Productive Use of Energy

Increasing economic uses of energy services essential for sustainable energy market

We believe that energy is more than just a resource—it's a catalyst for economic growth and development.

Productive use of energy drives economic activities and development, powering industries, businesses and communities forward. At GEAPP, we focus on energy solutions that maximize efficiency and effectiveness, empowering businesses to thrive while contributing to sustainable development goals.
No country has developed without increasing energy use

Our PUE Projects

Nigeria

Energizing Agriculture Program (EAP) with RMI and REA Nigeria

All sectors
India

Facilitating financial linkages for adopting energy efficient appliances

All sectors
Haiti

Ensuring profitability of off-grid solutions

Mini-grids

Productive Use Financing Facility

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Meet Our Experts

  • Suman has 20+ years of experience designing global programs that promote inclusive economic development in Africa and Asia. As a Managing Director at GEAPP, she leads efforts to ensure renewable energy investments improve jobs and livelihoods globally. Suman holds an MPA from Princeton and a BA from Johns Hopkins University.

    Suman Sureshbabu
    Managing Director, Demand, Jobs and Livelihoods
    Global

  • Makena Ireri is an energy expert with over a decade of experience in energy access and international development. She has worked on energy projects funded by DFID, World Bank, and IFC. Previously, she was the Director of Clean Energy Access Research at CLASP, specializing in off-grid appliance technologies

    Makena Ireri
    Director, Demand, Jobs & Livelihood
    Africa

  • Sarah Maina Kanda has over a decade of experience in driving inclusive, sustainable energy solutions across Africa. At GEAPP, she focuses on clean energy, livelihoods, and green jobs, especially enhancing women’s participation in the energy transition. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies and is PRINCE2 certified.

    Sarah Maina Kanda
    Manager, Demand, Jobs and Livelihood
    Africa

  • Chianda is a Manager in the Demand, Jobs, and Livelihoods team at GEAPP, based in Nairobi. He focuses on using renewable energy to create jobs in underserved communities. Previously, he worked at the Rockefeller Foundation and as a management consultant at One Acre Fund and Open Capital Advisors. Chianda holds an MSc in Business Analytics from Loughborough University and a BSc in Business Information Technology from Strathmore University.

    Chianda Njogu
    Manager, Demand, Jobs and Livelihoods
    Africa

  • Chipo Hamukoma is the Senior Associate for Demand, Jobs, and Livelihoods at GEAPP, based in South Africa. She specializes in policy, philanthropy, and social impact, uniting stakeholders to address Africa’s challenges. Previously, she was Head of Funder Partnerships at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, focusing on youth employment in Morocco, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana.

    Chipo Hamukoma
    Manager, Demand, Jobs & Livelihood
    South Africa

  • Farouk Magaji Bello is the Manager, Demand Jobs and Livelihoods for GEAPP in Nigeria. He has over 13 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, previously working as a Principal Manager at the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission and an Energy Access Specialist at the World Bank. Farouk also led projects at eN Consulting & Projects Ltd, focusing on stakeholder engagement and regulatory affairs for solar power plants.

    Farouk Bello
    Manager, Demand, Jobs and Livelihoods
    Africa

  • Hariom leads program implementation and demand generation in Bihar and Jharkhand at GEAPP, supporting mini-grid developers and creating market linkages for microenterprises. With extensive experience in financial inclusion, he previously worked with EKO India Financial Services. Hariom holds an MBA and a Bachelor’s degree in sociology

    Hariom Mishra
    Manager, Demand, Jobs & Livelihoods, Bihar & Jharkhand
    India