Energy Education Core Training
In November 2024, staff members from twenty Neighbourhood Centre were trained to become Energy Educators. Below are all the slides and handouts from that training, along with some recordings of some of the presentations.
Audrey says: all educational resources below can be modified and used by Energy Educators to educate their community members 😊
Module 1
What's the go with Energy?
The big picture about the energy transition
Module 1 Outline: Once upon a time, The old energy system, Australia’s energy system, Energy transition, The new system, What can households do?
Module 2
Energy and Wellbeing: How does energy impact wellbeing at home?
Module 2 Outline: What we need, Energy services, Energy poverty, Home energy efficiency, Energy vs health and comfort impacts (including temperature, mould, gas, resilience)
Module 3
Are you paying too much? Understanding your powerbill and if there is a better way forward
Module 3 Outline: Metering and units, What bill?!, What are we paying form what's in the bill, Tariffs - what are they and how to choose one?, Concessions and rebates, Debt and payment plans, Complaints, Can I change retailer?, Retailer selection
Watch Presentation of Module 3
Watch ‘Bring Your Bill’ Session Refresher in the community of practice videos tab in the top right above.
**Updates to concession applications since training:
it is now easier for a household to get an energy concession because of the removal of questions about household members. So this means as long as the energy account is attached to the household member with the concession then the concession can still be applied, even if there are other members of the household who do not have concession cards. This will particularly benefit large households where there is one income supporting many people.
Module 4
What can I do at home? Understanding home energy efficiency
Module 4 Outline: Why energy efficiency, State of homes, Location, Building envelope, Appliances, Lights and phantom loads
Home Energy Tune Up: A deep dive into your home
Module Outline: Meters and bills, home and exterior, home interior, lighting