Aim:

To educate, train and equip Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) and Community Organisation staff and managers with the skills to identify, assess and become energy efficiency champions in their workplace

Topics covered:

• Benefits of energy efficiency, economic impacts of energy wastage (including environmental impact of energy waste), reduce domestic greenhouse emissions.
• Energy efficiency principles, load assessing, energy monitoring and behaviour change techniques.
• Identification and pursuit of energy efficiency opportunities in the workplace.
• How to read and interpret energy efficient product guidelines.
• Use of energy efficiency tools.
• Identify energy efficient products providers and energy retailers.
• Referral services for participants who want to undertake additional training (e.g. Carbon Management Courses/Sustainability Education).

Resources provided (Participant Packs):

• Energy efficiency information fact sheets covering the following:
  • HVAC (Heating, ventilation & air-conditioning)
  • Lighting
  • Hot water systems
  • Refrigeration
  • Office equipment
  • Air compressors
  • Other useful information
    • Power factor correction
    • Cogeneration
    • Building management systems
    • Insulation
    • Glazing
• Energy efficiency assessment manual (hard copy and electronic).
• Interactive workbook with simulated work-based activities (enables participants to apply their learning and development directly to their workplace).
• Specific sector information (e.g. butchers/bakeries/cafes).
• Energy efficiency comparison templates.
• Power point presentation handouts.
• Demonstration and case study video presentations (as available).