Collaborative Energy Access, Strengthening Communities, Expanding Opportunities.
Founded in 2014, Energy Action Partners (ENACT) is an international nonprofit organization committed to promoting community development and sustainable energy access through collaboration and capacity building. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ENACT operates across South/Southeast Asia and East Africa, with extensive expertise in rural development, capacity building, and energy access.
ENACT’s flagship achievement, the Community Energy Toolkit (COMET), is a participatory energy planning tool deployed in over 100 communities across Fiji, Nepal, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Somaliland, impacting more than 13,000 households and 100,000 individuals. Now an independent start-up, COMET continues to innovate in community-scale electrification.
As a member of the Sabah RE2 consortium, ENACT is working to electrify over 200 communities in Sabah, Malaysia, and is piloting sustainable rural electrification models in Pos Titom, Pahang. ENACT also provides training programs in sustainable energy, community development, and social entrepreneurship, including mentorship initiatives for youth in Ulu Papar, Sabah, and field-based courses across India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Rwanda.
Collaboration drives ENACT’s mission. The organization has partnered with Mercy Corps, WISIONS, Hivos, Green Empowerment, and UNDP and has earned recognition from IRENA, Smart Villages UK, and LCEDN. ENACT remains dedicated to expanding its regional impact through its networks and partnerships.
Clean and affordable energy is central to advancing human development. Yet, there are large and persistent gaps in access. Almost 15% of the world lacks electricity, 35% rely on traditional cooking fuels, and most societies wastefully exploit their non-renewable resources.
New technology and infrastructure are important parts of the solution, but they are only effective when supported by informed and empowered communities of individuals: entrepreneurs, policy-makers, service providers, financiers, social advocates, educators, household members and others.
At Energy Action Partners, we specialize in leading collaborative efforts to improve access to sustainable energy. By designing and implementing programs with substantial community participation, we prioritize capacity building outcomes and achieve deeper and lasting impact.
Our Vision
We aim to foster resilient and inclusive communities that pursue technological innovation, while strengthening social cohesion and shared values.
Our Mission
We work to expand individual opportunity and strengthen communities through collaborative projects, activities and educational programs that improve access to sustainable energy services.
Core Values
We prioritize human development outcomes over infrastructure provision and firmly believe that positive social change is generated through respect for and belief in every individual’s capabilities
