Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency in Canadian Context
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Most classes have guest speaker
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Modules focus on policy aspects
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Two group project – Briefing Note and York
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Term Paper 40%
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All are potential employers
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Senior reps asked to comment on what they look for
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Younger reps asked to comment on strategies on
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Background on Energy, Power & Energy Services
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RETScreen Assessment Tool (for group project)
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Demand Response
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Drivers, Barriers & Policy Tools
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Economics of Energy Efficiency
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Transportation
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Energy Efficiency in Electricity System Planning
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Evaluating Energy Efficiency Programs
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Case Studies (Vermont, BC, California
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RETSCreen Assessment of York Building
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Must include 1 behavioural, 1 EE & 1 DR measure
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Results in a report (10%) with presentation (10%)
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Briefing Note
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Students given recent Ontario government template
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One of the guest speakers former/current political
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Summarized in report and presentation (10%)
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Submit outline for approval after 2 weeks
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Encouraged to focus on issue/country of
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40% final mark
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Define 5 terms (out of 8-9)
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Short answer to 3 questions (out of 5-6)
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Energy, Power & Cost Savings from EE
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Mandatory
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Cost savings require use of TOU rates
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20-30 pages/week
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No text – use Alan Meier’s class notes, recent
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Submit 10 weekly summaries (10%)
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Peter Love
Adjunct Professor
Faculty of Environmental Studies
York University
plove@yorku.ca
This program covers theory, policy, and practices related to energy efficiency, focusing on various aspects such as policy modules, group projects, guest speakers, and modules on energy services and economics. Students engage in practical assessments, case studies, and a term paper, gaining insights into energy efficiency strategies and programs.
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FUNDAMENTALS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY: THEORY, POLICY & PRACTICES IN A CANADIAN CONTEXT Peter Love Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University Teaching Energy Efficiency at the Post-Graduate Level July 16/17, 2014
OVERVIEW OF APPROACH Most classes have guest speaker Modules focus on policy aspects Two group project Briefing Note and York building assessment Term Paper 40% 25-35 4thyear & MES students
GUEST SPEAKERS Typically reps from utilities, government, ENGO s & companies (Judith, Raegan, Paul, Alan by Skype) Includes both senior reps as well as recent employees All are potential employers Senior reps asked to comment on what they look for when hiring Younger reps asked to comment on strategies on getting job
MODULES Background on Energy, Power & Energy Services RETScreenAssessment Tool (for group project) Demand Response Drivers, Barriers & Policy Tools Economics of Energy Efficiency Transportation Energy Efficiency in Electricity System Planning Evaluating Energy Efficiency Programs Case Studies (Vermont, BC, California & Ontario)
GROUP PROJECTS RETSCreenAssessment of York Building Must include 1 behavioural, 1 EE & 1 DR measure Results in a report (10%) with presentation (10%) Briefing Note Students given recent Ontario government template One of the guest speakers former/current political staff Summarized in report and presentation (10%)
TERM PAPER Submit outline for approval after 2 weeks STRONGLY encourage someone else to proofread Encouraged to focus on issue/country of interest to them 40% final mark
IN-CLASS QUIZ Define 5 terms (out of 8-9) Short answer to 3 questions (out of 5-6) Energy, Power & Cost Savings from EE Measure Mandatory Cost savings require use of TOU rates 20%
READINGS 20-30 pages/week No text use Alan Meier s class notes, recent reports, websites Submit 10 weekly summaries (10%)
CONTACT INFO Peter Love Adjunct Professor Faculty of Environmental Studies York University plove@yorku.ca
