Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program (K-CEP)
About
17 foundations and individuals have pledged $51 million to help increase the energy efficiency of cooling in developing countries. Through K-CEP, these funds will help nations transition to more efficient cooling equipment, phasing down the production and use of HFCs and replacing them with newer, climate-safe coolants.
Foundations and donors contributing to K-CEP include:
- Barr Foundation
- Bill Gates
- Children’s Investment Fund Foundation
- ClimateWorks Foundation
- David and Lucile Packard Foundation
- Heising-Simons Foundation
- John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
- Josh and Anita Bekenstein
- John and Ann Doerr
- Laura and John Arnold
- Oak Foundation
- Open Philanthropy Project
- Pisces Foundation
- Sandler Foundation
- Sea Change Foundation
- William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
- Wyss Foundation
Technical Advisory Committee
K-CEP’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) provides guidance on strategy, investments, and reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.
The Efficiency Cooling Office (ECO) serves as the K-CEP program office, providing grantmaking, reporting, program management, and other services to help K-CEP funders and partners maximize the climate and development benefits of K-CEP.
Company Offices
- Rwanda
- Kigali