Efficient and Productive Use of Electricity
EPUE Local Network Chapter
Empowering women entrepreneurs through access to clean and efficient energy for productive use
The absence of self-help networks can impact the adoption of energy-efficient and productive use technologies by women-led medium to micro, small, and medium enterprises. Self-help networks can be an important bridge between women entrepreneurs and other, key stakeholders.
The Energy Efficiency and Productive Use of Energy (EPUE) Chapter's goal is to offer a common platform to offer technical support to women entrepreneurs using clean, efficient energy tech for production. The work of EPUE is closley linked to the larger work of the Energy Efficiency for Development (EE4D) program led by USAID and Berkeley Lab.
Activities
Research and market analysis
Information sharing and dissemination on PUE, EE, business development practices, new tech, and conversion analyses
Capacity building and regular training on energy efficiency and productive use of energy (EPUE)
Facilitating access to finance
Networking, matchmaking, and joint venture partnerships
Objectives
Foster knowledge exchange and networking
Advocate for tailored EPUE standards and financing
Enhance capacity and access to finance
Access EEEA-EPUE Training Materials
Productive Use of Energy Manual
A step-by-step guide to design and implement business activities that are geared towards women adopting efficient and PUE technologies, in starting or expanding on businesses that utilize industrial and agricultural machinery and equipment
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Business Development Skills Training
Training materials to provide essential business skills to women entrepreneurs in East Africa, to improve business operations and management practices and develop robust business plans for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized enterprises to attract funding from financial institutions
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Access to Finance Training
Comprehensive insights and knowledge to help women entrepreneurs in eight target districts in Uganda and beyond, understand their credit needs, assess their capacity to repay loans, identify suitable financial institutions, navigate the application process, and negotiate financing terms
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Energy Management Guide
Providing tips on effective energy management for businesses of all sizes to help reduce energy costs, employ efficient production systems, minimize environmental impacts, and increase overall productivity
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EEEA in Action
Learn about the women-owned small businesses we are supporting
Find out about the women and small businesses involved in EEEA's first pilot program in Uganda on our Women Entrepreneurs page.
