Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, CEO of RIFE International, Appointed To The President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa
Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, the founder and CEO of RIFE International, was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to join the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA) on July 14, 2022, for a two-year term. The PAC-DBIA was founded in 2014 to promote the commercial interaction between the United States and Africa […]
RIFE International CEO reaffirms commitment to promoting clean energy initiatives in Ghana and Africa at Enlit Africa 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.
In an exclusive interview with the United States Commercial Service, hosted by Power Africa, RIFE President, and CEO, Kwabena Osei-Sarpong highlighted Africa’s accelerated growth and the need for energy efficiency and renewable technologies to open up new avenues for innovation in the clean energy sector, at the Enlit Africa Conference, in South Africa. Over the […]
RIFE International Signs A $2 Billion Agreement With The Philippines For A Clean Energy Demand Initiative with Support From Apple, Amazon, Meta and Others
President and CEO of RIFE Kwabena Osei-Sarpong was hosted by the Philippines Secretary of Energy, Alfonso Cusi during CERAWeek in Houston on March 9, 2022, to sign the Clean Energy Demand Initiative (CEDI) letter of intent together with other corporate partners including Akamai, Amazon, Apple, Ikea, Iron Mountain, Lady Lawyer Foundation, Lululemon, Meta, Ralph Lauren, […]
RIFE International to provide Energy Efficiency Services to the State of Maryland on a 5 year multi-million dollar contract.
RIFE International wins multi-million 5-year State Of Maryland Buildings Energy-Efficiency Contract RIFE International has been awarded a contract with the Department of General Services (DGS or the Department) to provide Energy Efficiency Work & Related Services for nearly over 17-million-square-feet properties owned, leased and managed by the State of Maryland. This is consistent with […]
RIFE President and CEO featured during Harvard Business School Climate Symposium
Recognized as a leader in green energy, Kwabena Osei-Sarpong was a featured panelist for Harvard University’s discussion regarding a broad range of topics from climate change and green job creation, to environmental justice and energy equity. The full recording of this discussion can be accessed through the link below. >> Click here to listen
RIFE CEO named to MCEC’s Advisory Council for 2022
For the second year in a row, RIFE Founder and CEO, Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, has been appointed to the Maryland Clean Energy Center Advisory Council for 2022. MCEC selects just 57 clean energy experts to serve in this role as Maryland works strategically to combat climate change. This reappointment marks the definitive recognition of Mr. Osei-Sarpong’s commitment to […]
Kwabena Osei-Sarpong Wins Radford Outstanding Alumnus Award
Radford, Virginia – October 2021 – RIFE President and CEO, Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, received the 2021 Radford University “Outstanding Alumnus” award. Following an incredible year of achievements, Mr. Osei-Sarpong was selected for this prestigious award as a result of the significant contributions he has made to his profession, community, and Radford University. A native of Ghana, Africa, […]
How A Facility Energy Audit Benefits Government Agencies And Commercial Enterprises
No matter the facility — new, old, large, or small — government agencies and commercial enterprises reap big rewards from conducting a comprehensive energy audit on their facility. Opportunities always exist to improve energy efficiency. Small energy adjustments and improvements often yield great savings, and larger, more complex energy infrastructure capital improvements do the same […]
RIFE Recognized by UMD for Global Business Success During the Pandemic
“Even when the global economy came to a halt due to COVID-19, business still carried on across borders. In Maryland, five companies found innovative ways to weather the storm. Now, they’re sharing their learnings with others.” On Thursday, June 3, 2021, RIFE International President and CEO, Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, was honored to accept an award from […]
RIFE CEO Appointed to U.S. Department of Commerce Energy Committee
Washington, DC – May 5, 2021 – United States Secretary of Commerce, Gina M. Raimondo, has appointed RIFE International President and CEO, Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, to the 2021 United States Department of Commerce Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (REEEAC). According to the Department of Commerce website, “The REEEAC shall advise the Secretary regarding the development and administration […]