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Glossary
PDU - Power Distribution Unit DCU - Data Concentrator Unit LV - Low Voltage IPC - Insulation Piercing Connector CT - Current Transformer
NFE is a Social Venture!
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 Ener...
NFE Checkin - 30/05/2025
Agenda Payment Processor demo AMI demo CalinAMI MicroPowerManager Other collaboration tools dashboard calcom Kimia BOQ for locally sourced items Physical layout for Sezibwa Rentals Microgrid Action items Pesapal - How ...
NFE Checkin - 06/06/2025
Agenda AMI demo CalinAMI MicroPowerManager Other collaboration tools dashboard calcom Kimai Company Board and Structure updates Fundraising Updates Action items Ownership model - Aaron to present this next week ...
Our Business Model
CalinMeter
We got the API docs here
Welcome
This work, "NFE Bylaws", works as the operating agreement for Watt Works Foundation Limited and is a derivative of "Ampled ByLaws and East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative Bylaws" by theselc.org, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Our Bylaws This is the guidebo...
Mission and Values
Mission We are here to advance energy resilience using community owned sustainable energy microgrids. Values Collaboration We are better Together: If you want to go quickly, go alone but if you want to go far, go together Curiosity Always learning, fre...
Ownership
NFE is owned by the community of people contributing to NFE's mission. Owners or Members Owner-member is the term we use to refer to people NFE recognizes as owners or members of the NFE co-operative. Each ownership category elects at least 1 and a maxim...
Board of Directors
This group are the guardians of the NFE mission. They help steer and make all major decisions. Board Members All board members except the CEO are elected by the owner-members The Board generally stewards the process by which work is carried out, as opp...
Changing Bylaws
Prior to the first Board election, these Bylaws may be changed by approval of a majority of Initial Worker-Owners. Once a Board has been elected, with exceptions listed below or on a specific Bylaws page, these Bylaws may be changed by approval of 2/3 of Boar...
Surplus Sharing
What and why After the end of every fiscal year, NFE shall do the following: Determine available surpluses for each project for reallocation. Allocate some or all surpluses to members, following the procedures described under “How Surplus Is distributed”...
Will & Testament
How NFE will close Any proposal to sell, dissolve, or liquidate NFE or it's projects must be approved by 2/3 of the board. In such an event, after paying or adequately providing for all debts, liabilities, and repayment to contributors, NFE shall make paym...
Directly Responsible Individuals
NFE is a community owned organization but we rely very little on consensus to make most decisions. Directly Responsible Individuals (DRIs) at NFE own particular projects, initiatives, or activity and make most decisions concerning those areas. What is a di...
Recoverable Grant Term Sheet - 50k Example
1. Grantor (Funder): Green Future Foundation (GFF) 2. Grantee (Recipient): Nearly Free Energy Co-op (NFE) 3. Purpose of Grant: To fund the capital expenditure and initial setup of a 20 kW solar microgrid serving 50 households in [Community Name], Uganda. ...
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NFE Checkin - 20/06/2025
Agenda Operation Updates How to apply for Three Phase connection BOQ updates for Sezibwa Rentals Fundraising updates We are tracking our finances on open collective. Phase 1: Sezibwa Rentals - funding status Fundraising efforts - Tracker O...
NFE Checkin - June 24th 2025
Action items Power bank for Gateway - Aaron Padlocks for gateway - Aaron Set up Calinmeters and Gateway - Dansturn Conference list needs compiling - Aaron
NFE <> EnAccess Checkin
Attendees Aaron Tushabe - NFE Vivien - EnAccess Daniel - EnAccess Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/rpg-vpmw-zzh Agenda Introductions Expectations for NFE using EnAccess provided MPM instance for Sezibwa Rentals Pilot Daniel: For tr...
NFE Checkin - July 4th 2025
Agenda Sezibwa rentals BOQ review Open Questions How we are funding it NFE will fund it Kimbowas will contribute 1k to NFE Arinda will contribute 1k to NFE Open Collective NFE account Calinmeter AMI Testing results review Outsta...