Competence Area
Embodying Sustainability Values
Introduction to energy management and the role of the energy manager
Key messages
Responsible energy use starts with awareness and value-based decisions.
Energy management is essential for reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
Everyday actions by building users and managers can support broader sustainability goals.
Learning Objectives
Define what energy management in buildings entails.
Recognize how behavior and system monitoring contribute to energy efficiency.
Understand the value of integrating sustainability into building operation practices.
Follow-up activity
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Instructions to introduce the topic and deliver the video/presentation/micro resource
Start with a simple question: “Do you know how much energy your building consumes daily?”
Present the micro resource focusing on key concepts such as monitoring, optimization, and user behavior.
Highlight how values like responsibility and awareness lead to action.
Suggestions for discussions and activities after viewing the material
Reflective discussion: “What sustainable habits can we adopt in our workplace or school building?”
Small group activity: Identify common energy inefficiencies in everyday building use.
Brainstorm low-cost improvements or awareness-raising campaigns.
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