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UpEnergy fights poverty, improves health, and protects forests by making clean energy technologies available to more people in the developing world through carbon-financed distribution channels. UpEnergy works with technology manufacturers and local partners to deliver high quality products such as efficient cookstoves, water purification technologies, and solar lights to poorly served households at affordable prices.
Overview
Location
Uganda, Central Region, Kampala
Employees
51-200
Founded date
2011
Mentions in press and media 7
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| Apr 9, 2024 | UpEnergy announces Tanzania's first Article 6 authorisation for carbon credits from cleaner cookstoves | Rehema Mbalamwezi, VP Operations, UpEnergy; Hon. Dr. Selemani Saidi Jafo, Minister of State for Environment & Union Affairs, United Republic of Tanzania; Jacqueline Ngulla, Operation Manager, UpEnergy Tanzanian government approves corre... |
| May 23, 2023 | Community Carbon Announces Creation of Climate Resilience Impact Fund, Awards First Grants to Support Girls’ Education and Empowerment | “To reach a more equitable future and a healthier planet, keeping girls in school is a critical first step. I am thrilled that we are bringing more attention — and funding — to this issue." —Asha Mweru KAMPALA, Uganda (PRWEB) May 23, 2... |
| Mar 27, 2023 | UpEnergy issues world’s first carbon credits linked to electric clean cooking devices deployed in sub-Saharan Africa | “Zero-emissions electric pressure cookers are seemingly simple, low-cost devices that offer one of the best interventions for decarbonization while also addressing health and economic challenges." — Pantaleon Anani, Group Commercial Di... |
| Sep 15, 2022 | UpEnergy Group partners with myclimate on Malawi cleaner cookstove project to cut emissions and create 5M carbon credits | KAMPALA, UGANDA , September 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- UpEnergy Group, a social enterprise making cleaner technology more accessible for people and communities in low-income countries, today announced a partnership with Zurich-based fou... |
| Feb 15, 2014 | 14 really cool African tech startups worth watching in 2014 | This is a guest post by the managing editor at Burn Media Michelle Atagana. Technology is becoming commonplace and Africa is frequently touted as the next big hub. The continent is heading into an interesting space of tech-savvy consumers a... |
| Feb 15, 2014 | 14 really cool African tech startups worth watching in 2014 | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! This is a guest post by the managing editor at Bu... |
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FAQ about UpEnergy
When was UpEnergy founded?
UpEnergy was founded in 2011.
What has the press written about UpEnergy?
Parsers VC has collected 7 articles mentioning UpEnergy, among them “UpEnergy announces Tanzania's first Article 6 authorisation for carbon credits from cleaner cookstoves” (Apr 9, 2024) and “Community Carbon Announces Creation of Climate Resilience Impact Fund, Awards First Grants to Support Girls’ Education and Empowerment” (May 23, 2023).
Is UpEnergy still active?
Yes, UpEnergy is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Mar 6, 2025.