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UN Sustainable Development Goal 7

⚑ Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by substantially increasing the share of renewable energy globally.

685M
Without electricity globally
people β€” mostly in sub-Saharan Africa
21%
US renewable energy share
of total electricity generation in 2023
8.6%
Energy burden (low-income US)
low-income households spend 3x more of income on energy

Key Targets by 2030

7.1

Ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services

7.2

Substantially increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix

7.3

Double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency

7.4

Expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for modern and sustainable energy services

Thematic Areas

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Solar & Wind Access

Community solar programs and rooftop solar for low-income households.

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Energy Efficiency

Weatherization, appliance upgrades, and building retrofits for efficiency.

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Energy Justice

Advocacy for utility affordability and equitable clean energy transition.

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Global Energy Access

International programs bringing electricity to off-grid communities.

Why It Matters for Nonprofits

Clean energy nonprofits are growing rapidly as the energy transition accelerates. Environmental NTEE C organizations increasingly focus on the clean energy / climate nexus, making SDG 7 a key area of mission overlap.

Aligned NTEE Sectors

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