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16 projects funded by the Intelligent Energy – Europe programme


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Project 1 > Persuasive force of children through education (FEEDU) 4

Project 2 > Integration of Active Learning and energy monitoring with school curricula (Active Learning) 5

Project 3 > Realising the potential for small scale renewable energy sources in the home (KITH) 6

Project 4 > The Energy Path: an e-learning platform for education of the new generations in the sustainable energy field (ENERGY PATH) 7

Project 5 > Creating actions among energy-conscious children (Kids4Future) 8

Project 6 > Mobilise Energy Awareness (Mobilise Energy/Aware) 9

Project 7 > Pattern of Energy Efficiency in the Schools (P.E.E.S.) 10

Project 8 > Young Energy People (YEP!) 11

Project 9 > Young Energy Savers (YES) 12

Project 10 > Instigating Simple Energy-Efficient Behavioural Practices in Schools (Flick the Switch) 13

Project 11 > Energy, Education, Governance and Schools: a European school panel for involving local communities in energy efficiency programs (EGS) 14

Project 12 > Intelligent Use of Energy at School (IUSES) 15

Project 13 > European Young Energy Manager Championship (EYEmanager Championship) 16

Project 14 > Schools at University for Climate and Energy (SAUCE) 17

Project 15 > Game-based platform: Energy-efficient virtual Cities (ENERCITIES) 18

Project 16 > Renewable Energy Sources Compass (RES COMPASS) 19

Editorial information

Project Reports are published by the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation of the European Commission (EACI). The reports showcase projects funded across the European Union by the Intelligent Energy – Europe programme (IEE), which promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy. The projects are presented by theme and contain contact details for participants to help build a network of project participants across the EU.The reports are available in English, French and German.

Editor: EACI. Design and layout: Tipik S.A./Chili con carne.

More details on the IEE programme and the EACI are available online (http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy).

Useful tools and guidebooks resulting from IEE and other projects can be downloaded from the Intelligent Energy e-library (http://www.iee-library.eu).

The responsibility for the content of this report lies with the authors. It does not necessarily represent the opinion of the European Community. The EACI is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein. This information contained in the report is given for information purposes only and does not legally bind any of the parties involved.

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Europeans face a daunting challenge in the global

fight against climate change. While we must use

energy more responsibly to ensure a secure and

sustainable supply, we set ourselves the target to

reduce CO2 emissions by 20% by the year 2020.

Each of us can make a profound difference by

rising to the challenge and becoming more energy-

conscious in daily life. Beginning with primary

school, educational initiatives at all levels can help

raise awareness about this important issue.

Experience has shown that children and youngsters

are key to achieving long-term behavioural

changes in the rational use of energy and the

use of renewable energy sources. Over the past

decades, young people have increased their

energy consumption considerably, for example,

in the use of entertainment equipment, mobile

phones and motorised vehicles. At the same time,

their concerns about the environmental impact

of our energy-intensive lifestyles have grown,

and many young people are keen to do their part

to change things for the better.

The European Union recognises the strategic role

education has in stimulating more responsible,

sustainable energy use. Although education is

usually the responsibility of national authorities,

the European Commission is also active in this

field. Specifically, it disseminates information and

encourages the transfer of successful ideas and

practices across borders.

The European Commission’s Energy Efficiency

Action Plan1 emphasises the need for investing

in teaching aids for primary, secondary and

vocational curricula. To translate these priorities

into action, the European Union provides financial

and other support to a whole range of initiatives,

for example through the Intelligent Energy –

Europe (IEE) programme. The IEE programme

aims to boost actions to improve energy

efficiency and to encourage the wider uptake of

renewable energies. The programme supports

schools and educational authorities as well as

other stakeholders such as local and regional

energy agencies to bring about a behavioural

change towards a low-carbon society. The website

ManagEnergy (http://www.managenergy.net)

– supported by the IEE programme – runs the

Kids’ Corner which provides access to a wealth

of information and tools on energy education

for students of all ages and their teachers. This

material is available in all of the EU’s official

languages.

In recent years, many schools and educational

authorities have realised the importance of

educating children (and indirectly their parents

and other adults) about sustainable energy use.

They were often supported by local and regional

energy agencies that introduced relevant

activities in schools. Through the IEE programme,

these stakeholders have collaborated on energy

education for all age groups.

Introduction

1. Action Plan for Energy Efficiency: Realising the Potential, COM(2006) 545.




Intelligent energy education is a key priority

within the IEE programme, prompting young

people to use energy more responsibly. The

programme supports educational activities that

replicate and expand successful experiences at

local or national level. Ideally, Member States will

incorporate sustainable energy education into

their national curricula. These initiatives also help

raising awareness among teachers and other adult

trainers on energy issues, and equip those currently

employed in the sector with needed skills.

Since 2004, the IEE programme has supported 16

energy education projects which benefited more

than 1 000 schools from 26 European countries,

with the Community contributing about €12

million (or 60%) of the overall €20 million price

tag. Results of these projects and success stories

are publicised, for example via a video that

reached nearly five million viewers, as well as in

this brochure.

Sound partnerships between stakeholders such

as energy agencies and educational institutions

across Europe will ensure the success of energy

education projects. Experience shows that a

lasting impact is possible by involving a broad

range of actors from the public and private

sectors. Together, we can make a difference!

Project example: Active LearningAre you a teacher? Then why don’t you try

the new ready-to-use material available in 14

different languages in the new Active Learning

toolbox? The toolbox contains suggestions for

lively educational activities for children aged 6–12

based on the pedagogical principle of learning by

doing (see page 5).

Some 180 Champion Schools who participated

signed up to monitor energy use in their facilities,

which was not always easy. Fortunately, teachers

demonstrated resourcefulness, for example in

one school where the energy monitoring exercise

was transformed into a civics lesson where pupils

lobbied local politicians to change the metering

system. Support and commitment from school

principals and headmasters was also important,

since they are the ones who decide whether to

use methods and materials tested by one or a few

teachers in all relevant classes.

Schools participating in the project made a

sincere effort to succeed, and follow-up surveys

demonstrated of an increase in student knowledge

in areas such as energy labelling. Participating

teachers also reported a high level of enthusiasm

among students, providing further evidence of

the projects’ real-life beneficial impact.

“Intelligent energy education is a key priority

within the IEE programme.”


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1

Persuasive force of children through educationFEEDU

Duration: 1/2005–8/2007

ObjectiveThis project was conducted by 13 regional energy and advice centres in nine European countries. Aimed

specifically at primary schools, the project sought to raise the awareness of pupils and their parents with

respect to mobility, renewable energy and the rational use of energy in general. After being trained in

energy education and receiving the necessary tools and methodology, teachers introduced a project-

based learning plan. Teachers tested and evaluated relevant tools and then made them available to

primary schools and attended workshops on integrating energy education into the curriculum.

Results > Some 450 teachers tested educational tools and experiences at 154 schools, with the

participation of 9 000 pupils. A collection of 40 tools, including information cards and

books, videos, science fair projects, games and activity books are available online to get

children interested in energy and mobility.

> Children experienced a greater awareness of energy consumption at school and in the

home.

> Teachers received training in energy education, allowing them to introduce project work in

the classroom at their own initiative throughout the school year.

> Primary schools exchanged experiences and methods in energy education.

> Teachers learned how to integrate energy education into the primary school system. The

project showed that if educational tools are accompanied by guidelines, exercises and best

practices, teachers could easily integrate energy education into the regular curricula.

Budget: €2 010 566 (EU contribution: 50%)

COORDINATOR

Lonfils Nicodeme

Le Centre Urbain/Stadswinkel asbl, Belgium

+32 22284253

[email protected]

http://www.feedu.org

PARTNERS

Agenzia Regionale per l’Energia della Liguria

Spa, Italy

PLANETE SCIENCES MEDITERRANEE, France

Rhônalpénergie-Environnement (RAEE), France

Regio of Crete – Regional Energy Agency

of Crete, Greece

Association pour la Promotion des Energies

Renouvelables asbl, Belgium

Energieberatung Prenzlauer Berg e.V., Germany

Energikontoret Gävleborg/Dalarna, Sweden

North East London Energy Efficiency

Advice Centre, United Kingdom

Severn Wye Energy Agency Limited (SWEA),

United Kingdom

Energy Agency of Livorno Province srl, Italy

AGENEAL, Agência Municipal de Energia

de Almada, Portugal

Slovenski E-Forum, Slovenia

> C O N T A C T D E T A I L S

Primary colours





COORDINATOR

Kirsten Dyhr-Mikkelsen

Norsk Enok og Energi AS, Norway

+47 95220482

[email protected]

http://www.consortium4al.eu

PARTNERS

Motiva Oy (Motiva), Finland

Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maîtrise

de l’Energie (ADEME), France

Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES),

Greece

SEVEn, Strediisko pro efektivni vyuzivani

energie, o.p.s. (SEVEn), Czech Republic

Innoterm Energetikai és Környezetvédelmi

Fejlesztő Kft., Hungary


Energy Agency of Plovdiv (EAP), Bulgaria

Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI), Lithuania

Swedish Energy Agency (STEM), Sweden

Newark and Sherwood Energy Agency,

United Kingdom

Agencija za prestrukturiranje energetike d.o.o.,

Slovenia

Eliante s.r.l., Italy

Utdanningsdirektoratet, Norway

EC BREC Instytut Energetyki Odnawialnej

Sp. z.o.o., Poland

European Association of Ecologists, Poland

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Integration of Active Learning and energy monitoring with school curriculaActive Learning

Duration: 1/2006–12/2008

ObjectiveActive Learning emphasises a practical, hands-on approach to education. With this in mind, this project

promoted active learning and energy monitoring as a tool for energy education among children aged

6–12. Specifically, the project aimed to change attitudes about energy use among the future generation

and ultimately lead to short- and long-term energy savings in school buildings and private households.

To expand the profile of energy efficiency, renewable energy and transport in primary school education,

Active Learning sought to lay the basis for integrating active learning into the national curricula. More

than 150 schools were invited to test a toolbox of material, and participated in seminars in which they

discussed experiences with energy monitoring and active learning. Representatives from agencies and

relevant ministries also provided input at these conferences.

Results > The project established a basis of integrating active learning on energy efficiency,

renewable energy and sustainable transport into the national school curricula of all partner

countries.

> Participating schools reduced their energy consumption by 5%, while households of the

involved actors reduced their consumption by 2%.

> Children at more than 180 primary schools conducted energy monitoring activities, which

helped them expand their knowledge of, and change their behaviour towards, energy

efficiency.

> Teachers benefited from a web-based toolbox of active learning activities on energy

efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable transport, including energy monitoring

materials.

> Energy experts, teachers, schools and school authorities, and energy agencies improved

their collaboration on energy education by establishing reference groups and lasting

routines as well as illustrative success stores that will serve as examples in the future.


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Realising the potential for small-scale renewable energy sources in the homeKITH

Duration: 1/2006–12/2008

ObjectivesFamilies can help the EU meet its greenhouse gas reduction targets by curbing domestic energy

consumption. This project sought to inform and educate teachers and students and their families about

the need for energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources in the home. A KITH handbook

for schools included information on energy efficiency in the home and renewable energy technologies

suitable for domestic use and was complemented by a project website for householders. Partners

developed methodologies for helping teachers and students motivate students’ families.

Results > This project fostered an integrated and holistic approach to energy efficiency and small

scale renewable energy providing either electricity and/or heat in residential homes.

> Schools in all European countries gained access to suitable resource materials which may be

translated and adapted, based on specific needs.

> Methodologies were developed for training teachers and getting students and their

families interested in the need for using clean energy at home.

> Resources and activities were devised for use in the EU’s Energy Efficiency and Green Week

programmes.

> The project website is a resource that can be used by anyone interested in making their

homes more energy efficient, including details on the types of renewable energy most

suitable for domestic use.


COORDINATOR

Rayner Mayer

Sciotech Projects Ltd, United Kingdom

+44 1183786357

[email protected]

http://www.kyotoinhome.info

PARTNERS

Agenzia Energia e Ambiente di Torino, Italy

Comune di Bologna, Area Urbanistica Ambiente

e Mobilità, Settore Ambiente e Verde Urbano,

Unità I, Italy

Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maîtrise

de l’Energie (ADEME), France

HESPUL, France

SEVEn, Strediisko pro efektivni vyuzivani

energie, o.p.s. (SEVEn), Czech Republic

The Regional Environmental Centre for Central

and Eastern Europe, Hungary

ECOSERVEIS, Spain

Community Energy Plus, United Kingdom

Krajowa Agencja Poszanowania Energii S.A.

(KAPE), Poland

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH

AND DEVELOPMENT IN INFORMATICS, Romania

Prietenii Pamantului, Romania

Homing in on clean energy





COORDINATOR

Juan Ignacio Domènech Ripoll

Edicions i Serveis Escolars Domènech, S.A., Spain

+34 932118893

[email protected]

http://www.energypath.eu

PARTNERS

Institut National for Solar Energy platform

Education, France


Greece


Energy Efficiency Agency (EEA), Bulgaria

Dirección General de Industria, Energía y Minas

de la Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

North East London Energy Efficiency Advice

Centre, United Kingdom


Slovenski E-Forum, Slovenia

BESEL S.A., Spain

Norsk Enok og Energi AS, Norway

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The Energy Path: an e-learning platform for education of the new generations in the sustainable energy fieldENERGY PATH

Duration: 11/2006–10/2008

ObjectivesUsing open-source technology, this project developed the first innovative e-learning platform at

European level. The project developed an online group of contents and educational resources concerning

renewable energy sources, the rational use of energy, transport and mobility and intelligent energy in

buildings. The overall goal was to sensitise and train teenagers and the general public in the participating

countries, promote a new model of environmental education and create a new consciousness about the

importance of clean energy.

Results > New teaching materials were developed for educational institutions and Energy Agencies.

> A new E-Path network was created among 141 secondary schools, 325 teachers and 8 125

pupils.

> An e-learning platform was developed, along with the project website, for widespread use.

New, high-quality technology and content were produced on renewable energy sources,

the rational use of energy, transport and mobility. The e-learning platform is available in

Bulgarian, Spanish, Greek, English, French, Italian, Slovenian and Norwegian.

> The project’s success lay in the active participation of teachers and pupils as well as the

content developments, project partners, energy agencies and educational authorities.


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Creating actions among energy-conscious childrenKids4Future

Duration: 1/2007–12/2009

ObjectivesMultimedia messages can be very powerful in reaching the youngest members of society. This project

targets a minimum of 20 pilot schools in each partner country with a common energy story. Television

programmes, websites and events aimed at children and presented under a common brand and visual

profile seek to promote increased knowledge and understanding of energy use and its consequences.

This integrated approach requires the close cooperation of school authorities, communication experts

and others to ensure quality. The consortium’s role and mandate increase the potential impacts and the

possibility of a broader-scale and longer-term implementation.

Results > The project will result in coordinated strategies and materials for children to be used in

their own arenas: in school, on television, in events and on the Internet.

> All activities are to be introduced as part of the same integrated programme, increasing

knowledge and understanding of energy use by actively engaging pupils and educators in

participating schools.

> Partners have already contacted national TV producers or production companies to explore

the possibility of including energy content in existing programmes.

> Measurable targets have been identified for each project activity, and the results will be

documented in formal surveys and evaluations.

> Eventually, the project aims to create a shared experience between students and teachers

across national borders.



COORDINATOR

Liv Randi Lindseth

Enova SF, Norway

+47 95220482

[email protected]

http://www.kids4future.eu

PARTNERS

Motiva Oy (Motiva), Finland


Greece


Energy Efficiency Agency (EEA), Bulgaria

ESCAN, S.A., Spain

Swedish Energy Agency (STEM), Sweden


Slovenia

Krajowa Agencja Poszanowania Energii S.A.

(KAPE), Poland

Slovenská inovačná a energetická agentúra,

Slovakia

Building brand awareness




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Mobilise Energy AwarenessMobilise Energy/Aware

Duration: 10/2007–3/2010

ObjectivesMobilise Energy/Aware seeks to change the way people use energy at home and in the workplace

by providing concrete ideas on energy-intelligent working and living patterns for local end-users. To

achieve this, the project will provide access to energy awareness materials already developed by public

and private organisations. It will also facilitate an exchange of information among those responsible for

energy awareness campaigns.

Results > An online bank of materials from awareness campaigns already conducted by the public

and private sectors is available for downloading by others for use as examples. Materials in

numerous languages are listed by campaign or organisation, sector, type of material and

theme.

> Students will assist local businesses, organisations or their universities in developing energy

awareness campaigns through the innovative ‘Student Power’ scheme.

> A forum for exchanging knowledge, information and experience will encourage sharing

and transfer of best practices.

> The ‘Donate Your Energy’ scheme will help companies trim energy bills by providing

incentives to employees to save energy. Companies would do this by agreeing to donate a

proportion of energy cost savings to a charity or charities selected by the staff. In this way

employees feel that they are contributing to the greater good by cutting consumption

instead of just saving the company money.

> A forum for the exchange of knowledge, information and experience will increase the

sharing of best practices.

Budget: €633 191 (EU contribution: 50%)

COORDINATOR

Brian MacNamee

Consulteco Limited, United Kingdom

+44 2081442480

[email protected]

http://www.energyxchange.eu

PARTNERS

Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd, Ireland

Socialas Ekonomikas Fonds, Latvia

Fundación Agencia Regional de Gestión

de Murcia, Spain

FUNDACION ASTURIANA DE LA ENERGIA, Spain


Idea factory


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COORDINATOR

Antonio Di Nunzio

Agenzia Locale per l’Energia e lo Sviluppo

Ambientale della Provincia di Chieti, Italy

+39 087141421

[email protected]

http://www.pees-project.eu

PARTNERS

Volos Municipal Enterprise for Urban Studies

Construction & Development (DEMEKAV), Greece

Energy Solutions (North West London),

United Kingdom

Agência Municipal de Energia do Seixal, Portugal

Agencia Energètica de la Ribera, Spain

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Pattern of Energy Efficiency in the SchoolsP.E.E.S.

Duration: 10/2007–10/2009

ObjectivesDisseminating information about efficiency is often not enough to change the behaviour of energy-

system users and to encourage the sustainable use of energy; instead, one must actively involve the target

group. In the case of this project, this means young adults aged 15–18 and their teachers. In a unique

exercise, students and teachers involved in P.E.E.S. were encouraged to cooperate with technicians from

the participating energy agencies to craft a common auditing pattern of energy consumption in school

buildings.

Results > Participating students gained a new ‘energy consciousness’ as a result of acquiring new

analytical skills and expertise.

> Students and teachers of the six countries involved worked in close collaboration. A side

benefit of this was that participants were able to practice language skills and gain an

insight into different approaches in other countries.

> Teachers’ involvement helped erase traditional barriers to the relationship with young

students and in regard to these specific topics.

> A common methodology was established for measuring energy consumption at schools.

> Pilot schools developed a permanent Energy School Management targeting areas of energy

saving.


Cross-border cooperation





COORDINATOR

Rachel Close

Severn Wye Energy Agency Ltd,

United Kingdom

+44 1594545369

[email protected]

http://www.youngenergypeople.com

PARTNERS

Agenzia per l’Energia e l’Ambiente

della Provincia di Perugia, Italy

REGION OF CRETE – REGIONAL ENERGY AGENCY

OF CRETE, Greece

Energy Agency of Plovdiv (EAP), Bulgaria

Energieberatung Prenzlauer Berg e.V., Germany

Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden (ESS),

Sweden



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Young Energy People YEP!

Duration: 11/2007–7/2010

ObjectivesParticipating secondary schools will help devise a work programme that trains a School Energy

Management Team (SEMT) of pupils to survey the energy situation and introduce improvements on the

basis of their observations. This should equip pupils with important skills, which they can apply in the

workplace as adults. SEMTs will be matched with companies supporting the project so that pupils may to

apply their knowledge in a real-life context. The project results will be tested and evaluated to compile

a list of best practice examples for future use.

Results > Participating secondary school teachers will better understand the role of energy-related

education in their teaching, while participating workplaces will learn gain an insight into

the need and skills for managing energy consumption.

> Participating students will comprehend the issues related to energy use and develop skills

that enable them to manage their own energy consumption. After completing the project,

the students will be able to apply these skills at home and in the workplace, regardless of

which profession they choose.

> A programme of work, associated resources and a method for collaboration in energy

education among schools and businesses will be established.

> Educational authorities will have concrete evidence of the success of energy-related

education and, as a result, be more willing to support it in the future.

> Participating schools and workplaces will improve their energy efficiency and reduce

consumption.


Young Energy People at work!


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COORDINATOR

Luigi Petito

Business Solutions Europa Limited,

United Kingdom

+32 486619818

[email protected]

http://www.animate-eu.com

PARTNERS

The Regional Environmental Centre

for Central and Eastern Europe, Hungary

WWF European Policy Office, Belgium

Griffilms Ltd, United Kingdom

Explora, Italy

9

YOUNG Energy Savers YES

Duration: 9/2008–8/2010

ObjectivesYES is an exciting new animation project that will raise awareness among children about energy

production and consumption. Children will work with award-winning cartoonists and international

environmental experts to produce a cutting-edge three-part animated film, which will be freely available

to broadcasters across the EU. Three eight-minute episodes will cover issues from energy efficiency at

home, renewable energies, and energy-efficient transport; the episodes will be produced in English and

then translated into several languages. The animation will be complemented by a teaching pack for use

in schools across the EU allowing students to explore energy issues in more detail.

Results > Most importantly, the animated films will help overcome the common communication

barriers to children on energy issues by using messages that resonate with them and using

a creative form of communication that captivates their imagination.

> Families will be indirectly encouraged to choose more efficient technologies. This applies to

the short-, medium- and long-term.

> A teaching pack for use with the animation will be produced for use in schools across

Europe. The pack will be free of charge and allow pupils to delve more deeply into energy

issues in a fun way.

> Children will receive valuable hands-on experience working with award-winning animators

and environmental experts to create a project that is truly innovative.


Yes we can!





COORDINATOR

Oonagh McNerney

Iberian Productivity and Innovation Centre,

Spain

+34 652839215

[email protected]

http://www.flicktheswitch.eu

PARTNERS

Agenzia per l’Energia e l’Ambiente

della Provincia di Perugia, Italy

RAKVERE Gumnaasium, Estonia

Projects in Motion Ltd, Malta

Climate Energy Ltd, United Kingdom

Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE),

Portugal

University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical

Engineering and Naval Architecture, Croatia

ISTITUTO COMPRENSIVO STATALE – GAGLIANO

DEL CAPO (LE), Italy

Rakvere City Government, Estonia

Kuršėnai Pavenčiai secondary school, Lithuania

PPS Karmoy, Norway

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Instigating simple energy-efficient behavioural practices in schoolsFLICK THE SWITCH

Duration: 9/2008–8/2010

ObjectivesAt any given time, more than three billion lights, computers, TVs, DVD players and other electrical

devices are on standby, wasting billions of watts of energy and millions of euro in unnecessary costs.

Using a catchy and easy-to-remember slogan, this project encourages pupils to ‘flick the switch’ or turn

off all lights and electronic devices at school or at home when leaving a room. While each bulb does not

use much energy on its own, at 10 to 15 watts per device it all adds up. Project organisers will be able to

measure success in terms of improved energy efficiency, security, and lower CO2 emissions.

Results > More than 2 000 European schools will have been made aware of the campaign, with at

least 100 000 students from 200 schools participating.

> The potential impact of students turning off unused lights and devices at school and at

home during the campaign is expected to save at least €1.6 million, as well as reduce CO2

emissions by 13 600 tonnes.

> Materials developed for the project include a website, leaflet, posters, and educational and

training materials. Tools and materials from past initiatives will also be adapted and used

to add value to the campaign.

> Following the program, there will be a proven methodology for a European-wide energy

efficiency among schools which can be reused in the future as a platform for new campaigns

in other areas.

> In the long term, children’s families and friends will also start ‘flicking the switch’,

representing an enormous potential for sustainable energy savings, energy security and

protecting the environment.


Lights out!


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COORDINATOR

Giorgio Pizzolato

Liceo Scientifico Statale ‘Nicolò Tron’, Italy

+39 445521715

[email protected]

http://www.egs-project.eu

PARTNERS

Comunitá Montana – Associazione Comuni del Trasimeno, Italy

Osuuskunta Eco-One, Finland

Agence Régionale de l’Environnement de Haute-Normandie, France

Institut Universitaire de Formation des Maîtres de l’Académie de Rouen, France

Multidisziplinäres Institut für Europa-Forschung Graz, Austria

Versuchsreferat Steiermark, Austria

European Center for Quality Ltd, Bulgaria

First Private Mathematical Gymnasium, Bulgaria

Umweltburo Nord e.V., Germany

ZIEL 21 – Zentrum Innovative Energien e.V., Germany

Province of Mantova, Italy

Società Cooperativa Sociale Eliante Onlus, Italy

Sogesca s.r.l., Italy

FONDAZIONE GIACOMO RUMOR – CENTRO PRODUTTIVITA’ VENETO (CPV), Italy

ISIS Gallarate (Istituto Statale di istruzione Superiore), Italy

Centro de Iniciativas Empresariais Beira Aguieira, Portugal

CAMERA DE COMERT, INDUSTRIE SI AGRICULTURA A JUDETULUO ARAD, Romania

Gymnazium Alberta Einsteinta, Slovakia

Klub Kon-Tiki, Slovakia

ROC Nijmegen, Netherlands

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Energy, Education, Governance and Schools: a European school panel for involving local communities and energy-efficient programsEGS

Duration: 9/2008–2/2011

ObjectivesLocal communities can play a key role in tackling energy issues and improving energy efficiency. This

project strives for a close collaboration between high school students and local authorities on these

matters. After defining the actual framework for implementing energy efficiency in schools, courses

for school staff and students will be organised. Above all, the project will seek to involve local actors in

helping develop educational programme and teacher training and improve governance.

Results > An energy manifesto for energy efficiency in the schools’ communities will be developed.

> Special courses/training for school staff and students will be organised.

> At least 39 new energy projects will be created. Each school forum will choose and

implement one pilot activity that will be monitored and evaluated during the course of the

project.

> There will be a total of 13 school forums and action plans, with each plan incorporating at

least three community projects.


Community outreach





COORDINATOR

Fabio Tomasi

AREA Science Park, Italy

+39 403755268

[email protected]

http://www.iuses.eu

PARTNERS

University of Ruse ‘Angel Kanchev’, Bulgaria

Interfaculty Environmental Science Department of the Universiteit van Amsterdam – Research and Consultancy Agency in the field of sustainability – IVAM UvA bv, Netherlands

Environmental Consultancy and Research Company Ltd – STENUM GmbH, Austria

The Educational Centre for Adults of Jelgava – JRPIC, Latvia

CIRCE Foundation – Centre of Research for Energy Resources and Consumption, Spain

Centre for Research and Technology – CERTH, Greece

Business and Environmental Consultancy – ENVIROS s.r.o. Prague, Czech Republic

Cork Institute of Technology, Clean Technology Centre – CIT, Ireland

University of Leoben, Austria

Science Centre Museum – Laboratorio dell’Immaginario Scientifico, Italy

prioriterre – Centre d’Information et de Conseil sur les consommations d’énergie, Non-governmental organisation, France

«Politechnica» University of Bucharest, Romania

The Company for Research & Development, Engineering and Manufacturing for Automation Equipment and Systems – IPASA, Romania

Slovenian E-Forum, Society for Energy Economics & Environment, Slovenia

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Intelligent Use of Energy at SchoolIUSES

Duration: 8/2008–1/2011

ObjectivesThis project will encourage secondary school students and teachers to use energy more efficiently in

everyday life. It will do this by means of a behaviour-oriented educational kit covering all priority topics

of energy saving: sustainable buildings, industry and sustainable transport, as well as renewable energy

resources. Teachers, students and educational authorities will be closely involved in designing, testing

and implementing the tool kit.

Results > A teachers’ handbook will be developed describing the methodology to be applied and the

use of the other tools in the kit. All teaching material will be available in Bulgarian, Czech,

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latvian, Romanian, Solvenian and Swedish.

> The handbook will be accompanied by a tool kit outlining simple experiments to support

teachers’ lessons.

> Students’ handbooks, published in all the national languages of the countries involved in

the project, will focus on buildings, industry and transport.

> A DVD to be produced will feature animations and interactive games, for use as a didactic

instrument to support teachers’ lessons.

> The European Energy Saving Award will be given to the most energy-efficient schools and

students.


Raising the energy-IQ level


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COORDINATOR

Francesca Pignattini

Agenzia per l’Energia e l’Ambiente della

Provincia di Perugia, Italy

+39 0755170824

[email protected]

N/A

PARTNERS


Greece

Doukas School S.A., Greece

21 comprehensive education school

‘Hristo Botev’, Bulgaria

Paideia Foundation, Bulgaria

Noesis snc, Italy

Regionförbundet Örebro/Energikontoret

Örebro län, Sweden

Tullängsskolan, Sweden


Slovenia

ISTITUTO ISTRUZIONE SUPERIORE

‘L. DA VINCI’, Italy

Podkarpacka Agencja Energetyczna Sp. z o.o.,

Poland

Energy Association Of Entre Douro E Vouga

(EDV Energia), Portugal

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND

DEVELOPMENT IN INFORMATICS, Romania

Scoala cu clasele I-VIII NR.45 ‘Titu Maiorescu’,

Romania

Šolski center Velenje, Slovenia


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European Young Energy Manager ChampionshipEYEManager Championship

Duration: 9/2008–2/2011

ObjectivesThe basic idea behind this project is to organise an international competition known as EYEManager

Championship. Six international teams composed of secondary school students representing the nine

participating countries must tackle the problem of energy management at school and in the home.

Students and teachers will initially receive energy training, and the team that reaps the best economic

saving will be recognised as the Best European Young Energy Managers Team. The final phase foresees

the student competitors sharing their new knowledge with their peers. Teachers will also be responsible

for transferring the curricula and education tools and methods developed during the course of their

project to their colleagues, so the learning process continues long after the competition has ended.

Results > Students will sharpen their energy skills and consciousness about energy matters.

> Teachers will improve their learning methods in energy education, and develop and test

innovative energy curricula for use by their colleagues. The complete EYEManager manual

and educational resource pack will be available in Bulgarian, English, Greek, Italian, Polish,

Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Spanish and Swedish – thus making replication easy

across Europe.

> Schools and domestic households will improve their energy performance, leading to

significant energy efficiency and economic savings, as well as a reduction in carbon dioxide.

> Local stakeholders will gain a greater awareness of energy education.

> Schools will boost their transnational cooperation with one another, as well as with energy

agencies.


Let the games begin





COORDINATOR

PD Dr Lutz Metz

Freie Universität Berlin- Forschungsstelle

für Umweltpolitik, Germany

+49 3083855585

[email protected]

http://www.schools-at-university.de

PARTNERS

Institut for samfundsudvikling og planlægning,

Aalborg Universitet, Denmark

Vienna University of Technology, Austria

Berliner Energieagentur GmbH (BE), Germany

Latvijas Universitāte, Latvia

Roskilde Universitetscenter, Institut for Miljø,

Samfund og Rumlig Forandring, Denmark

London Metropolitan University,

United Kingdom

University of Twente, Netherlands

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Schools at University for Climate and Energy SAUCE

Duration: 9/2008–8/2011

ObjectivesSurvival of modern societies depends on finding ways of acting responsibly with regard to the natural

resources on which life depends. In this project, participating universities will develop an interactive and

interdisciplinary educational programme for elementary and secondary school students aged 10–13.

The goal is to raise children’s awareness about the core topics of climate change and sustainable energy

use, and demonstrate how they can contribute to climate protection by adopting intelligent energy

behaviour. In a best case scenario, elementary schools will integrate energy and climate change issues

into their regular curricula.

Results > Every partner university will develop and deliver three to five national SAUCE programmes

for elementary and secondary school students. Universities will also invite up to 2 500 pupils

for a five-day on-campus programme once or twice a year.

> The programme, which includes events for teachers, will facilitate the integration of energy

and climate change issues into the regular school curricula and disseminate best practice

examples of teaching materials and information sources. Teachers will enrol their pupils

regularly in the programs and choose from several educational tools.

> Continuing contacts with teachers will be fostered, and the inclusion of non-formal energy

education experts in the project will lead to networking between different educational

actors at national, regional and international levels.

> An organisers’ handbook featuring programme structure and checklists will serve as a guide

for European universities interested in carrying out SAUCE programmes.

> A databank of lecturers, educational actors and best practice presentation materials from

six European member states will be compiled for widespread dissemination.


Passing the torch

Let the games begin


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The name of the game

COORDINATOR

Wilfrie Koekkoek

ROC Nijmegen, Netherlands

+31 243813200

[email protected]

http://www.ENERCITIES.com

PARTNERS

Akademie Klausenhof gGmbH, Germany

Unified Vocational Training Centre of Cyclades,

Greece

DIPUTACION DE GRANADA, Spain

Lancaster & Morecambe College,

United Kingdom

Andragoški zavod Ljudska univerza Velenje,

Slovenia

Paladin Studios, Netherlands

Qeam, Netherlands


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Game-based platform: Energy-efficient virtual CitiesENERCITIES

Duration: 9/2008–8/2011

ObjectivesThis project offers a fun and exciting game-based learning platform for young people to understand the

real-life implications of energy management and change their attitudes and behaviour in the future.

The goal is to create and expand virtual cities coping with pollution and energy shortages and seeking

to expand their use of renewable energy. Besides being attractive to young people, the platform is

teamwork-oriented, competition-based and community-oriented. Schools will also benefit by having a

learning tool for upgrading educational programmes.

Results > Ideally, youngsters and teachers who use the game-based platform and related educational

materials will experience a change in energy attitudes and behaviours.

> A substantial number of educational institutions in Europe will use the platform and related

materials as a learning tool to enhance and upgrade their educational programmes.

> Educators and students will compare notes on their experiences.

> At least 26 000 youngsters will be among the first to use the game-based platform in six

regional events, four game competitions, one community platform.

> A final conference to be held after the project is concluded will offer an overview of the

programme and the lessons learnt by participants along the way.





Plugging

the skills gap

COORDINATOR

Sofia Spiliotopoulou

IDEC S.A., Greece

+30 2104286277

[email protected]

N/A

PARTNERS

Liaison Committee for Renewable Energies,

France

1st Office of Secondary Education

of the 3rd Region of Athens, Greece

Foundation for training on Renewable Energies,

Spain

BDSP Partnership Ltd, United Kingdom

Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland

Phoenix Solar Ltd, Greece

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU),

Czech Republic


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Renewable Energy Sources Compass RES COMPASS

Duration: 1/2008–12/2010

ObjectivesA severe shortage of skilled personnel in renewable energy-related fields is a major obstacle to the

success of deploying this clean energy source on a large scale. This project aims to address this problem

by equipping students in high school and higher education with the knowledge and skills required

to work in the renewable energy sector. This will be achieved by creating job profiles for all relevant

occupations and information on education and training offered in all 27 member states.

Results > A training assessment report will detail current best practices, gaps and potential areas for

improvement in renewable energy-related education in six EU countries. The information

will be based on interviews with no less than 200 interest parties.

> An online tool will contain at least 40 job profiles of renewable energy sources (RES)

occupations, based on occupations identified in the Leonardo Earth CARE project for

sectors including wind energy, solar, geothermal and hydropower.

> Students will be able to search the database in researching future professions and the

training they will need.

> Eventually training will be offered in 27 EU countries related to renewable energy sources

(RES) occupations.

> Results will be disseminated to a minimum of 3 000 interested parties through four national

conferences, participation in four exhibitions, the publication of articles, newsletters and a

network of associates.



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Intelligent Energy – Europe programmeLearn more about the Intelligent Energy – Europe programme online

(http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy).

The site provides guidance on how to apply for funding online

(http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/call_for_proposals/index_en.htm)

and how to implement your project once you get funding

(ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/implementation/index_en.htm).

The Executive Agency for Competitiveness and InnovationFind out about the EACI, the Agency that manages

the IEE programme, online (http://ec.europa.eu/eaci/).

European Commission – Energy and TransportMore information about what the European Commission

is doing in the field of energy and transport is available online

(http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/energy_transport/index_en.htm).

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Changing their habits in our lifetime Learning about saving energy can be both fun and inspirational. While energy education is not always

part of the formal school curriculum, there are many efforts throughout Europe seeking to do just that.

The aim is to get students interested in the subject from an early and impressionable age.

The EU’s Intelligent Energy – Europe programme supports several education projects targeting primary

school through to vocational training institutions. This brochure offers a glimpse into some of the most

exciting projects. While these initiatives vary widely in scope and type of activity, they are bound by one

overriding goal: to inspire a new generation of responsible, energy-efficient citizens.

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