The objective of this course is to introduce homeowners to the basics of energy auditing. The attendees will encounter basic principles and ideas about electricity and its consumption as well as heat transfers which impact the insulation of homes. Topics include basic calculations of electricity consumption, the identification of specifications for equipment and materials.
Credits: N/A
Prerequisites: Homeownership
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course intends to enable the participant to:
Understand the concept of Energy Efficiency
Understand the use and impact of Renewable Energy technologies
Understand how electricity is utilized
Understand their electricity bills
Identify the parameters which determine electricity consumption
Identify the specifications of electrical devices
Calculate energy consumption of electrical equipment
Separate electricity consumption into clear categories
Gain some practical experience
Identify energy saving opportunities for the home
Understand the available energy services
Make informed purchases to improve energy consumption
COURSE OUTLINE
I. INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY AND ITS CONCEPTS
The importance of electricity
How we create and utilize electricity
What is Energy Efficiency and what is its role
What are the relevant renewable energy technologies and what are their roles
The course will be 14 hours, 12 contact hours on-campus and 2 hours at home.
It will be completed in 2 consecutive days, preferably during a Saturday and Sunday to accommodate most working homeowners. However, any two days can work.
Once the content is fully developed, the instructor must: -
Create and mark a simple home assignment
Manage attendance as a course result contributor
Monitor group on-campus exercise as a result contributor
