David Hirsch

Power for All is an organization that focuses on accelerating universal energy access by promoting distributed renewable energy solutions, particularly in rural and underserved regions. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company's approach integrates centralized grid expansion with decentralized renewables, exemplified by their utilities 2.0 model and pilot projects, which speed up electrification, reduce costs, and improve energy reliability. The organization provides resources such as reports, fact sheets, infographics, and action plans covering technology, finance, policy, and workforce development to support market activation and stakeholder collaboration. Power for All emphasizes the impact of decentralized renewables on agriculture, health, education, job creation, gender empowerment, and climate resilience. The company's campaigns highlight the social, economic, and environmental benefits of faster, equitable energy access aligned with sustainable development goals. The company advocates for integrated energy systems, supportive policies, and partnerships among governments, private sector, and civil society to mobilize resources and scale clean energy solutions. The organization also addresses challenges like financing mini-grids, building local energy sector capacity, and mitigating energy poverty. Through knowledge exchange platforms and country-specific initiatives, Power for All drives a collaborative, market-based transition toward affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy access to improve livelihoods and foster inclusive development. The company was founded in 2015. The CEO is Kristina Skierka.