Description

Module overview

This is our introductory module that outlines why efficiency is important and looks at organising energy and decarbonisation projects in a specific way to optimise the overall impact and minimise overall costs.

Video duration: 1 hour approximately.

CPD: 1 point (CEP Framework)

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CEP1005: Efficiency First Module Outline (PDF)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. Understand energy efficiency in the global context.
2. Understand energy efficiency in the local context.
3. Understand why efficiency projects should generally be implemented first.
4. Solidify why efficiency comes first and be introduced to marginal abatement costs.
5. Understand efficiency and demand reduction and be aware of some common examples of each.
6. Understand loads and equipment sizing.
7. Be able to employ the ‘start at the end’ strategy to reduce demands and have a high-level understanding of systems level thinking and optimisation.
8. Understand the upstream impacts of reducing demands and equipment sizes specific to electricity infrastructure.
9. Be aware of the risk of efficiency or investments locking-in a technology or sub-optimal solution.
10. Have a memorable case study at your disposal.

Instructions

• To complete this module, you will need to open each lesson video by clicking the play button.
• To enable subtitle captions, hover over the bottom of the video and click CC. Click again to remove the captions.
• Each lesson is an important part of this module, it is recommended you minimise distractions while viewing the videos.
• This module includes several short gateway quizzes that need to be passed for progression.
• Once you have completed all lessons, you will have access to a completion quiz to help prepare you for the badge exam.
• There is no limit on the number of times you can access the completion quiz, we recommend you repeat the exercise until you have achieved at least 75%.
• A certificate of completion will be available if you meet or surpass the 75% threshold in the completion quiz.

Demonstrate and promote your knowledge

• This module has a matching credential which carries a verifiable digital badge. You can get the credential and the digital badge for this module by passing the online badge exam.
• Completing this module doesn’t qualify you for the credential and badge. However, it is your best preparation for exam success.
• Your digital badge can be linked to popular social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and X.
• Clients or employers can easily verify your credential through the secure Accredible badge platform.

Certification requirements

You will achieve your full Certified Professional in Energy^TM (CPE) and/or Certified Professional in Carbon^TM (CPC) certification after you have:

• Received all of the required badges.
• Successfully completed an experience assessment.
• Accepted our Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct and our Disciplinary procedures.
• Registered for the CEP Certification Scheme.

Copyright

All content in this module is copyright, 2025, Carbon and Energy Professionals New Zealand.