Energy Auditing for Homeowners

FREE Energy Auditing for Homeowners

Learn how to cut your energy bills forever!

Sunday June 30th and 7th July 2024

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

At the UCCI campus in George Town

Participants will receive a free Fosters gift voucher upon successful completion!

HOMEOWNER ENERGY AUDIT SYLLABUS

COURSE NAME: Energy Auditing for Homeowners  

COURSE#: ENV 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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:

1. Understand the concept of Energy Efficiency
2. Understand the use and impact of Renewable Energy technologies
3. Understand how electricity is utilized
4. Understand their electricity bills
5. Identify the parameters which determine electricity consumption
6. Identify the specifications of electrical devices
7. Calculate energy consumption of electrical equipment
8. Separate electricity consumption into clear categories
9. Gain some practical experience
10. Identify energy saving opportunities for the home
11. Understand the available energy services
12. 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

II.   UNDERSTANDING ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Measurements of energy and electricity

Understanding your electricity bill

Linking your bill to your home activities

III.   DATA COLLECTION IN YOUR HOME

Identifying electricity consuming devices

Establishing consumption categories (fixed, variable, climate related, etc.)

Finding and recording electrical specifications

Establishing the usage profile

Calculating the device electricity consumption

Measuring the device electricity consumption

Practical

Examining your building envelope for deficiencies

IV.  DATA ANALYSIS

Reconciling calculations with your electricity bill

Categorizing electricity consumption

Comparing data with standard consumption and categories

Prioritizing the opportunities for savings or emissions reduction

V.  ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Selecting solutions to fit the presenting opportunities

Determining when you should Do-it-Yourself (DIY)

Engaging an energy service provider

Assessing service provider proposals

Purchasing energy efficient equipment

           
 ASSESSMENT

Attendance                              20%

Group Participation                20%

Homework task                      20%

Class quiz                               40% 

Total                                       100%

REQUIRED TEXT

PowerPoint handouts will be provided to the participants

UCCI GRADING SCALE

ENV 100 – Energy Auditing for Homeowners

Course Dates: Sunday June 30th and July 7th, 2024

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Lecturer: TDB

Email:  CJulien@ucci.edu.ky

Tel: 623 0561

Clarification Notes:

• The course will be 10 hours.
• It will be completed in 2 consecutive Sundays 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
• Correct quizas a result contributor
• Prepare final results for participants