LEEsah

LEEsah is an international nonprofit organization focused on energy literacy, sustainable energy adoption, and community resilience through education, research, and pilot projects. The name is used as the organization's corporate identity and is often treated as an acronym linked to its mission.

History and scope: Established in 2010 by educators, engineers, and community organizers, LEEsah began with classroom curricula and public workshops. It expanded to field projects such as small-scale solar and microgrid pilots, data-sharing portals, and policy forums, operating through a network of regional offices and volunteer coordinators.

Activities: Education programs for students and teachers, online courses, and resource libraries; an open-data portal with energy generation and consumption data; teacher training and classroom materials; support for local microgrid deployments; policy guidance and annual conferences.

Governance and funding: The organization is governed by a board of directors and a network of regional coordinators. Programs are delivered by staff and volunteers. Funding comes from foundations, government grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations.

Impact and reception: As of 2023, LEEsah reports education programs reaching more than 300,000 participants across 28 countries and over 40 pilot microgrid projects. The organization is noted for its open-data resources and curricula but faces challenges in measuring long-term outcomes and ensuring sustained funding in some regions.

See also: energy literacy; microgrid; nonprofit organization.