Chad Lipton
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Grant funding available in National Geographic's Great Energy Challenge

Started Jan 9, 2015 0 Replies

National Geographic has an ongoing grant program that provides early-stage funding for entrepreneurs delivering and/or developing energy-based solutions.The grant program is part of an energy…Continue

 

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Gary Zhang commented on Chad Lipton's blog post Microgrids Key to Bringing a Billion Out of the Dark
"Good topic."
Jun 2, 2015
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Microgrids Key to Bringing a Billion Out of the Dark

Every night, more than a billion people live in the dark when the sun goes down. They experience a different world than that of people in developed countries. Their only source of light, where available, comes from kerosene – a fuel that is expensive, dirty and potentially dangerous. Consequently, their immediate environment is often filled with smoke and fire, thereby making it difficult to even see properly.Ten years ago, alternatives to kerosene were hard to find. Today is a very different…See More
May 22, 2015
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May 22, 2015
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Microgrids Key to Bringing a Billion Out of the Dark

Every night, more than a billion people live in the dark when the sun goes down. They experience a different world than that of people in developed countries. Their only source of light, where available, comes from kerosene – a fuel that is expensive, dirty and potentially dangerous. Consequently, their immediate environment is often filled with smoke and fire, thereby making it difficult to even see properly.Ten years ago, alternatives to kerosene were hard to find. Today is a very different…See More
May 22, 2015
Evan Mills left a comment for Chad Lipton
"Thanks, Chad.  Looks like a great opportunity for our members.  Great to see National Geographic being so supportive in this space!"
Jan 9, 2015
Chad Lipton was featured
Jan 9, 2015
Chad Lipton posted a discussion

Grant funding available in National Geographic's Great Energy Challenge

National Geographic has an ongoing grant program that provides early-stage funding for entrepreneurs delivering and/or developing energy-based solutions.The grant program is part of an energy initiative called the Great Energy Challenge. The goal of the grant program is to support promising, global energy solutions as a response to energy resource constraints, environmental limitations and climate change. To learn more, visit:…See More
Jan 9, 2015
Chad Lipton posted a blog post

One Year After Typhoon Yolanda, a Philippines City Rebuilds With Sustainble Transport in Mind

This November 8 will mark the one-year anniversary of Typhoon Yolanda, the devastating storm that claimed at least 6,300 lives and displaced millions more. In Tacloban, one of the hardest-hit areas southeast of Manila, the destruction is still evident: A cement house lies partially submerged in the ocean. Large ships are grounded right next to the main street. Debris fills abandoned shops that have not yet reopened. Permanent housing and general reconstruction are a work in progress, with a…See More
Nov 6, 2014
Salvatore Chester commented on Chad Lipton's blog post In the Push to Expand Energy Access, Companies Eye Loan Guarantees
"For BOP customers I know (in rural Ethiopia), In my opinion the bet options is still to go c.o.d. for "available right products". That is quality, durable and affordable: ranging from $ 10 to 30 for lighting and mobile charging. The…"
Nov 6, 2014
vincenzo capogna commented on Chad Lipton's blog post In the Push to Expand Energy Access, Companies Eye Loan Guarantees
"Very interesting! Thank you for sharing. "
Nov 6, 2014
Mitra Ardron commented on Chad Lipton's blog post In the Push to Expand Energy Access, Companies Eye Loan Guarantees
"Useful article Chad, we are looking at using Guarrantees for SEAL."
Nov 3, 2014
samson tsegaye commented on Chad Lipton's blog post In the Push to Expand Energy Access, Companies Eye Loan Guarantees
"Dear Chad great, This approach is really important for a country like Ethiopia, Many got stuck by lacking such opportunities. I wish to have this chance in Ethiopia. Thank you for sharing. Samson"
Oct 30, 2014
Cindy Nawilis commented on Chad Lipton's blog post In the Push to Expand Energy Access, Companies Eye Loan Guarantees
"This would be a great enhancement to what we at SunFunder currently offer!"
Oct 16, 2014
Yotam Ariel commented on Chad Lipton's blog post In the Push to Expand Energy Access, Companies Eye Loan Guarantees
"This is very interesting. Thank you for sharing, Chad."
Oct 15, 2014
Chad Lipton's blog post was featured

In the Push to Expand Energy Access, Companies Eye Loan Guarantees

Loan guarantees have been around since at least the 1940s, when the U.S. government backed loans for homes, farms and businesses for World War II veterans. More recently, the U.S. government has used loan guarantee programs to support the development of clean energy. Projects including the large Ivanpah solar facility in California’s Mojave Desert, a large…See More
Oct 15, 2014
Chad Lipton was featured
Oct 15, 2014

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I run a grant program that funds entrepreneurs working on energy solutions, primarily off-grid solutions.

Chad Lipton's Blog

Microgrids Key to Bringing a Billion Out of the Dark

Posted on May 22, 2015 at 6:38am 1 Comment

Every night, more than a billion people live in the dark when the sun goes down. They experience a different world than that of people in developed countries. Their only source of light, where available, comes from kerosene – a fuel that is expensive, dirty and potentially dangerous. Consequently, their immediate environment is often filled with smoke and fire, thereby making it difficult to even see properly.

Ten years ago, alternatives to kerosene were hard to find. Today is a very…

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One Year After Typhoon Yolanda, a Philippines City Rebuilds With Sustainble Transport in Mind

Posted on November 6, 2014 at 5:23am 0 Comments

This November 8 will mark the one-year anniversary of Typhoon Yolanda, the devastating storm that claimed at least 6,300 lives and displaced millions more. In Tacloban, one of the hardest-hit areas southeast of Manila, the destruction is still evident: A cement house lies partially submerged in the ocean. Large ships are grounded right next to the main street. Debris fills abandoned shops that have not yet reopened. Permanent housing and general reconstruction are a work in progress, with a…

Continue

In the Push to Expand Energy Access, Companies Eye Loan Guarantees

Posted on October 15, 2014 at 9:40am 6 Comments

Loan guarantees have been around since at least the 1940s, when the U.S. government backed loans for homes, farms and businesses for World War II veterans. More recently, the U.S. government has used loan guarantee programs to support the development of clean energy. Projects including the large Ivanpah solar facility in California’s Mojave Desert, a large…

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National Geographic Announces Terra Watt Prize Winners

Posted on June 13, 2014 at 8:30am 0 Comments

National Geographic helped advance the cause of sustainable energy for off-grid communities by crowning the winners of the Terra Watt Prize — the first competition of its kind — on June 11 in Washington, D.C. As torchbearers for cleaner, safer, and cheaper energy alternatives for the global poor, co-champions Mera Gao Micro Grid Power (MGP) and…

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At 4:17pm on January 9, 2015, Evan Mills said…

Thanks, Chad.  Looks like a great opportunity for our members.  Great to see National Geographic being so supportive in this space!

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