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Energy Efficient Appliances in the World of COVID-19

A message from Steven Hunt, Senior Energy Innovation Advisor, UK Department for International Development, Co-Chair, Efficiency for Access Coalition

Efficiency for Access Shares New Data & Guidance for Improving Solar Water Pump Durability

A new memo from Efficiency for Access and the Schatz Energy Research Center shares important solar water pump test data and explains how to improve current test methods and quality assurance efforts.

Efficiency for Access and ENERGIA Publish the First Policy Brief Centering Off-Grid Appliances in Energy Access and Gender Equality Efforts

A new, first-of-its-kind policy brief from the Efficiency for Access Coalition and ENERGIA reveals the benefits of modern energy are not reaching those who need it most.

40 Organizations Sign the Empowering Access Pledge

40 organizations commit to establishing, maintaining, or advancing the practice of gender mainstreaming in their work.

The Global LEAP Awards COVID-19 Update

To mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on the off-grid solar sector, the Global LEAP Awards team has been working closely with stakeholders to support companies participating in our competitions and results-based financing programs.

Efficiency for Access Reacts to COVID-19

The spread of COVID-19 brings challenges for us all, but the Efficiency for Access Coalition remains focused on its work to promote high-performing appliances that enhance access to clean energy for the world's poorest people.

The Shift in Energy Choices will be Life-Changing

A Message from Jeffrey Prins, Head of Portfolio – Renewable Energy, IKEA Foundation

Efficiency for Access Research and Development Fund extends Enabling Technologies Funding Call deadline

USAID Announces the Winners of the second Global LEAP Awards Solar E-Waste Challenge

The second Global LEAP Awards Solar E-Waste Challenge selected four winning companies to implement innovative projects in off-grid battery technologies in five countries across sub-Saharan Africa.

IKEA Foundation joins Efficiency for Access Coalition to accelerate renewable energy access for all

IKEA Foundation has joined the Coalition with a €5 million grant contribution to promote renewable energy efficiency as a driver for universal access

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