At the heart of ambitious energy goals are the people committed to making them happen. At SEforALL, our commitment to accelerating just and inclusive energy transitions takes many forms, but one of the most powerful has been the quiet strength of connections and partnerships. Over the past three months, Energy Compact stakeholders — from global utilities and start-ups to governments and NGOs — have participated in curated conversations powered by an AI matchmaking platform.
From Dialogue to Action: How AI Is Accelerating the Energy Transition
At the heart of ambitious energy goals are the people committed to making them happen. At SEforALL, our commitment to accelerating just and inclusive energy transitions takes many forms, but one of the most powerful has been the quiet strength of connections and partnerships.
Energy Compacts, which are voluntary, trackable commitments designed to spur action towards achieving net-zero while advancing universal energy access, are a powerful example of partnerships in action. Hundreds of Energy Compacts have been submitted by governments, corporations, international organisations, philanthropies, and a range of other stakeholders towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7, which focuses on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
To listen, learn, and lead collaboratively. Over the past three months, Energy Compact stakeholders — from global utilities and start-ups to governments and NGOs — have participated in curated conversations powered by an AI matchmaking platform.
Deepening Engagement with the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact Community
The first rounds of engagement in February and March 2025 focused on the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact. The Compact’s goal is ambitious: to match every hour of electricity consumption with carbon-free energy, everywhere. Across two months, more than 60 curated 1:1 conversations were facilitated with stakeholders ranging from companies and national governments to energy buyers, suppliers, UN agencies, and civil society organizations.
We’ve seen real, meaningful connections emerge. For instance, a senior government official from a South American Ministry of Energy was able to connect directly with a European-based energy solutions provider exploring partnerships in emerging markets. These kinds of cross-regional, public-private connections are exactly what the Energy Compact Action Network was designed to spark.
"It was a great match because the other person works for an organization that supports governments in developing public policies and implementing renewable energy. I work for a ministry, so our conversation was immediately relevant and actionable."
More than 80 percent of February’s participants said the conversation helped them make better decisions, and 60 percent reported that they identified new opportunities for collaboration within the community. Topics included grid decarbonization strategies, enabling policy frameworks, and how to better measure progress across geographies. These sessions revealed a clear interest in forming regional working groups, sharing case studies on hourly carbon-free matching, and developing more accessible tracking frameworks to help stakeholders meet their 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy goals.
Energy Compact Action Network – Aligning Action and Accelerating Delivery
Building on the success of the first two months, in April, the focus was expanded to the wider network – the Energy Compacts Action Network (ECAN), a platform that connects SDG7 commitment-makers with the resources and partners they need to move from ambition to action. These conversations were grounded in the Network’s mission — to scale up action, track progress, and match resources to commitments across energy access, efficiency, and renewables.
During this round, 21 virtual conversations were held with participants representing all major regions: Africa (34 percent), Asia-Pacific (23 percent), the Americas (21 percent), and Europe (21 percent), with a perfect satisfaction rating of 100 and an average match rating of 4.8 out of 5.
Discussions covered key topics such as partnership building, accelerating energy access, integrating 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy principles, and enhancing corporate leadership on clean energy. Several participants expressed the need for better coordination across energy compacts, clearer pathways for South-South learning, and new financing models to scale local innovations. The April round also surfaced strong interest in learning more about Energy Compact support tools, presenting an opportunity to deepen engagement.
Growing the Movement, Together
With over 160 Energy Compacts already submitted by governments, cities, companies, and coalitions, this next phase of this initiative will be about unlocking synergies, building coalitions, and scaling local solutions.
Too often, energy and climate dialogues happen in crowded conferences or through static online platforms. In contrast, these curated, intentional conversations provide the space for trust-building, peer exchange, and direct-action planning. They are strategic touchpoints to not only set ambitious energy targets but also to deliver on them through real-world partnerships and on-the-ground action. Early indicators suggest continued high-level participation, particularly from Global South actors seeking to showcase progress and explore new avenues for support. To join the conversations, sign up to the Energy Compacts, or submit your interest to the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact.
Together, we’re not just talking about the energy transition; we’re making it happen.