SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy

“Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all”

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Support these regional organizations

  • Check out the work of Green Justice Coalition, a team of technical and environmental justice experts and advocates tackling energy democracy with community-owned microgrid projects.

  • See how the Boston Climate Action Network is catalyzing Boston’s government, communities, and other stakeholders to take decisive steps to reduce the carbon emissions that cause climate change.   

  • Help Boston Affordable Energy Coalition build an accessible solar energy movement in and around Codman Square/

Key pieces of state legislation

Support these national/international organizations

  • Feel inspired by Practical Action’s work to help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems – made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality.

  • Connect with Sunlabob Renewable Energy, which focuses on renewable energy applications that are technically, economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.

  • Check out the World Bank’s Nigeria Electrification Project, which will increase access to electricity services for households, public educational institutions, and underserved (MSMEs) micro, small, and medium enterprises.

  • Support Kiva Eco-Friendly Micro-loans, which helps give people access to products that reduce pollution and provide sustainable energy, and support businesses that promote recycling.


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Support regional organizations

  • Advocate with the Boston Clean Energy Coalition, a grassroots advocacy association that works to accelerate efforts in Boston to transition to a clean, green economy.

  • See how Green Energy Consumers Alliance is harnessing our power as consumers to speed the transition to a low-carbon future.

  • Become a member of the Sierra Club MA Chapter, and learn how too explore, enjoy, and protect the planet.

  • Learn about Environment Massachusetts, the challenges confronting our environment and what they’re doing to advocate for solutions.

  • Massachusetts Clean Energy Center seeks to grow the clean energy sector in the state through funding of innovative technologies and attracting labor for the clean energy workforce, among a few other strategies

Key pieces of state legislation

Support these national/international organizations

  • Check out World Bioenergy Association, a global organization dedicated to supporting and representing the wide range of actors in the bioenergy sector.

  • Learn about the World Resources Institute, which turn big ideas into action to sustain our natural resources


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Support these regional organizations

  • Volunteer for ClimateXChange, an organization that provides research, education, and advocacy to move us towards a low-carbon economy through market-based mechanisms.

  • Advocate for wind energy with the help of WindExchange, a platform that shares the best available science and fact-based wind energy information for communities.

  • Check out the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts.

  • Get involved with Mass Clean Energy Future, a growing coalition of environmental, business, faith and civic organizations dedicated to passing carbon pricing legislation and policies that assure Massachusetts continues its national clean energy leadership.

Key pieces of state legislation

Support these national/international organizations

  • Explore the International Renewable Energy Agency, an intergovernmental organization that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future.

  • Get involved with Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy.

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