Student Energy is a global youth-led organization empowering young people to accelerate the sustainable energy transition through a variety of initiatives, including university-based Chapters, a digital Energy System Map, and the largest student-led energy conference in the world.

We work with a network of over 100,000 young people (18 to 30) in 130+ countries to build the knowledge, skills, and networks they need to take action on energy. Student Energy’s core programs include a network of 60+ global post-secondary Chapters, a digital Energy System Map and video series that has reached over 13 million users, and the International Student Energy Summit, the largest student-led energy conference in the world. Student Energy also builds young people's capacity to develop projects and begin careers in the energy system through the Student Energy Fellowship, Career Training, and Guided Projects programs.

We also work with governments, companies, and organizations to facilitate meaningful youth engagement and mobilize resources to support youth-led energy solutions, in a program we call Space for Youth.

We operate on a unique youth empowerment model, which means that our initiatives are co-created with young people, for young people. We have consistently found that when young people are empowered to take action on energy and have access to decision-making spaces, they are able to raise the level of ambition in that space.

OUR PROGRAMS

STUDENT ENERGY CHAPTERS

Chapters are quickly becoming the most in-demand program for Student Energy, with over 60 Chapters worldwide. Collectively, our Chapters engage with over 20,000 people a year through their energy projects, educational initiatives, and community-building events.

Student Energy Chapters allows students to leverage our global brand and organizational knowledge to take action on energy in their communities by building interdisciplinary energy literacy and developing tangible solutions to tackle energy issues in their communities. Chapters work together to choose their own focus areas and projects in order to best respond to the needs of their community. 

The Global Chapter Network is an incredible opportunity for students to connect to and work with their like-minded peers from around the world while gaining professional development skills.

CLEAN ECONOMY BRIDGE RESEARCH PROGRAM

The Clean Economy Bridge Research program brings together 12 emerging youth leaders (ages 18 to 30) from Canada, the United States, and Germany, to conduct collaborative research on transatlantic cooperation for a clean economy, as part of The Clean Economy Bridge initiative and in cooperation with adelphi. The program will run from May to December 2026, with youth representing the research at the Clean Economy Bridge Conference in Berlin in June, 2026.

The Clean Economy Bridge (TCB) is hosted by adelphi, a Germany-based leading independent think tank and public policy consultancy on energy, climate, and development. TCB’s goal is to promote and facilitate transatlantic cooperation on energy and climate policy.

STUDENT ENERGY CAREER TRAINING (SECT)

Since 2022, SECT has equipped young professionals with the knowledge, practical experience, and career readiness needed to pursue opportunities in the energy sector.

Through energy education, project management training, personalized coaching, and real-world projects with industry partners, the program bridges the gap between theoretical learning and early career experience, building a more inclusive and skilled talent pipeline.

GREEN JOBS

Green jobs are roles that protect the environment or work to deliver positive environmental outcomes. At Student Energy, this means full-time, quality employment and skills-training opportunities that advance sustainable energy and help build Canada's clean economy.

Through the Green Jobs Program, Student Energy provides wage funding for employers alongside training and wraparound financial support for youth, opening early-career pathways into one of the fastest-growing sectors.

GUIDED PROJECTS

In 2026, Student Energy successfully launched it’s second consecutive skill-building, vocational Guided Projects cohort, providing youth with the tools, mentorship, and funding to solve energy problems in their communities, helping them to scale small-sized projects that provides access to sustainable energy.

STUDENT ENERGY SUMMIT (SES)

The Student Energy Summit (SES) is the largest youth-led conference for students on energy. SES is Student Energy’s pinnacle event and takes place every two years in different cities around the world. 

The event targets international, multidisciplinary post-secondary students in undergraduate and graduate studies interested in energy. The Summit is run by a team of students who win the bid to host and organize the conference with the support of Student Energy Global. 

ENERGY EDUCATION

Student Energy’s Energy System Map is a dynamic, freely accessible tool for diving into the complex world of energy. The interactive ed-tech platform brings energy information to young people through an interactive Energy System Map, which includes short write-ups introducing young people to fundamental energy system topics, paired with animated videos and deep dive resources. The Energy System Map and energy education videos have been one of our organization’s greatest successes: The Map has reached over three million users, and our videos have reached over 6.8 million visitors since their launch.

Phase Two of the Energy System Map introduces a new category called Influences on the Energy System, which contains 20 new topic pages on issues such as climate change, energy access, and markets and finance.

Used by students at all educational levels, educators, independent learners, and organizations, the Energy System Map is the premier tool for anyone wanting to learn about the energy system to dive in, explore and engage. Energy is complicated, so the Energy Systems Map breaks information down in an unbiased way so students can have an accessible entry point.