Energy Advocacy
Co-Chair | Co-Founder
African & Caribbean Energy Network
Lady B Bless drives the push for universal energy access — championing SDG 7 as the foundation for education, healthcare, and economic development across the Global South.
Having served as Marketing Director for The Africa Gas Association (TAGA) from 2013 to 2020, she brings deep expertise in policy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications. She advocates passionately for women’s leadership in the energy sector — because when women lead, communities transform.
“Because of energy poverty, I’ve started advocating for SDG 7—clean and affordable energy—because it’s the priority we’ve got to nail first. Energy powers schools so girls can learn. It runs hospitals so mothers survive childbirth. It pumps clean water, so families thrive. When women lead in energy, they’re not just fixing grids; they’re crushing barriers. I want women in Lagos, Kingston, Nairobi, and Port-au-Prince at the forefront, designing solutions for their communities.”
ACEN Initiatives
Home Solar Lighting Kits
Powering homes and learning spaces off-grid
1,000 portable solar kits deployed to households and learning spaces — reaching up to 2,000 households and 6,000 children. Part of our mission to lift 1 million people out of energy poverty by 2035.
Learn More →She Lights SVG
Building women’s solar workforce across the Caribbean
58 women trained across St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guyana, and St. Kitts and Nevis. Phase 1 goal: certify the first cohort of 25 women in SVG by 2027.
Learn More →Girls in Energy Project
Empowering girls in energy careers across the Global South
Targeting 14,980 girls through five pillars: Conference, Competition, Career Mentorship, Camp, and Community — backed by a 10MW distributed renewable energy mini-grid across 6 communities.
Learn More →Join the African & Caribbean Energy Network
Choose the membership level that’s right for you.
Student Membership
$100/year
- Access to ACEN member resources & newsletters
- Networking with energy professionals
- SDG 7 course access
- Student discounts on future events
- Event/webinar access
- Member-only resources
Individual Membership
$300/year
- Full member portal & resource library access
- Regional chapter networking
- Discounted event registration
- Professional visibility in member directory
- Exclusive resources and reports
- Premium networking opportunities
Silver Corporate Membership
$1,000/year
- 3 staff member seats
- Corporate listing in ACEN directory
- Priority event access & sponsorship opportunities
- ESG partnership introductions
- Event/webinar discounts
- Complimentary job postings
- Conference discounts with speaking slots
- Member resources and reports
Gold Corporate Membership
$2,000/year
- 8 staff member seats
- Featured listing + logo on ACEN website
- Speaking opportunity at one annual event
- Co-branded ESG reports access
- Company directory listing
- Event/webinar access at special rates
- Priority sponsorship opportunities
- Conference discounts with speaking slots
- Member-only resources & industry reports
Platinum Corporate Membership
$3,000/year
- Up to unlimited staff seats
- Premier placement on ACEN website & materials
- Keynote/panel speaking opportunity
- Exclusive access to investment & deal pipeline
- Company featured in directory and website
- Priority sponsorship & event partnership options
- Complimentary job postings
- Substantial conference & speaking discounts
- Premium resources and industry reports
- ESG & CSR Hall of Fame recognition
- Access to selected UN programs
Use code ACEN10 for 10% off — limited to first 100 members
Resources for Energy Advocates
Energy Poverty Explained
A clear, accessible breakdown of energy poverty — what it is, why it persists, and what it will take to solve it.
The Grant Seeker’s Guide
Navigate grant funding with strategies that help you find, apply, and win — essential for energy access project leaders.