Rumah Energi

What Rumah Energi does

Rumah Energi (legally Yayasan Rumah Energi) is an Indonesian non-profit foundation established in 2012 and headquartered in South Jakarta, operating across Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara, and Kalimantan. The organization's core technology converts organic waste — primarily livestock manure from cattle and chicken farming — into biogas for cooking and bio-slurry organic fertilizer through its flagship BIRU (Biogas Rumah) program. Biogas digesters range from 6 m³ household units to 12 m³ commercial reactors (e.g., serving a 1.6 ton/day tofu factory). Recent technical expansion includes BioMiRu, a miniaturized home biogas system launched in 2025 that enables urban households to process kitchen and garden waste without livestock, and Solar Dryer House infrastructure for agricultural post-harvest processing. The organization also deploys geospatial data analytics for biogas program monitoring.

The business model is grant- and donation-funded rather than revenue-generating. Rumah Energi sustains operations through a diversified portfolio of institutional funders, including international development donors (Norwegian Embassy, New Zealand Government, Ford Foundation, ClimateWorks), international NGOs (SNV, EnDev, CRS, Hivos), Indonesian government ministries (ESDM, Kemendagri, LPDB-KUMKM) and provincial governments across 17+ provinces, corporate sustainability partners (Nestlé, Danone, Coca-Cola, Mondelez), and cooperative financing partners (Rabo Foundation). Public contributions flow through the 'Indonesia Berdaya' donation campaign. The organization runs complementary programs alongside BIRU: PRO-WOMEN (gender mainstreaming in energy transition), Green Cooperatives (83 established), Business Incubation (485 units incubated), Food Security (27,144 beneficiaries in one program alone), Local Milk Sourcing, ASA-Lombok, GADING, and Water Conservation (26 rainwater harvesting installations). Distribution is direct-to-community through local facilitators, training programs, demonstration plots, and partnerships with cooperatives and government extension services.

Cumulative impact metrics include 173,747 beneficiaries reached, 29,860 kW of installed renewable energy capacity, and 530,803 tons CO2e in emission reductions. The GTM motion is community-led and event-driven — working at the village level with train-the-trainer programs, demonstration plots, and co-investment with local governments to drive adoption of biogas and sustainable agriculture practices.

Name

Rumah Energi

Legal name

Yayasan Rumah Energi

Website

https://rumahenergi.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rumah Energi (Yayasan Rumah Energi) is an Indonesian non-profit foundation that converts livestock and organic waste into biogas and bio-slurry fertilizer for rural communities across 17+ provinces. It serves 173,747+ beneficiaries through the BIRU biogas program, women's empowerment initiatives, green cooperatives, and food security programs, funded by international donors, government, and corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Renewable Energy & Community Development

NAICS

Biomass Electric Power Generation (221117)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Anaerobic Digestion Biogas Power (Agricultural & Industrial AD) (EUACAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Anaerobic Digestion (Wet/Dry AD) & Biogas Production (EUAIAEAD)

Keywords

• Community development programs
• Biogas energy systems
• Sustainable agriculture initiatives
• Rural renewable energy
• Environmental conservation services

Headquarters

HQ city

South Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Receives funding from government agencies (ESDM, Kemendagri), international donors (Norwegian Embassy, New Zealand, Ford Foundation, ClimateWorks), NGOs (SNV, CRS, Hivos, EnDev), and corporate partners (Nestlé, Danone, Coca-Cola, Mondelez). Runs 'Indonesia Berdaya' donation campaign for public contributions.
2. Partnership-based Program Funding: Implements programs funded by development partners and government co-investment including cooperative financing (LPDB-KUMKM, Rabo Foundation), carbon credit support, and village cooperative development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rumah Energi is a non-profit foundation that implements community development programs converting organic waste (livestock manure and kitchen waste) into clean biogas for cooking and bio-slurry organic fertilizer, alongside programs in food security, women's economic empowerment, business incubation, green cooperatives, and water conservation. Its flagship Biogas Rumah (BIRU) program and the newer BioMiRu mini home biogas product serve rural and urban households across Indonesia, while supporting programs build livelihoods, climate resilience, and cooperative capacity at the village level.

Product overview

Rumah Energi is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community development programs focused on renewable energy, food security, and environmental sustainability. The core product is the BIRU (Biogas Rumah) program, which converts organic waste into clean biogas energy and produces bio-slurry as organic fertilizer. Key products include BioMiRu (mini home biogas for urban areas), Solar Dryer House infrastructure, and various agricultural programs (GADING, Food Security, Local Milk Sourcing, ASA-Lombok). The organization also runs business incubation, green cooperative development, and water conservation programs. The products work together to create integrated community solutions addressing energy independence, food security, and climate resilience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biogas Rumah (BIRU) Program Community-based program that converts organic waste into clean biogas for cooking and bio-slurry organic fertilizer, targeting rural Indonesian households engaged in smallholder agriculture and animal husbandry.
• BioMiRu (Biogas Mini Rumahan) Mini home biogas system designed for urban communities with limited space, allowing processing of organic kitchen or garden waste into biogas for cooking without requiring livestock.
• PRO-WOMEN Women empowerment initiative strengthening the role of women in the just energy transition, supporting female-led businesses, leadership development, and economic independence in rural communities.
• Solar Dryer House Solar-powered drying facility for agricultural products that reduces post-harvest losses and provides clean energy solutions for rural communities.
• Program GADING Climate-smart agriculture program that develops a sustainable integrated farming workforce through bio-digester optimization and use of Lemna (duckweed) as animal feed and organic fertilizer.
• Kemandirian Pangan (Food Security Program) Food independence initiative supporting communities in improving agricultural productivity through bio-slurry fertilizer use and renewable energy for cooking.
• Local Milk Sourcing Dairy farming support program that strengthens local milk supply chains and improves livelihoods for dairy farmers through sustainable practices, including partnerships with Nestlé and Danone Sarihusada.
• ASA-Lombok Agricultural development initiative focused on climate-smart agriculture practices for Lombok communities.
• Inkubasi Bisnis (Business Incubation) Social business incubation program that builds resilience of MSMEs and small entrepreneurs in facing business challenges while generating economic and social impact.
• Koperasi Hijau (Green Cooperative) Cooperative development program supporting the establishment and strengthening of green cooperatives focused on renewable energy, bio-slurry fertilizer, and sustainable practices across Indonesia.
• Konservasi Air (Water Conservation) Community-based water resource management program including rainwater harvesting installations and watershed conservation for sustainable water access.
• Indonesia Berdaya Donation Campaign Public donation campaign offering preset and custom donation tiers to fund Rumah Energi's renewable energy, food security, and community development programs across Indonesia.

Quantifiable outcome

• 173,747 beneficiaries reached with energy and food security programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing program funding and policy support for renewable energy initiatives, including biogas reactor assistance programs for rural communities.
• SNVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development organization partnering on energy access and sustainable agriculture programs.
• Catholic Relief Services (CRS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO partnering on development and humanitarian programs.
• EnDev (Energy Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-donor energy development initiative supporting clean energy access in developing countries.
• HivosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO focused on sustainable economies, providing program support and expertise.
• Nestlé IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in dairy sector programs including Fresh milk sourcing and dairy farmer capacity building, connected through biogas and sustainability initiatives.
• Danone SarihusadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDairy company partner supporting dairy farmer programs and sustainable agriculture initiatives.
• Danone EcosystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanone's ecosystem development fund supporting sustainable agriculture and water conservation programs.
• PLN (Perusahaan Listrik Negara)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState electricity company partnering on renewable energy integration and rural electrification programs.
• PertaminacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState oil and gas company, including joint program JOB Pertamina Medco E&P Tomori Sulawesi for productive economic zone development.
• Perum Jasa Tirta IIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState water utility company partnering on Cibereum River watershed cleanup and livestock waste management programs.
• Various Provincial and District GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partners across Indonesia including Lampung, West Java, Banten, Central Java, Yogyakarta, East Java, Bali, East Nusa Tenggara, Jakarta, Gorontalo, Central Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, South Sumatra, Bekasi, South Sulawesi, and West Nusa Tenggara.
• UGM (Gadjah Mada University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for research, training, and community development programs.
• Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural university partner for fertilizer market development and organic certification.
• Mondelez Cocoa LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCocoa sustainability program partner supporting sustainable agriculture in cocoa-producing communities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hivos: International NGO partnering with Rumah Energi on sustainable energy and agriculture initiatives. Hivos runs comparable community-based renewable energy and just-transition programs across Indonesia and other developing countries, with similar donor and partner profiles.
• EnDev (Energising Development): Multi-donor energy access initiative supporting modern energy services in developing countries. EnDev is a core partner of Rumah Energi and operates comparable clean cooking and rural electrification programs targeting energy-poor households.
• Practical Action: International NGO using technology to address poverty in developing countries, with explicit programs on biogas, smallholder agriculture, and renewable energy. Comparable to Rumah Energi in its integration of technology distribution, community-led GTM, and donor-funded operating model.
• SNV Netherlands Development Organisation: International development organization that has been a core implementation partner of Rumah Energi's BIRU biogas program in Indonesia. Operates similar clean energy access and sustainable agriculture programs across emerging markets, making it the closest direct counterpart in mission and delivery model.

Regional players

• Mercy Corps Indonesia: International humanitarian and development NGO operating in Indonesia on livelihoods, climate resilience, and food security programs. Shares a comparable Indonesia-focused community-led delivery model and donor-base profile, including rural community enterprise incubation.
• Kopernik: Indonesia-based technology distribution NGO that pilots and scales appropriate technologies (including clean energy) for last-mile communities. Overlaps with Rumah Energi in geography, beneficiary segment, and GTM model of technology incubation through community partnerships.
• TERANGI (Yayasan Terang untuk Negeri): Indonesia-based nonprofit focused on clean energy access, including biogas and renewable energy for rural communities. Operates in the same geography and beneficiary segment as Rumah Energi with overlapping corporate and government partner networks.

Broad incumbents

• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit): German development agency implementing renewable energy and climate adaptation programs across Indonesia and other developing countries, including management of the EnDev program that partners with Rumah Energi. Comparable in scope and donor-backed delivery model.
• Winrock International: US-based international development organization implementing clean energy, agriculture, and climate programs globally, with biogas and rural energy portfolios comparable to Rumah Energi's BIRU program. Functions as a broader incumbent working at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Sistema.bio: Mexico-headquartered social enterprise manufacturing and distributing small-scale biogas digesters to smallholder farmers globally. Overlaps with Rumah Energi's BIRU and BioMiRu products in technology, target customer (smallholder and rural households), and circular-economy value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rumahenergi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rumah-energi
• Instagraminstagram.com/rumahenergi

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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