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CEP1005: Efficiency First

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Description

Module overview

This module covers the reasons why it is important to organise energy and decarbonisation projects in a specific way to optimise the overall impact and minimise overall costs.

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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 tutorial video by clicking the play button.
  • Each lesson is an important part of this module, it is recommended you minimise distractions while viewing the tutorial video.
  • 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 practice examination to help prepare you for the assessment examination.
  • There is no limit on the number of times you can access the practice examination, we recommend you repeat the exercise until you have achieved at least 80%.

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 EnergyTM (CPE) and/or Certified Professional in CarbonTM (CPC) certification after you have:

Copyright

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

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