PRESS RELEASE SEGE: Huge interest for the first Women’s Energy Cooperative – The Registrations are open
The establishment of the 1st Energy Community “popular base” in Greece and in Europe for Women Entrepreneurs and their Businesses is a reality and is implemented by the Greek Association of Women Entrepreneurs – S.E.G.E. in collaboration with social cooperative ELEKTRA Energy, official member of the Pan-European Federation of Energy Cooperatives (RESCOOP), which will provide technical support for the Project.
In the Energy Cooperative of S.E.G.E. can participate members of the Association (either as individuals or as legal entities) in order to be active in the energy sector, utilizing clean energy sources. The Goal of the energy cooperative will be to strengthen individual / family incomes, local entrepreneurship and the solidarity economy in terms of energy democracy.
Participation Shares
“We set a minimum participation share of € 500, in order for the cooperative to be accessible to all Female Greek Entrepreneurs”, emphasizes the President of the Greek Association of Women Entrepreneurs (SEGE), Ms. Lina Tsaltampasi. “From then on, each member is free to enter the Energy Cooperative by buying as many multiple shares of € 500 as he wishes.”
“The interest in participating in our Energy Community has already exceeded all expectations,” said President Tsaltampasi. “It is another proof that in the Association the collectivity finds a way out, as from the first thought until the implementation, women entrepreneurs from all over Greece, under the guidance of our Member, Mrs. Corovessi Alice, General Director of INZEV (Institute for Zero Energy Consumption Buildings). “
The expressions of interest for participation have started through the online expression of interest form.
* Deadline for submission of applications, until March 5.
Those Women Entrepreneurs who are interested, will have the opportunity to attend training seminars that will take place in March (29/03) and April (the date has not been finalized yet) by S.E.G.E. and social cooperative ELECTRA Energy
Why should you participate in WEnCoop?
- Because with a small share I can gain Energy Autonomy
- Because with more shares I can get additional income
- Because I contribute to the Green Development of my Country
- Because I am part of Local Development
- Because I work with Women from All over Greece
- Because I want to be part of the change
For any additional information or clarification please contact us at 2310224440