We continue our presentation of the nominations for Energynomics Awards 2026 with the “Corporate Social Responsibility” category. The eight initiatives entered demonstrate how energy companies use their expertise, resources and partnerships to address specific social needs. The projects cover education and vocational training, access to energy, support for vulnerable children and families, community health and entrepreneurship in clean technologies.
From a home receiving electricity after 12 years to education programmes, savings of hundreds of thousands of euros for social services and regional initiatives for startups, the nominations illustrate different forms of engagement and impact. Only one project will receive the award in this category at the Energynomics Awards Gala on 25 November 2026, but all deserve the energy community’s attention.
Alive Capital: GET ALIVE! 2026 BESS, education and dialogue for the energy storage market
Alive Capital organised GET ALIVE! 2026 BESS in Bucharest on 12 October 2026, providing a platform for information sharing and professional dialogue dedicated to developing Romania’s energy storage market. The event brought together 298 participants and more than 20 speakers representing public authorities, Transelectrica, OPCOM, financial institutions, investors, developers, technology suppliers and operators.
The programme featured five sessions covering regulation, grid connection, technology, financing, operation and the commercial value of BESS projects. By facilitating the exchange of experience among stakeholders directly involved in investments, the initiative aimed to reduce information barriers and help develop the skills required in a growing energy storage market.
Distribuție Oltenia: Maratonul Olteniei turns sporting participation into community support
Now in its 14th edition, Maratonul Olteniei brought together more than 700 participants on 29 and 30 August 2026 for running races, mountain biking events and two competitions introduced for the first time, Hyathlon Hybrid Racing and Urban Run. Held in Râmnicu Vâlcea, the event supported by Distribuție Oltenia turns entry fees into contributions for local communities by doubling and donating the amounts collected.
In 2026, the beneficiaries were HER PLAN Oltenia, a programme supporting pregnant women and mothers facing hardship, and Canapeaua ROZ, a breast cancer awareness and prevention initiative. The social component was complemented by “Sportivi de Gardă”, a first aid education programme delivered with the support of the Vâlcea branch of the Romanian Red Cross. Approximately 100 company employees volunteered to help organise the event.
Electrica and the Electrica Foundation: from technical heritage to educating future energy professionals
Electrica and the Electrica Foundation proposed a programme connecting the restoration of Romania’s technical heritage with education and professional training in the energy sector. On 28 March 2026, the historic wing of the “Prof. ing. Dimitrie Leonida” National Technical Museum reopened after four decades, doubling the exhibition space from 1,500 to 3,000 square metres. Its eight sections feature historical exhibits and interactive digital tools, with information tailored to different age groups.
The initiative continues with the planned “Prof. ing. Dimitrie Leonida” Energy Studies Centre, intended to train electricians, energy market and regulatory specialists, and management teams. The signing of the Pact for Energy Education is also scheduled for 16 November 2026 at the Filaret Power Plant. The initiative aims to bring schools, universities and companies closer together in a sector where training the next generation of specialists is becoming essential to delivering investments.
ENGIE Romania and Habitat for Humanity: energy savings turned into support for 400 children
ENGIE Romania and Habitat for Humanity Romania have completed an energy efficiency and renewable electricity self-generation programme for SOS Satele Copiilor. Through building renovations and the installation of photovoltaic systems, the project has generated cumulative savings of nearly 200,000 euros, resources that can be redirected towards the care, education and psychological counselling of the 400 children supported by the organisation.
The work included installing 270 photovoltaic panels with a total capacity of 91 kW across 15 social service buildings in Bucharest, alongside measures to reduce natural gas consumption. The reported savings come from both on-site electricity generation and improved building efficiency. The project also mobilised ENGIE employees, who contributed more than 2,800 volunteer hours across 14 sessions. The social benefits continue beyond the completion of the work through lower operating costs for the organisation.
GoodWe, KENO Energy and SPO Energy: electricity for a family after 12 years without power
GoodWe, KENO Energy and SPO Energy delivered an energy access project in 2026 for a home in Romania that had been without electricity for 12 years. The three companies combined equipment, resources and technical expertise to install a complete solar power and energy storage solution.
The intervention gave the beneficiary, Mihai, access to electricity for everyday activities, improving living conditions, comfort and safety. Although the direct impact concerns a single household, the project demonstrates the potential of renewable technologies to address situations of energy vulnerability. Documented on video and presented at a GoodWe event in Romania, the initiative offers a model of cooperation between a manufacturer, distributor and installer that could also be applied in other communities.
Monsson Trading: 3 million lei investment to modernise paediatric intensive care in Constanța
Monsson Trading completed the full modernisation of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Constanța County Clinical Emergency Hospital in September 2026, through an investment of 3 million lei. The project covered 350 square metres, reorganised into six individual patient rooms, each with one ICU bed, including an isolation room equipped with an incubator. The modernisation included the installation of dual ICU consoles, allowing care capacity to be adapted in the event of multiple simultaneous emergencies, as well as improvements to working conditions for medical staff.
According to the nomination, 46 children aged between a few days and 14 years benefited from the improved care conditions during the unit’s first month of operation. The modernised unit can serve approximately 580 paediatric patients annually. The investment continues a programme of support for Constanța County Hospital, through which Monsson Trading has allocated a total of 9.7 million lei since 2017 for medical equipment and ward renovations. The project highlights the contribution of private investment to improving public healthcare infrastructure and treatment conditions for critically ill children.
PPC Renewables Romania: modernised IoT laboratory and 12 scholarships for Politehnica and ASE students
PPC Renewables Romania developed two university partnerships in 2026 focused on building the digital skills required by the energy sector. In March, the company completed the modernisation and equipping of a laboratory for IoT and Industrial IoT applications at the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computers of the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest. The laboratory was equipped with oscilloscopes, generators, power supplies, multimeters and computers for teaching activities and practical projects. The partnership also provides for eight scholarships each year, lasting nine months, for final-year students selected by a joint committee of university and company representatives.
In August 2026, PPC Renewables launched a second programme with the Faculty of Economic Cybernetics, Statistics and Informatics at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. The programme provides four scholarships of 1,000 lei per month for nine months, supporting bachelor’s theses on forecasting energy consumption and generation, analysing renewable energy performance and simulating energy market trading. Together, the two initiatives account for 12 announced scholarships and an investment already made in university infrastructure. By combining technical education with applied projects, PPC aims to develop the skills needed for the digitalisation and operation of the energy system.
Rezolv Energy: SCION Accelerator supports entrepreneurship in climate and environmental technologies
Rezolv Energy supports the development of SCION Accelerator, a regional programme for startups in Romania and Bulgaria developing solutions for climate resilience, ecosystem restoration and biodiversity protection. Over ten weeks, the accelerator provides mentoring, product development workshops, fundraising preparation and access to a network of investors, researchers and industrial partners.
The first edition brought together ten startups and concluded in December 2025 in Bucharest, with project presentations to the investor community. The second edition was completed in 2026 in Sofia, recognising initiatives including Recycllux, H2Optimized, Isme-Hydro AI and Treebotics. By financing and supporting the programme, Rezolv Energy contributes to the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem capable of turning research and technological ideas into commercial solutions for the environment and the energy transition.