• Deakin University

Energy Management: Strategies and Approaches

Develop skills in energy management to optimise efficiency across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

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  • Duration

    3 weeks
  • Weekly study

    6 hours
  • Languages

    English, Italiano, EspañolEnglish, Italiano, Español
  • Premium course

    $229What's included?
  • Accreditation

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Explore energy management strategies to improve efficiency and sustainability

As the global conversation grows around energy efficiency it’s crucial to be aware of the latest approaches to stay informed. On this three-week course, you’ll gain practical insights and tools to effectively assess, plan, and optimise energy consumption and management strategies relevant to residential, commercial, and industrial contexts.

Assess and plan effective energy management strategies

Explore key concepts and strategies that ensure the stable and efficient operation of energy systems within different building types. Evaluating factors that impact energy demand, supply, and management to design robust plans that aid sustainability goals.

You’ll learn how to align energy management approaches with operational realities, policies, and technological advances to improve overall system resilience and reduce environmental impact.

Compare energy consumption patterns across sectors

On this course, you’ll examine residential, commercial, and industrial energy loads to understand diverse consumption behaviours and control opportunities.

You’ll analyse how targeted strategies in each sector can lead to meaningful efficiency improvements and cost savings, enabling smarter resource management and reduced ecological footprints.

Use industry tools to improve energy efficiency and analyse financial impacts

Gain practical skills in deploying standard industry methods and tools for evaluating and recommending energy efficiency upgrades in buildings and systems. You’ll build confidence in designing improvements that meet technical and sustainability criteria.

Learners will walk away with the ability to assess the financial viability of energy efficiency initiatives, ensuring recommendations are economically sound as well as environmentally beneficial.

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Skip to 0 minutes and 4 seconds SHAMA ISLAM: Hello. My name is Shama Islam. And I am an associate professor in the School of Engineering at Deakin University. Welcome to this future-focused course built to empower you with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to lead the way in sustainable energy management. We will learn how to plan for the stable and efficient operation of energy systems, using proven strategies that make a real-world impact. Exploring the differences in energy consumption patterns across residential, commercial, and industrial settings, we will discover how to control them more sustainably. We will uncover the tools and methods used by top professionals to assess and improve energy efficiency in buildings of all types.

Skip to 0 minutes and 54 seconds Diving into the economics behind energy upgrades, we will learn how energy management strategies fit in the ever-evolving electricity markets. You’ll be equipped to identify opportunities for energy savings and to communicate their value clearly and confidently to stakeholders. Whether you are an energy auditor, electrical engineer, facilities manager, energy efficiency expert, or clean energy professional, we will expand your knowledge to drive meaningful change in your organisation or community.

Syllabus

  • Week 1

    Residential energy efficiency

    • Let’s get started

      Meet your teaching team and other learners, and find essential information about this course, including valuable tips and links to help you get the most out of your learning.

    • Introduction to energy efficiency

      Gain an introduction to energy efficiency in residential, commercial and industrial contexts.

    • Home energy management

      Learn about home energy management via the thermal envelope and heat loss calculations, passive design and climate zones, and the NatHERS scheme.

    • Appliance energy management

      Explore appliance energy management via energy star ratings and strategies for efficient use and optimisation.

    • Weekly wrap

      Reflect on the key ideas presented this week and find out what's coming up in Week 2.

  • Week 2

    Commercial and industrial energy efficiency

    • Energy audits for commercial and industrial buildings

      Learn about the AS/NZS 3598 standards for energy auditing commercial and industrial buildings.

    • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning

      Learn about the energy efficiency of HVAC systems and how to improve it. Hear from an industry expert in an interview.

    • National Australian Built Environment Rating System

      Learn about the NABERS rating methods for different types of energy usage and different facilities.

    • Economic analysis of energy efficiency upgrades

      Learn about different approaches in measuring the effectiveness of energy saving programs.

    • Weekly wrap

      Reflect on the key ideas presented this week and find out what's coming up in Week 2.

  • Week 3

    National energy market and tariff structure

    • Spot market

      Introducing the National Electricity Market (NEM) structure, along with the generator scheduling and bidding mechanisms, and the method for calculating spot prices.

    • Distributed energy resources (DERs)

      Learning about different DERs, in particular, solar energy, wind energy, energy storage systems, hydrogen fuel cells, and micro combined heat and power (micro-CHP).

    • Gas market

      In this activity, we'll learn more about the Australian gas energy market including East coast gas system, and gas forecasting and planning.

    • Demand management

      All about different types of demand management, and electricity tariff structure.

    • Course wrap up and summative assessment

      Reflect on what you’ve learnt throughout the course to consolidate your knowledge and areas you may need to review and undertake your summative assessment.

Who is this accredited by?

The CPD Certification Service
The CPD Certification Service:

The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 and is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Assess effective energy management strategies to plan for the stable operation of energy systems.
  • Compare and contrast residential, commercial and industrial loads and identify how their energy consumption patterns can be controlled more sustainably.
  • Interpret appropriate industry standard tools and methods to recommend improvements to energy efficiency and energy management for residential, commercial and industrial building applications.
  • Calculate the financial impacts of energy efficiency upgrades in terms of fixed and ongoing costs and resulting cost savings.

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for professionals seeking to build multidisciplinary expertise in energy efficiency management strategies across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, aiming for sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions.

Who will you learn with?

I am an associate professor in Electrical Engineering at Deakin University. I have taught power engineering design, industrial automation, energy efficiency and demand management.

Who developed the course?

Deakin University

Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.

  • Established

    1974
  • Location

    Melbourne, Australia
  • World ranking

    Top 280Source: QS World University Rankings 2021

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