TransitionZero partners with ESCAP to accelerate low-carbon development through energy connectivity

Media release

London, UK, 18 April, 2023: The climate data nonprofit TransitionZero is working with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) providing investment-grade open data and modelling to improve energy connectivity and accelerate low-carbon development in the Asia Pacific region.

ESCAP is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations and promotes cooperation among its 53 member States and nine associate members in the Asia Pacific region. It supports sustainable development in the region by generating action-oriented knowledge and by providing technical assistance in support of national development objectives.

ESCAP promotes energy connectivity and regional cooperation by providing a platform for dialogues. The organisation hosts workshops and expert group meetings designed to delineate and address the principal barriers to energy connectivity from national, subregional, and regional perspectives.

TransitionZero will present modelling analyses from its open source energy systems modelling platform at ESCAP regional events on energy systems planning and power system decarbonisation. Additionally, TransitionZero will contribute open source modelling to the Asia Pacific Working Group of the Green Grids Initiative – chaired by ESCAP – which works with parliamentarians, investors, and large donor institutions to facilitate a globally interconnected electricity grid.

Matt Gray, Co-founder and CEO of TransitionZero, commented:

“I’m thrilled for TransitionZero to partner with ESCAP, which is doing vital work in the Asia Pacific region that is closely aligned with our mission to catalyse clean energy for all. Our analysis shows increased grid connectivity will result in lower electricity prices for consumers. We are excited to use our tools to help APAC countries work together and transition towards clean energy.”

Matthew Wittenstein, Chief of Section for Energy Connectivity at ESCAP, said:

“We are very pleased to have TransitionZero on board. Its modelling capabilities will be instrumental for our work supporting Asia Pacific country governments with energy systems planning and decarbonisation of their power systems.”

About TransitionZero

TransitionZero is a climate analytics non-profit established in 2021. We build accessible, auditable and open energy transition planning products, supporting mission-aligned organisations. For more information on how your organisation or initiative can access our data and analytics, visit our website or contact us.

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