Energy Efficiency Training
Training Staff in the efficient use of energy is important to the success of cost saving initiatives.
Tropical Energy Solutions offers training programs by Certified Trainers/Assessors covering a broad range of energy efficiency subjects which empowers staff to actively participate in reducing energy costs in your organisation. All sessions are interactive, with participants being encouraged to share experiences from their workplace.
Tropical Energy Solutions has conducted energy audits for several hundred commercial operations. The content of the training sessions has been developed through exploring the identified knowledge gaps in energy use, financial considerations and energy efficiency across all levels of commercial and government organisations.
The knowledge gained from our training sessions is easily transferable to other employees across an organisation and will help to foster a culture that encourages energy efficiency.
An example of what a training session may cover includes:
| Subject | Elements | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Define energy consumption/demand | • Watts/Kilowatts • Kilowatt Hours • Duty cycle • Demand • Introduction to tariffs | Defining these elements gives understanding of how energy consumption and demand costs are incurred. |
| Air-conditioning | • Position • Internal heat sources • External heat gain • Cool air losses • Natural ventilation • Complementing A/C systems | These elements provide an understanding of how each of these load groups contributes to overall energy consumption/demand. The focus is how the positive/negative impacts of staff behaviour affect these load groups and how behaviour may be modified to achieve desired energy efficiency outcomes. |
| Refrigeration | • Age • Size • Seals • Defrosting • Number of units | These elements provide an understanding of how each of these load groups contributes to overall energy consumption/demand. The focus is how the positive/negative impacts of staff behaviour affect these load groups and how behaviour may be modified to achieve desired energy efficiency outcomes. |
| Lighting | • Incandescent v CFL v LED • Delamping • Natural light • Heat load | These elements provide an understanding of how each of these load groups contributes to overall energy consumption/demand. The focus is how the positive/negative impacts of staff behaviour affect these load groups and how behaviour may be modified to achieve desired energy efficiency outcomes. |
| Office equipment | • Obsolete equipment • Number of units • Heat load • Purchase criteria | These elements provide an understanding of how each of these load groups contributes to overall energy consumption/demand. The focus is how the positive/negative impacts of staff behaviour affect these load groups and how behaviour may be modified to achieve desired energy efficiency outcomes. |
| Cooking | • Electric v gas • Size of appliances • Type of appliances • Number of units • Extractor fans | These elements provide an understanding of how each of these load groups contributes to overall energy consumption/demand. The focus is how the positive/negative impacts of staff behaviour affect these load groups and how behaviour may be modified to achieve desired energy efficiency outcomes. |
| Water heating | • Size of units • Age • Number of units • Necessity • Alternatives | These elements provide an understanding of how each of these load groups contributes to overall energy consumption/demand. The focus is how the positive/negative impacts of staff behaviour affect these load groups and how behaviour may be modified to achieve desired energy efficiency outcomes. |
| Building design | • Orientation • Ventilation • Shade/vegetation • Building materials • Insulation | These elements provide an understanding of how each of these load groups contributes to overall energy consumption/demand. The focus is how the positive/negative impacts of staff behaviour affect these load groups and how behaviour may be modified to achieve desired energy efficiency outcomes. |
| Operational Opportunities | • Staff training • Inductions • Organisational culture • Staff incentives • Energy management policy • Energy coordinator | This section is designed to provide a suit of initiatives that may be implemented at organisation/business unit/individual site levels to ensure all employees understand their roles and responsibilities. |
| Energy efficiency accreditation schemes | • Overview of current schemes available | This section provides an understanding of the various accreditation schemes that are available to gain government/public recognition of energy efficiency initiatives. |
Tailored Training Services
Tropical Energy Solutions offers a range of additional training services designed to address specific site or organisational needs.
- Are you the owner operator of a Hybrid or Off-grid system and want to better understand how your system works and how to maintain it?
- Are you a commercial operator considering a renewable energy system and want to understand the ‘lingo’ before you go to market?
- Are you an educational institution and want an industry perspective on current, relevant strategies and initiatives regarding energy generation and consumption?
Talk to one of our staff to understand how we can tailor a training solution to suit your desired outcomes.