About us

A global movement for energy sustainability

The World Energy Day Foundation convenes energy professionals, youth, government and industry to accelerate energy efficiency, access and sustainability — with Africa at its heart and the world in its scope.

7+
Years running
500+
Cumulative attendees
100+
Speakers hosted
20
Global partnerships
Mission

To empower communities through best practices, awareness and knowledge transfer — and to foster the partnerships that turn energy sustainability from an aspiration into a reality.

Vision

A world where every community has reliable, affordable and clean energy — where the people closest to the problem are equipped to solve it.

Established

Founded in 2021 as a not-for-profit, non-political and non-discriminatory organisation registered in Kenya, operating across the region.

Our mandate

What the Foundation is chartered to do

  1. 1

    Provide a networking forum for energy professionals and enthusiasts to shape policies and strategies that increase energy efficiency and conserve natural resources.

  2. 2

    Raise awareness on climate change and energy sustainability, management and conservation across the region.

  3. 3

    Coordinate and hold the annual World Energy Day celebrations in Kenya and within the region.

  4. 4

    Conduct surveys, feasibility studies, awareness campaigns and consulting interventions around energy.

  5. 5

    Run youth activities and projects on environmental sustainability, energy conservation and efficiency — including financing youth energy projects.

Global impact

Advancing 10+ Sustainable Development Goals

Our conference, awards, youth challenge and school talks contribute to more than ten of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

1No Poverty
2Zero Hunger
3Good Health
4Quality Education
5Gender Equality
6Clean Water
7Affordable & Clean Energy
8Decent Work
10Reduced Inequalities
11Sustainable Cities
13Climate Action
15Life on Land

Connected to years of practical energy work

The Foundation was established in 2021. Its connection to Eenovators brings the perspective of an energy-services company founded in 2013 by Chris Mbori. Our community links professional learning to the practical work of audits, energy monitoring and renewable-energy projects.

YEEP’s 2023 AEE international award recognises the youth programme. Explore recognition and sources →

Where learning leads to action

Eenovators

Energy audits, engineering, solar and heat-pump projects in East Africa.

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Products and project support

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Browse power meters, current transformers and monitoring equipment. Ask us to check compatibility before ordering.

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Colorado building support

Benchmarking, Energize Denver, Colorado performance standards and project-specific rebate screening through AIM Dynamics.

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Kenya energy projects

Energy audits, solar PV, heat pumps and monitoring delivered by Eenovators.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the World Energy Day Foundation?

A not-for-profit, non-political and non-discriminatory organisation established in 2021 to foster energy efficiency, conservation and climate-change interventions in Kenya and across the region — and to coordinate the annual World Energy Day celebrations.

When is World Energy Day?

World Energy Day is observed annually on 22 October, anchored by the World Energy Day Conference. The Foundation also runs webinars and roundtables throughout the year.

Who powers the Foundation?

The Foundation grew out of and is powered by Eenovators Ltd, an energy services company, working with a network of over 20 global partners.

Which countries does the Foundation work in?

It began in Kenya and has expanded across East Africa — hosting editions in Uganda and running the YEEP programme in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania — while convening a global audience.

Join the network

Partner with the Foundation, sponsor an edition, or bring your team to the conference.