is an ambitious effort coordinated by the United Nations, Sustainable Energy for All, and a growing list of signatories from companies, organizations, and governments around the world to accelerate the decarbonization of the world's electricity systems in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7).

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPower Energy (" CPower "), the national leader in unlocking the power of customer Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), today announced it has joined the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact.
  • As part of its commitment for the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact, CPower is aiming to decarbonize the grid by maximizing the value of its customers' DERs through a Customer-Powered Grid™ – an interconnected grid that is less reliant on fossil fuels and created by aggregating energy users' DERs to reduce demand on the grid.
  • Through its work with the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact, CPower intends to demonstrate how automation can allocate clean energy sources to address multiple grid needs; how organizations can reduce carbon emissions through DER flexibility; and to further advocate for policy that prioritizes the clean energy transition.
  • We look forward to working with those that are a part of the Compact to continue to accelerate the energy transition," said John Horton, President and CEO, CPower.

SEforALL Forum Closes with Over USD 347 Million in New Commitments Made to Energy Access and Transition

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Friday, May 20, 2022
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KIGALI, Rwanda, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, 19 May, the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Forum, co-hosted by the Government of Rwanda, closed after three days of programming focused on advancing a clean and inclusive energy transition around the world.

Key Points: 
  • The Forum included the announcement of several new commitments and initiatives to support energy access and transition, with approximately USD 347 million in finance commitments revealed by SEforALL's partners.
  • "Energy, climate and development must go together clean energy access truly is the link to a better life, to a safer and more prosperous future."
  • Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) committed USD 50 million to further its multi-year support for SEforALL to bridge energy access gaps and support energy transition programmes in targeted markets.
  • IKEA Foundation announced USD 5.8 million in funding for the Universal Energy Facility , the results-based financing facility managed by SEforALL.

SEforALL Forum Closes with Over USD 347 Million in New Commitments Made to Energy Access and Transition

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Friday, May 20, 2022
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KIGALI, Rwanda, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, 19 May, the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Forum, co-hosted by the Government of Rwanda, closed after three days of programming focused on advancing a clean and inclusive energy transition around the world.

Key Points: 
  • The Forum included the announcement of several new commitments and initiatives to support energy access and transition, with approximately USD 347 million in finance commitments revealed by SEforALL's partners.
  • "Energy, climate and development must go together clean energy access truly is the link to a better life, to a safer and more prosperous future."
  • Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) committed USD 50 million to further its multi-year support for SEforALL to bridge energy access gaps and support energy transition programmes in targeted markets.
  • IKEA Foundation announced USD 5.8 million in funding for the Universal Energy Facility , the results-based financing facility managed by SEforALL.

OPEC Fund steps up support for clean cooking through MoU with SEforAll and development award for AAID

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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OPEC Fund Director-General Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said: "We are very pleased to expand further our cooperation with SEforALL with the aim to unlock much-needed investments for clean cooking.

Key Points: 
  • OPEC Fund Director-General Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said: "We are very pleased to expand further our cooperation with SEforALL with the aim to unlock much-needed investments for clean cooking.
  • The OPEC Fund's 2021 Annual Award for Development, which focused on clean cooking solutions, was presented to the African Agency for Integrated Development (AAID) during the event today.
  • Now in its 15th year, the OPEC Fund Annual Award for Development recognizes individuals and organizations for their outstanding work in, and contributions to, development.
  • The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is the only globally mandated development institution that provides financing from member countries to non-member countries exclusively.

OPEC Fund steps up support for clean cooking through MoU with SEforAll and development award for AAID

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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OPEC Fund Director-General Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said: "We are very pleased to expand further our cooperation with SEforALL with the aim to unlock much-needed investments for clean cooking.

Key Points: 
  • OPEC Fund Director-General Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said: "We are very pleased to expand further our cooperation with SEforALL with the aim to unlock much-needed investments for clean cooking.
  • The OPEC Fund's 2021 Annual Award for Development, which focused on clean cooking solutions, was presented to the African Agency for Integrated Development (AAID) during the event today.
  • Now in its 15th year, the OPEC Fund Annual Award for Development recognizes individuals and organizations for their outstanding work in, and contributions to, development.
  • The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is the only globally mandated development institution that provides financing from member countries to non-member countries exclusively.

Energy Leaders Launch 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact

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Friday, September 24, 2021
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NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading energy buyers, suppliers, solutions providers and governments announced today the formal launch of the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact in partnership with Sustainable Energy for All and the UN Energy. The Compact represents a new global effort to accelerate the transition to a carbon-free electricity sector to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change. SEforALL and Google made the announcement today during the United Nations High level Dialogue on Energy in New York. In addition to Google, founding signatories of the Compact include The AES Corporation, Orsted, EDP, the city of Des Moines, Iowa, the government of Iceland, and others.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Leading energy buyers, suppliers, solutions providers and governments announced today the formal launch of the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact in partnership with Sustainable Energy for All and the UN Energy.
  • "Taking action against climate change is the most important and urgent issue facing us today, and AES is proud to join the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact.
  • "24/7 carbon-free energy is a critical development in energy procurement practices and EnergyTag is delighted to be a signatory of this Compact.
  • Stakeholders across the energy ecosystem are invited to sign on to the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact, and can do so by contacting Sustainable Energy for All at [email protected] .

Energy Leaders Launch 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact

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Friday, September 24, 2021
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NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading energy buyers, suppliers, solutions providers and governments announced today the formal launch of the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact in partnership with Sustainable Energy for All and the UN Energy. The Compact represents a new global effort to accelerate the transition to a carbon-free electricity sector to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change. SEforALL and Google made the announcement today during the United Nations High level Dialogue on Energy in New York. In addition to Google, founding signatories of the Compact include The AES Corporation, Orsted, EDP, the city of Des Moines, Iowa, the government of Iceland, and others.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Leading energy buyers, suppliers, solutions providers and governments announced today the formal launch of the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact in partnership with Sustainable Energy for All and the UN Energy.
  • "Taking action against climate change is the most important and urgent issue facing us today, and AES is proud to join the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact.
  • "24/7 carbon-free energy is a critical development in energy procurement practices and EnergyTag is delighted to be a signatory of this Compact.
  • Stakeholders across the energy ecosystem are invited to sign on to the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact, and can do so by contacting Sustainable Energy for All at [email protected] .

SEforALL and Google to Launch New Compact to Decarbonize Electricity Globally

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Electricity generates 25% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, and is key to decarbonizing other sectors of the economy, including buildings, transport, and industry.

Key Points: 
  • Electricity generates 25% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, and is key to decarbonizing other sectors of the economy, including buildings, transport, and industry.
  • Google and SEforALL will leverage Google's experience to build a global Compact for 24/7 Carbon-free Energy (CFE).
  • Google and SEforAll are calling on companies, governments and other stakeholders who commit to the principles of 24/7 CFE to join the Compact and work together to enact the policies critical to fully decarbonize the world's electricity systems.
  • "We are eager to work with Sustainable Energy for All and the world's governments and corporations to fully decarbonize grids and support a carbon-free economy.

SEforALL and Google to Launch New Compact to Decarbonize Electricity Globally

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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VIENNA, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A carbon-free electricity sector is the foundation for reaching a net-zero global economy. Electricity generates 25% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, and is key to decarbonizing other sectors of the economy, including buildings, transport, and industry. To achieve net-zero emissions across the global economy by 2050, electricity must become the core of the energy system and be decarbonized even faster, while expanding to meet the increasing demands of millions who lack adequate access to electricity today.   

Key Points: 
  • - With support from UN-Energy, SEforALL and Google planto build a global coalition of companies, governments and others interested in fully decarbonizing their energy consumption, starting with the launch of the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact.
  • VIENNA, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A carbon-free electricity sector is the foundation for reaching a net-zero global economy.
  • Google and SEforALL will leverage Google's experience to build a global Compact for 24/7 Carbon-free Energy (CFE).
  • Google and SEforAll are calling on companies, governments and other stakeholders who commit to the principles of 24/7 CFE to join the Compact and work together to enact the policies critical to fully decarbonize the world's electricity systems.