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Activity report 2022 - the developments of the Green Electricity and Green Gas labels during the energy crisis.

It is now clear: in 2022, 2.2 TWh of green electricity was generated with the Grüner Strom-Label and 1.3 TWh of biogas with the Grünes

June 22, 2023

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The Grüner Strom-Label turns 25 - this is what lies behind the seal of approval of the environmental associations

Since 1998, the Grüner Strom-Label has been campaigning for the energy turnaround. The seal of approval ensures more transparency and transparency in the electricity tariff jungle.

June 13, 2023

Certification period 2022 successfully completed

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Tested and found to be green: Over 200 green electricity tariffs carry the Grüner Strom-Label

The 2022 certification period for the Grüner Strom-Label was successfully completed. Providers of more than 200 green electricity tariffs are driving the energy transition forward.

January 17, 2023

Earth overload day has been moving forward since 1971. Mankind is consuming more and more resources that are not actually available. (Source: Grüner Strom Label e.V. according to data.footprintnetwork.org)

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#MoveTheDate: AWO and Grüner Strom Label e.V. are strong partners for the energy transition

Earth Overload Day proves once again: now is the time to act to stop the climate catastrophe. The AWO Bundesverband e.V. goes with

July 28, 2022

The new Green Gas criteria place strict requirements on the gas product, the energy provider and the use of subsidies

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Grünes Gas-Label: Promotion of Renewable Energies Becomes Mandatory

Grünes Gas-Label focuses on promoting energy transition projects / Mandatory coal phase-out by 2026

July 4, 2022

All biogas tariffs from Prokon receive the Green Gas Label

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Awarded: All biogas tariffs from Prokon with Grünes Gas-Label

Eco-label of environmental associations confirms quality of all biogas tariffs of Germany's largest energy cooperative / Temporary special arrangement due to biogas shortage to promote renewables

June 21, 2022

In 2019, Green Electricity funding co-financed more than 90 energy transition projects with 6 million euros.

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2021: Certified green power sales reach new record level

Sales of green electricity-certified green electricity 2021 rise to 1.8 TWh / In 2019, more than 90 energy transition projects with around 6 million

June 7, 2022

Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. now seventh supporter of the Grüner Strom Label e.V.

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New sponsor: Deutsche Umwelthilfe joins Grüner Strom Label e.V.

Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. now seventh supporter of the Grüner Strom Label e.V. / Cooperation with the goal of 100 % renewable

May 17, 2022

In 2018, Green Electricity funding co-funded more than 160 energy transition projects with 4 million euros.

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2020: CERTIFIED GREEN ELECTRICITY AT RECORD HIGH AGAIN

Highest sales of Green Electricity-certified green electricity. In 2018, over 160 projects were co-financed with approximately 4 million euros.

June 16, 2021

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In order to exploit the potential of green electricity for the energy transition, it is important that green electricity providers are not economically intertwined with the large energy corporations. This is guaranteed with providers that have been awarded the Green Electricity Label.

Suddenly the electricity or gas tariff was twice as expensive or you couldn't find an offer in the first place? Unfortunately, this currently reflects the reality of the energy market: wholesale prices for electricity and gas are at a historically high level.

Helpful tips for saving energy at home. This reduces the need for fossil fuels, makes us more independent in terms of energy policy, is easy on the wallet and protects the climate.

The energy crisis shows that it is worthwhile in the long term to look for renewable energy products, preferably with the Green Electricity and Green Gas labels. Because here, investments in the energy turnaround are guaranteed.

Nuclear phase-out? Yes, please! Why the energy transition is important for peace, climate and health

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Helpful tips for saving energy at home. This reduces the need for fossil fuels, makes us more independent in terms of energy policy, is easy on the wallet and protects the climate.

Nuclear phase-out? Yes, please! Why the energy transition is important for peace, climate and health

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