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:

• Understand energy efficiency in the global context.
• Understand energy efficiency in the local context.
• Understand why efficiency projects should generally be implemented first.
• Solidify why efficiency comes first and be introduced to marginal abatement costs.
• Understand efficiency and demand reduction and be aware of some common examples of each.
• Understand loads and equipment sizing.
• 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.
• Understand the upstream impacts of reducing demands and equipment sizes specific to electricity infrastructure.
• Be aware of the risk of efficiency or investments locking-in a technology or sub-optimal solution.
• 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 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

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