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Social Enterprise Constitution

Our Identity

We, Nearly Free Energy (NFE), operate as a social enterprise — a mission-driven business committed to providing affordable, sustainable energy solutions while generating profit in a responsible and inclusive manner.

Our Purpose

Nearly Free Energy exists to:

  • Advance access to sustainable, reliable, affordable electricity for every community;

  • Support energy independence and resilience through microgrid innovation;

  • Create local economic opportunities by empowering households, cooperatives, and small businesses to manage their energy needs

Our Core Principles

We are guided by the following values:

People-Centered Impact

We prioritize the needs, dignity, and aspirations of the communities we serve. Our solutions are co-designed with our users, and we strive to create long-term value and inclusion.

Environmental Stewardship

We commit to environmental sustainability in our products, services, and operations — advancing renewable energy efficiency solutions to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Financial Sustainability

We operate for profit to ensure our longer-term viability. We reinvest earnings in innovation, infrastructure, and impact — balancing financial returns with social outcomes.

Transparency and Accountability

We share our goals, progress, and challenges openly with our stakeholders. We maintain integrity in our dealings with customers, employees, partners, and investors.

Community Partnership

We build local capacity and respect local knowledge. We collaborate with community organizations, public agencies, and other enterprises to maximize shared value.

Governance and Decision-Making

  • Our leadership team is accountable for balancing financial, environmental, and social performance in all major decisions.

  • Impact and profit are both KPIs in our internal planning and reviews.

  • We welcome regular feedback from our customers, partners, and employees to help shape our direction.

Reporting and Learning

  • We will publish a Social Impact Report at least once a year to document progress toward our mission.

  • We will share lessons learned, challenges faced, and areas for improvement in line with our commitment to transparency.

Our Long-Term Vision

We envision a world where energy is:

  • Sustainable — powered by renewable resources

  • Affordable — enabling families and businesses to thrive;

  • Community-owned — unlocking local prosperity and autonomy.

Till every community can sustain their energy needs.  

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