Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student
- is able to identify the main aspects of the different stages of the energy chain (acquisition, production and consumption)
- knows different methods and technologies to promote energy efficiency and security of supply, and knows their significance at the local and global level
- is able to describe the role of digitalisation as part of energy efficient solutions now and in the future
- is able to utilise different tools when assessing and comparing energy efficiency and more sustainable energy forms, for example in energy consulting

Implementation and methods of teaching

1. Contact teaching: Active participation in contact lessons, individual and group tasks.
2. Distance studies in the Reppu platform: Set of independent assignments.

Learning material and recommended literature

Lecturers collect the study materials in the Reppu platform.

Alternative completion methods

Compensatory tasks should be agreed with the tutoring teacher.

Learning environment

Contact lessons
Virtual assignments
Company visits and/or visits of the energy field experts in contact lessons

Contents

- Energy efficiency and energy saving
- Energy efficiency tools: agreements, audits, ecolabelling
- Energy efficiency technologies
- Improvement of energy efficiency in industry
- Energy efficiency in buildings
- Energy efficiency in transportation
- Cases and applications

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites required.

Assessment criteria

Exam in Reppu platform
Practical assignments completed

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

All assignments should be completed
Assessed by the average of all assignments

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student does not achieve the requirements for a grade of one.
Participation is not appropriate, assignments or exam are not completed, the appropriate level of points is not achieved.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- knows the role that energy efficiency and energy saving have in connection with energy systems
- knows the effects of the related technologies
- knows the development of energy efficiency in buildings, in industry and in transportation
- knows the energy efficiency tools which are currently in use in Finland
- knows important sources to information and regulations

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- is able to describe the role that energy efficiency and energy saving have in connection with energy systems, their economic, social and environmental aspects
- knows the effects of the related technologies
- knows the development of energy efficiency in buildings, in industry and in transportation
- knows the energy efficiency tools which are currently in use in Finland
- is able to describe important sources to information and regulations