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Every summer, E8 launches Decarbon8-US, an impact fund administered by our 501(c)(3) partner, Realize Impact. The fund accepts philanthropic donations and grants and subsequently makes equity and debt investments in early-stage companies aligned with decarbonization priorities. This year's theme is renewable energy. Learn more about how Decarbon8-US works to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future, and how you can donate here: https://lnkd.in/gmBRCGqV #renewableenergy #cleantech #climatechange #sustainability

DOE's new foundation for US energy transition U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has appointed the board of directors for its new agency-related foundation, the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI). The FESI is a non-profit entity that will support the DOE in accelerating the commercialization of new and existing energy technologies by engaging with the private sector and philanthropic communities. The board members will set priorities for FESI, establish bylaws and governance structures, and actively fundraise for FESI activities and initiatives. Board members are leaders in energy and related sectors. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gx47ZDU8 #energytransition #doe #unitedstates #fondation #energysecurity #cleantechnologies #climate #icws

*ATTENTION NONPROFITS* Are you interested in making energy upgrades that reduce costs and improve your building’s energy efficiency? Apply today for the Building Upgrades Inspiring Local Transformation (BUILT Nonprofits) funding opportunity! 💼 Nonprofits that own and operate their buildings can receive up to $100,000 to fund energy efficient equipment and installation to reduce energy use, lower carbon emissions, and deliver long-term cost savings, so more of your budget can be focused on what matters most—your mission. Register for the upcoming BUILT Nonprofits webinar on October 9th, 2024, from 2-3 PM ET to uncover more about this funding opportunity and get a chance to ask questions directly to DOE staff: https://lnkd.in/e5V_iaAK ✅ Make a move and apply now to build a more sustainable future for your organization. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eVkac-Gd #Nonprofits #energy #energyfunding #energyefficiency #grants

This is what true, holistic energy mega-project development should look like! #energytransformation #Canadianenergy #Indigenouspartnerships #industryleaders #gamechangers #OneILF #improvingqualityoflife

From small villages funding renewable energy to charities aiding war-torn regions, and companies operating global co-ops, the possibilities are endless. Our platform empowers communities, organizations, and innovators to turn ideas into action and create meaningful change. ✨ Ready to explore the opportunities? https://lnkd.in/ekuJX7bB #OneWorldProject #InnovationForGood #GlobalImpact #DecentralizedSolutions

🌱✨ Nonprofits, every penny counts in fulfilling your mission. By switching to solar energy, you can save on utility bills and allocate more funds to your cause. Let’s make 2025 the year your organization shines even brighter! Contact us today to learn more about the opportunities.💡 #NonprofitSustainability #SolarPower #EcoFriendly #SPHSolutions

"Less philanthropy, more business" It's a mistake I see many energy proponents make - effective community benefit strategies are not about how much $s an organization decides to voluntarily donate to charity. It's a much more strategic exercise and should be grounded in what is of #socialvalue (i.e. #socialimpact that is relatively important in context). https://lnkd.in/g_rgZka6 #communitybenefits #renewableenergy #socialimpact

In #Scotland we launched our first panel session to accelerate disseminating low-carbon knowledge in the European communities that we serve. The panel's theme was “How CCS and Ocean Power Technologies Intertwine Offshore.” Laure Mora, a key member of our organization, highlighted the following before the panel commenced (she is pictured speaking in the orange jacket): 1.) Thanking all volunteers, supporters, attendees, and event sponsors via Industrial Gas Consultants LLC. and CCU International. 2.) How our organization counts with the backing of skilled professionals from companies like Petrobras, aramco, ExxonMobil, Siemens, Honeywell, SLB, and Repsol. 3.) Detailing the diversity of the Founding Board, which includes 6 of the 11 Founding Board Members being women. 4.) How proceeds that we generate continue to go to advance charitable causes. 5.) Our unwavering commitment to #bridging the gap between developed and developing nations. #KnowledgeSharing #Global #Europe

SaveLBI.Org www.savelbi.org Please, consider joining this very good cause for the island, it's residents and it's businesses as prices are sure to escalate. But, to me, that is only the symptom to the problem. The long term environmental and sustainable impact these installation of these turbines can have to our eastern ecosystem, will be devastating because it's forever. And it is now evident that the mapping of the ocean floor did in fact confuse and thus kill ocean life. Much of this affected the local whales that migrate by LBI. Especially near 5th street. Also dolphins and other ocean life was affected. In Spring Lake, NJ a rare Beaked Whale washed ashore. Please at least research what SaveLBI is doing and why it is important. Please see note below from group, friend and President, below: Dear supporters, The crowds may be dwindling, but our work effort to protect the Island and the ocean is not. Now that the Atlantic Shores project off Long Beach Island (LBI) has been federally approved we are intensely engaged in lawsuit preparation and plan to file a series of complaints within the next two months. We have also been trying to reach persons and businesses in other parts of the State who may not realize that even if they are not directly affected by the shore impact of this project, they will be affected in their pocketbooks, particularly in their electric bills. Regarding those bills, in the past year Statewide average residential electricity rates increased by about 15 percent. This is just the beginning. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has guaranteed higher prices for two new offshore wind projects and is now considering a more highly subsidized price for the Atlantic Shores project. Together this will increase residential bills by another 23 percent, commercial bills by 27 percent and industrial bills by 30 percent. For the full offshore wind program, we expect these increases to almost double.   In a competitive world, this is economic suicide and must be moderated. Given all the other problems with the Atlantic Shores project as described in the attached letter sent to all our State and federal representatives, the obvious smart thing for the BPU to do is to not approve the Atlantic Shores project. We urge you to send that message to the BPU, and to our elected representatives more inland and north of LBI.   We continue to raise funds to support our legal effort regarding this project though our website, www.savelbi.org. In that regard, we invite you to be a sponsor or foursome for our SaveLBI Golf Classic on September 24, 2024 at the LBI National Golf & Resort, 99 Golf Road, in Little Egg Harbor. Please see the link below and contact us with any questions.  https://lnkd.in/eNjt8NxU We hope to see you there and appreciate all you do for the cause!  Bob Stern, President Save LBI

Our latest #SocialInnovation design report is live! Why did we design and run a #GreenEnergy innovation competition? ◻ In sub-Saharan Africa at least 600 million people, or about 50 percent of the region’s population, lack regular access to electricity. ◻ Two-thirds of sub-Saharan countries currently experience regular outages, forcing businesses and households to rely on backup generators that run on diesel or gasoline at costs that are four times the price of the power grid. ◻ African countries are responsible for less than 3% of global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and have the lowest emissions per capita of any region, yet Africa is the continent most vulnerable to negative effects of global climate change ◻ While traditional energy sources must be part of the mix as African economies continue to emerge, investment in green energy sources will be critical for meeting infrastructure and job market needs as Africa’s population grows. ◻ Redirecting investments from fossil fuels to green energy sources and increasing investment in off-grid solutions will be necessary to create scaled access to electricity in rural and urban communities alike. Stayed tuned to find out which of our 5 finalist teams will take home the grand prize in May, and how all of our winners are working to scale their work and create a positive impact on the world!