Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

About the course

Utilising energy in a buildings sustainably is crucial, not only for mitigating climate change but also for enhancing the performance of facilities and boosting business competitiveness. Thus, individuals involved in the energy, oil, manufacturing, construction, and transportation sectors need in-depth knowledge of energy efficiency.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) Energy Efficiency and Sustainability online short course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the energy efficiency landscape and its economic impact. In this eight-week course, you’ll explore the latest industry developments and regulations, analyse energy consumption in industrial and commercial settings, and master industry-recognised techniques for validating energy savings. Additionally, you’ll learn how to evaluate the financial feasibility of energy-efficient initiatives and create a compelling business case for such interventions.

Course content

• Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
• Module 1: Introduction to energy efficiency: Importance, strategies, and challenges
• Module 2: Energy metrics, economics, and the business case for energy efficiency
• Module 3: Energy-efficient and sustainable buildings: General considerations and regulations
• Module 4: Energy-efficiency management and technologies in buildings
• Module 5: Energy-efficiency management and technologies in the industrial sector
• Module 6: Energy auditing
• Module 7: Measurement and verification
• Module 8: Energy management systems

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