Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia | Aug 29, 2018

U.S. Embassy sponsored summer volunteerism program concludes

The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa is concluding its American Spaces Volunteer Program (ASVP), a summer volunteerism program involving 40 Ethiopian youths, conducted at the American Spaces located in Bahir Dar, Dire Dawa, Jimma and Addis Ababa.  Volunteers shared their experiences, led discussions, and taught different skillsets such as computer…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia | Aug 28, 2018

Remarks by Chargé d'Affaires Troy Fitrell Tulu Moye Grant Signing Sheraton Addis, Addis Ababa August 27, 2018

This grant will support the development of the first 50 megawatts of the Tulu Moye project

Good Afternoon, Thank you to the State Minister of Electricity, Dr. Frehiwot Woldehanna for joining us and for the strong partnership we enjoy with your ministry on power issues. I would also like to express our appreciation to Darrel Boyd for his leadership in advancing this important clean energy project,…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia | Aug 28, 2018

United States (U.S.) Supports Geothermal Power in Ethiopia

This project supports the goals of the United States (U.S.) Government’s Doing Business in Africa and Power Africa initiatives, which focus on fostering space for economic growth and investment opportunity in Africa

The United States continues to invest in Ethiopia’s capacity to develop its energy sector.  Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to TM Geothermal Operations Private Limited Company (TMGO), an Ethiopian company, to coordinate a feasibility study supporting development of the first 50 megawatts of a planned…