Energy Efficiency Training Program
The Energy Efficiency Training Program supports the development and delivery of higher education courses that enhance energy efficiency knowledge and practice. This includes work with universities and professional associations to ensure key sectors have access to professional development, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate courses in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Target professions include:
- engineers
- accountants and business managers
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The University of Wollongong and the University of NSW are developing and delivering a range of energy efficiency courses for engineers.
| University | Course type | Course content |
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University of Wollongong Funding amount: $600,000 | 5 undergraduate courses 9 professional development courses | Energy efficiency in: - electricity generation, transmission and distribution
- demand side management
- built environment and industry,
taking into account user perceptions and behaviour to maximise adoption of energy efficient technologies. |
University of NSW Funding amount: $544,000 | 8 undergraduate and postgraduate courses 1 continuing professional development (CPD) course | - Concepts of energy efficiency in the design, manufacturing and operation of engineered systems.
- Strategies to implement and measure improvements in embodied and operational energy efficiency.
- Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).
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Accountants and business managers
In June 2011, four projects were funded to develop courses and resources for continuing professional development (CPD) and at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for accountants and business managers.
| University and Partners | Course type | Course content |
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University of Western Sydney Energetics Pty Ltd Cadre Design Moore Stephens Sydney West Western Sydney Business Connection National Institute of Accountants Institute of Public Accountants Funding amount: $344,907 | 5 x 8 hour modules which will form the basis of: | Following input from focus groups this project will develop training for existing and future accountants and business managers in areas such as: Understanding energy demand and supply in terms of both kilowatt hours and dollars Determining and optimising actual energy demands and costs within a business, including collecting, measuring, and comparing energy consumption and undertaking risk assessments Using energy management systems (ISO 50001) to systematically set and reach a business’s energy use goals to realise the energy cost savings by implementing business improvements and management programs for energy efficiency.
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University of Technology, Sydney (UTS Business School) Ernst & Young Funding amount: $334,919 | | This project develops training for future and practising managers and accountants in: - identifying, measuring and communicating strategic drivers, risks and opportunities of energy efficiency in business
- understanding emergent issues around carbon trading and energy pricing to modify management decisions.
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University of NSW CPA Australia Funding amount: $256,000 | | This project develops training for existing and future accountants and managers in: |
| Macquarie University CPA Australia Beletich Associates Sustainable Business Australia Funding amount: $241,139 | | This project develops training for existing and future accountants in: - business energy efficiency incentives available to accountants and their clients operating in the SME sector
- best practice business energy efficiency measurement, supply chain assessment,scenario planning and reporting for larger businesses
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The Energy Efficiency Training Program commissioned research to inform the development and delivery of energy efficiency training strategies. Research includes:
- Energy Efficiency Training Needs Analysis of the Commercial Property Sector (July 2011: 110378EETrainCommProp, 139kB)
- Research and Needs Analysis into the Professional Development Needs of University Lecturers in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Knowledge and Skills
- Research and Needs Analysis of Current NSW University Masters Programs in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development to incorporate Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Knowledge and Skills.
The appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency of the Energy Efficiency Training Program is being monitored and evaluated by an independent evaluator. Evaluation commenced mid 2010 and reports will be published on this website.
Contact us
For more information about the Energy Efficiency Training Program call (02) 8837 6000 or email sustainbus@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Page last updated: 15 September 2011
