Non-Formal Education

Energy education
Intelligent Energy
Europe
Changing their habits

in our lifetime
Project
report
Integrated initiatives
16 projects funded by
the Intelligent Energy

Europe programme
N8 April 2009
CONTENTS
Introduction
Project 1
> P ersuasive force of children through education (FEEDU)
Project 2
> Integration of Active Learning and energy monitoring

with school curricula (Active Learning)
>R
ealising the potential for small scale renewable energy sources
in the home (KITH)
> T he Energy Path: an e-learning platform for education

of the new generations in the sustainable energy field (ENERGY PATH)
Project 5
>C
reating actions among energy-conscious children (Kids4Future)
Project 6
>M
obilise Energy Awareness (Mobilise Energy/Aware)
Project 7
> P attern of Energy Efficiency in the Schools (P.E.E.S.)
10
Project 8
>Y
oung Energy People (YEP!)
11
Project 9
>Y
oung Energy Savers (YES)
12
Project 10
> Instigating Simple Energy-Efficient Behavioural Practices in Schools

(Flick the Switch)
13
> E nergy, 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
> E uropean Young Energy Manager Championship

(EYEmanager Championship)
16
Project 14
> S chools at University for Climate and Energy (SAUCE)
17
Project 15
>G
ame-based platform: Energy-efficient virtual Cities (ENERCITIES)
18
Project 16
>R
enewable Energy Sources Compass (RES COMPASS)
19
Project 3
Project 4
Energy education
Intelligent Energy
Europe

in our lifetime
Project
report
16 projects funded by
the Intelligent Energy

Europe programme
N8 April 2009
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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.
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Project Report, N8 April 2009 page 1
Projectreport
Introduction
Europeans face a daunting challenge in the global
The European Commissions Energy Efficiency
fight against climate change. While we must use
Action Plan1 emphasises the need for investing
energy more responsibly to ensure a secure and
in teaching aids for primary, secondary and
sustainable supply, we set ourselves the target to
vocational curricula. To translate these priorities
reduce CO2 emissions by 20% by the year 2020.
into action, the European Union provides financial
Each of us can make a profound difference by
and other support to a whole range of initiatives,
rising to the challenge and becoming more energy-
for example through the Intelligent Energy
conscious in daily life. Beginning with primary
Europe (IEE) programme. The IEE programme
school, educational initiatives at all levels can help
aims to boost actions to improve energy
raise awareness about this important issue.
efficiency and to encourage the wider uptake of
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,
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
in the use of entertainment equipment, mobile
Kids Corner which provides access to a wealth
phones and motorised vehicles. At the same time,
of information and tools on energy education
their concerns about the environmental impact
for students of all ages and their teachers. This
of our energy-intensive lifestyles have grown,
material is available in all of the EUs official
and many young people are keen to do their part
languages.
to change things for the better.
In recent years, many schools and educational
The European Union recognises the strategic role
authorities have realised the importance of
education has in stimulating more responsible,
educating children (and indirectly their parents
sustainable energy use. Although education is
and other adults) about sustainable energy use.
usually the responsibility of national authorities,
They were often supported by local and regional
the European Commission is also active in this
energy
field. Specifically, it disseminates information and
activities in schools. Through the IEE programme,
encourages the transfer of successful ideas and
these stakeholders have collaborated on energy
practices across borders.
education for all age groups.
1. Action Plan for Energy Efficiency: Realising the Potential, COM(2006) 545.
agencies
that
introduced
relevant
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.
Project example:
Active Learning
Are you a teacher? Then why dont 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 612
based on the pedagogical principle of learning by
doing (see page 5).
Some 180 Champion Schools who participated
Intelligent energy
education is a key priority
within the IEE programme.
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
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
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.
tag. Results of these projects and success stories
Schools participating in the project made a
are publicised, for example via a video that
sincere effort to succeed, and follow-up surveys
reached nearly five million viewers, as well as in
demonstrated of an increase in student knowledge
this brochure.
in areas such as energy labelling. Participating
Sound partnerships between stakeholders such

as energy agencies and educational institutions
across Europe will ensure the success of energy
teachers also reported a high level of enthusiasm

among students, providing further evidence of
the projects real-life beneficial impact.
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!
Projectreport
Primary
colours
> C O N TA C T D E TA I L S
CO O RD I N AT O R
Lonfils Nicodeme
Le Centre Urbain/Stadswinkel asbl, Belgium
+32 22284253
lonfils.nicodeme@curbain.be
http://www.feedu.org
Persuasive force
of children through education
FEEDU
PARTN E R S
Agenzia Regionale per lEnergia della Liguria
Spa, Italy
Duration: 1/20058/2007
PLANETE SCIENCES MEDITERRANEE, France

Rhnalpnergie-Environnement (RAEE), France
Objective
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 Gvleborg/Dalarna, Sweden
This 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 projectbased 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.
North East London Energy Efficiency

Advice Centre, United Kingdom
Severn Wye Energy Agency Limited (SWEA),
United Kingdom
Results

> Some 450 teachers tested educational tools and experiences at 154 schools, with the
Energy Agency of Livorno Province srl, Italy
participation of 9 000 pupils. A collection of 40 tools, including information cards and
AGENEAL, Agncia Municipal de Energia
books, videos, science fair projects, games and activity books are available online to get
children interested in energy and mobility.
de Almada, Portugal
Slovenski E-Forum, Slovenia
> Children experienced a greater awareness of energy consumption at school and in the
> Teachers received training in energy education, allowing them to introduce project work in
> Primary schools exchanged experiences and methods in energy education.
> Teachers learned how to integrate energy education into the primary school system. The
home.
the classroom at their own initiative throughout the school year.
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%)
All hands
on deck
COORD IN ATOR
Kirsten Dyhr-Mikkelsen
Integration of Active Learning

and energy monitoring with school
curricula
Active Learning
Duration: 1/200612/2008
Norsk Enok og Energi AS, Norway

+47 95220482
kdm@nee.no
http://www.consortium4al.eu
PA RTN ERS
Motiva Oy (Motiva), Finland
Agence de lEnvironnement et de la Matrise
de lEnergie (ADEME), France
Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES),
Greece
Objective
SEVEn, Strediisko pro efektivni vyuzivani
Active Learning emphasises a practical, hands-on approach to education. With this in mind, this project
Innoterm Energetikai s Krnyezetvdelmi
promoted active learning and energy monitoring as a tool for energy education among children aged
Fejleszt Kft., Hungary
612. 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.
energie, o.p.s. (SEVEn), Czech Republic
To expand the profile of energy efficiency, renewable energy and transport in primary school education,
Energy Agency of Plovdiv (EAP), Bulgaria
Active Learning sought to lay the basis for integrating active learning into the national curricula. More
Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI), Lithuania
than 150 schools were invited to test a toolbox of material, and participated in seminars in which they
Swedish Energy Agency (STEM), Sweden
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
> Children at more than 180 primary schools conducted energy monitoring activities, which
involved actors reduced their consumption by 2%.
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
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.
Budget: 1 445 324

Projectreport
Homing
in on clean
energy
CO O RD I N AT O R
Rayner Mayer
Sciotech Projects Ltd, United Kingdom
+44 1183786357
rayner@sciotech.demon.co.uk
http://www.kyotoinhome.info
PARTN E R S
Agenzia Energia e Ambiente di Torino, Italy
Comune di Bologna, Area Urbanistica Ambiente
e Mobilit, Settore Ambiente e Verde Urbano,
Unit I, Italy
Agence de lEnvironnement et de la Matrise
de lEnergie (ADEME), France
HESPUL, France
Realising the potential

for small-scale renewable energy
sources in the home
KITH
Duration: 1/200612/2008
Objectives
SEVEn, Strediisko pro efektivni vyuzivani
Families can help the EU meet its greenhouse gas reduction targets by curbing domestic energy
energie, o.p.s. (SEVEn), Czech Republic
consumption. This project sought to inform and educate teachers and students and their families about
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central

and Eastern Europe, Hungary
ECOSERVEIS, Spain
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.
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
Results

> This project fostered an integrated and holistic approach to energy efficiency and small
> Schools in all European countries gained access to suitable resource materials which may be
> Methodologies were developed for training teachers and getting students and their
> Resources and activities were devised for use in the EUs Energy Efficiency and Green Week
> The project website is a resource that can be used by anyone interested in making their
scale renewable energy providing either electricity and/or heat in residential homes.
translated and adapted, based on specific needs.
families interested in the need for using clean energy at home.
programmes.
homes more energy efficient, including details on the types of renewable energy most
suitable for domestic use.
Budget: 1 047 819

COORD IN ATOR
Juan Ignacio Domnech Ripoll
The Energy Path:

an e-learning platform
for education of the new generations
in the sustainable energy field
ENERGY PATH
Edicions i Serveis Escolars Domnech, S.A., Spain

+34 932118893
domenech@domenech-sa.com
http://www.energypath.eu
PA RTN ERS
Institut National for Solar Energy platform
Education, France
Greece
Duration: 11/200610/2008

Energy Efficiency Agency (EEA), Bulgaria
Direccin General de Industria, Energa y Minas
Objectives
de la Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Using 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
North East London Energy Efficiency Advice

Centre, United Kingdom
buildings. The overall goal was to sensitise and train teenagers and the general public in the participating
Slovenski E-Forum, Slovenia
countries, promote a new model of environmental education and create a new consciousness about the
BESEL S.A., Spain
importance of clean energy.
Norsk Enok og Energi AS, Norway
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 8125
> An e-learning platform was developed, along with the project website, for widespread use.
pupils.
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 projects success lay in the active participation of teachers and pupils as well as the
content developments, project partners, energy agencies and educational authorities.
Budget: 1 541 450

Path to
success
Projectreport
Building
brand
awareness
CO O RD I N AT O R
Liv Randi Lindseth

Enova SF, Norway
+47 95220482
lrl@nee.no
http://www.kids4future.eu
Creating actions among

energy-conscious children
Kids4Future
PARTN E R S
Motiva Oy (Motiva), Finland
Duration: 1/200712/2009
Greece
Energy Efficiency Agency (EEA), Bulgaria
ESCAN, S.A., Spain
Swedish Energy Agency (STEM), Sweden
Objectives
Multimedia 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.
Slovenia
This integrated approach requires the close cooperation of school authorities, communication experts
Krajowa Agencja Poszanowania Energii S.A.
and others to ensure quality. The consortiums role and mandate increase the potential impacts and the
(KAPE), Poland
possibility of a broader-scale and longer-term implementation.
Slovensk inovan a energetick agentra,

Slovakia
Results

> The project will result in coordinated strategies and materials for children to be used in
> All activities are to be introduced as part of the same integrated programme, increasing
their own arenas: in school, on television, in events and on the Internet.

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
> Measurable targets have been identified for each project activity, and the results will be
> Eventually, the project aims to create a shared experience between students and teachers
the possibility of including energy content in existing programmes.

documented in formal surveys and evaluations.
across national borders.
Budget: 1 539 643

Idea
factory
COORD IN ATOR
Brian MacNamee
Mobilise Energy Awareness

Mobilise Energy/Aware
Consulteco Limited, United Kingdom

+44 2081442480
bmac@consulteco.eu
http://www.energyxchange.eu
Duration: 10/20073/2010
PA RTN ERS
Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd, Ireland
Objectives
Socialas Ekonomikas Fonds, Latvia
Mobilise Energy/Aware seeks to change the way people use energy at home and in the workplace
de Murcia, Spain
by providing concrete ideas on energy-intelligent working and living patterns for local end-users. To
FUNDACION ASTURIANA DE LA ENERGIA, Spain
Fundacin Agencia Regional de Gestin
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
> A forum for exchanging knowledge, information and experience will encourage sharing
> The Donate Your Energy scheme will help companies trim energy bills by providing
awareness campaigns through the innovative Student Power scheme.

and transfer of best practices.
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

Projectreport
Crossborder
cooperation
CO O RD I N AT O R
Antonio Di Nunzio
Agenzia Locale per lEnergia e lo Sviluppo
Ambientale della Provincia di Chieti, Italy
+39 087141421
precda@alesachieti.it
http://www.pees-project.eu
PARTN E R S
Volos Municipal Enterprise for Urban Studies
Pattern of Energy Efficiency

in the Schools
P.E.E.S.
Duration: 10/200710/2009
Construction & Development (DEMEKAV), Greece

United Kingdom
Objectives
Agncia Municipal de Energia do Seixal, Portugal
Disseminating information about efficiency is often not enough to change the behaviour of energy-
Agencia Energtica de la Ribera, Spain
system users and to encourage the sustainable use of energy; instead, one must actively involve the target
Energy Solutions (North West London),
group. In the case of this project, this means young adults aged 1518 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
> Students and teachers of the six countries involved worked in close collaboration. A side
analytical skills and expertise.

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
> A common methodology was established for measuring energy consumption at schools.
> Pilot schools developed a permanent Energy School Management targeting areas of energy
students and in regard to these specific topics.
saving.
Budget: 1 019 772

COORD IN ATOR
Rachel Close
Young Energy People

YEP!
Severn Wye Energy Agency Ltd,

United Kingdom
+44 1594545369
Rachel@swea.co.uk
Duration: 11/20077/2010
http://www.youngenergypeople.com
PA RTN ERS
Agenzia per lEnergia e lAmbiente
Objectives
della Provincia di Perugia, Italy
Participating 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
REGION OF CRETE REGIONAL ENERGY AGENCY

OF CRETE, Greece
basis of their observations. This should equip pupils with important skills, which they can apply in the
Energy Agency of Plovdiv (EAP), Bulgaria
workplace as adults. SEMTs will be matched with companies supporting the project so that pupils may to
Energieberatung Prenzlauer Berg e.V., Germany
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.
Sweden
Results

Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden (ESS),
> 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
> Educational authorities will have concrete evidence of the success of energy-related
> Participating schools and workplaces will improve their energy efficiency and reduce
education among schools and businesses will be established.

education and, as a result, be more willing to support it in the future.
consumption.
Budget: 1 074 731

Young
Energy
People
at work!
Projectreport
CO O RD I N AT O R
Luigi Petito
Business Solutions Europa Limited,
United Kingdom
+32 486619818
YOUNG Energy Savers

YES
luigi@bs-europa.be
http://www.animate-eu.com
Duration: 9/20088/2010
PARTN E R S
The Regional Environmental Centre
for Central and Eastern Europe, Hungary
Objectives
WWF European Policy Office, Belgium
YES is an exciting new animation project that will raise awareness among children about energy
Griffilms Ltd, United Kingdom
production and consumption. Children will work with award-winning cartoonists and international
Explora, Italy
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
> A teaching pack for use with the animation will be produced for use in schools across
the short-, medium- and long-term.

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.
Budget: 854 490

Yes
we can!
Lights
out!
COORD IN ATOR
10
Oonagh McNerney
Instigating simple energy-efficient

behavioural practices in schools
FLICK THE SWITCH
Iberian Productivity and Innovation Centre,
Duration: 9/20088/2010
PA RTN ERS
Spain
+34 652839215
omcnerney@ipic.cat
http://www.flicktheswitch.eu
Agenzia per lEnergia e lAmbiente

della Provincia di Perugia, Italy
Objectives
RAKVERE Gumnaasium, Estonia
At any given time, more than three billion lights, computers, TVs, DVD players and other electrical
Climate Energy Ltd, United Kingdom
devices are on standby, wasting billions of watts of energy and millions of euro in unnecessary costs.
Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE),
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 2000 European schools will have been made aware of the campaign, with at
> The potential impact of students turning off unused lights and devices at school and at
least 100000 students from 200 schools participating.
Projects in Motion Ltd, Malta
Portugal
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical
Engineering and Naval Architecture, Croatia
ISTITUTO COMPRENSIVO STATALE GAGLIANO
DEL CAPO (LE), Italy
Rakvere City Government, Estonia
Kurnai Paveniai secondary school, Lithuania
PPS Karmoy, Norway
home during the campaign is expected to save at least 1.6 million, as well as reduce CO2
emissions by 13600 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, childrens families and friends will also start flicking the switch,
representing an enormous potential for sustainable energy savings, energy security and
protecting the environment.
Budget: 1 189 620

Projectreport
Community
outreach
CO O RD I N AT O R
11
Giorgio Pizzolato
Liceo Scientifico Statale Nicol Tron, Italy
+39 445521715
giorgio.pizzolato@tron.vi.it
http://www.egs-project.eu
PARTN E R S
Comunit Montana Associazione Comuni
del Trasimeno, Italy
Osuuskunta Eco-One, Finland
Agence Rgionale de lEnvironnement
de Haute-Normandie, France
Institut Universitaire de Formation des Matres
de lAcadmie de Rouen, France
Multidisziplinres Institut fr Europa-Forschung
Graz, Austria
Energy, Education, Governance

and Schools: a European school panel
for involving local communities
and energy-efficient programs
EGS
Duration: 9/20082/2011
Versuchsreferat Steiermark, Austria
Objectives
European Center for Quality Ltd, Bulgaria
Local communities can play a key role in tackling energy issues and improving energy efficiency. This
First Private Mathematical Gymnasium, Bulgaria
project strives for a close collaboration between high school students and local authorities on these
Umweltburo Nord e.V., Germany
matters. After defining the actual framework for implementing energy efficiency in schools, courses
ZIEL 21 Zentrum Innovative Energien e.V.,

Germany
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.
Province of Mantova, Italy

Societ Cooperativa Sociale Eliante Onlus, Italy
Sogesca s.r.l., Italy
Results
FONDAZIONE GIACOMO RUMOR CENTRO

PRODUTTIVITA VENETO (CPV), Italy
> 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
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
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.
Gymnazium Alberta Einsteinta, Slovakia

Klub Kon-Tiki, Slovakia
ROC Nijmegen, Netherlands
Budget: 992 791

COORD IN ATOR
12
Fabio Tomasi
Intelligent Use of Energy at School

IUSES
AREA Science Park, Italy

+39 403755268
fabio.tomasi@aera.trieste.it
http://www.iuses.eu
Duration: 8/20081/2011
PA RTN ERS
University of Ruse Angel Kanchev, Bulgaria
Objectives
This 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.
> A teachers handbook will be developed describing the methodology to be applied and the
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
> Students handbooks, published in all the national languages of the countries involved in
teachers lessons.
Business and Environmental Consultancy

ENVIROS s.r.o. Prague, Czech Republic
Cork Institute of Technology,
Clean Technology Centre CIT, Ireland
University of Leoben, Austria
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 Educational Centre for Adults

of Jelgava JRPIC, Latvia
Centre for Research and Technology CERTH,

Greece
use of the other tools in the kit. All teaching material will be available in Bulgarian, Czech,
Environmental Consultancy and Research

Company Ltd STENUM GmbH, Austria
CIRCE Foundation Centre of Research

for Energy Resources and Consumption, Spain
Results

Interfaculty Environmental Science Department

of the Universiteit van Amsterdam Research
and Consultancy Agency in the field
of sustainability IVAM UvA bv, Netherlands
> The European Energy Saving Award will be given to the most energy-efficient schools and
students.
Science Centre Museum Laboratorio

dellImmaginario Scientifico, Italy
prioriterre Centre dInformation
et de Conseil sur les consommations dnergie,
Non-governmental organisation, France
Politechnica University of Bucharest, Romania
The Company for Research & Development,
Engineering and Manufacturing for Automation
Equipment and Systems IPASA, Romania
Budget: 1 238 415

Slovenian E-Forum, Society for Energy Economics

& Environment, Slovenia
Raising
the energy-IQ
level
Projectreport
Let
the games
begin
CO O RD I N AT O R
13
Francesca Pignattini
Agenzia per lEnergia e lAmbiente della
Provincia di Perugia, Italy
+39 0755170824
info@aea.perugia.it
N/A
PARTN E R S
European Young Energy Manager

Championship
EYEManager Championship
Duration: 9/20082/2011
Greece
Doukas School S.A., Greece
21 comprehensive education school
Objectives
Hristo Botev, Bulgaria
The basic idea behind this project is to organise an international competition known as EYEManager
Paideia Foundation, Bulgaria
Championship. Six international teams composed of secondary school students representing the nine
Noesis snc, Italy

Regionfrbundet rebro/Energikontoret
rebro ln, Sweden
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
Tullngsskolan, Sweden
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.
Slovenia
L. DA VINCI, Italy
Results
Podkarpacka Agencja Energetyczna Sp. z o.o.,
> Students will sharpen their energy skills and consciousness about energy matters.
Poland
> Teachers will improve their learning methods in energy education, and develop and test
ISTITUTO ISTRUZIONE SUPERIORE
Energy Association Of Entre Douro E Vouga
innovative energy curricula for use by their colleagues. The complete EYEManager manual
(EDV Energia), Portugal
and educational resource pack will be available in Bulgarian, English, Greek, Italian, Polish,
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND
Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Spanish and Swedish thus making replication easy
DEVELOPMENT IN INFORMATICS, Romania

Scoala cu clasele I-VIII NR.45 Titu Maiorescu,
Romania
olski center Velenje, Slovenia
across Europe.

> Schools and domestic households will improve their energy performance, leading to
> Local stakeholders will gain a greater awareness of energy education.
> Schools will boost their transnational cooperation with one another, as well as with energy
significant energy efficiency and economic savings, as well as a reduction in carbon dioxide.
agencies.
Budget: 898 677

Passing
the torch
COORD IN ATOR
14
PD Dr Lutz Metz
Schools at University for Climate

and Energy
SAUCE
Freie Universitt Berlin- Forschungsstelle
Duration: 9/20088/2011
PA RTN ERS
fr Umweltpolitik, Germany
+49 3083855585
umwelt1@zedat.fu-berlin.de
http://www.schools-at-university.de
Institut for samfundsudvikling og planlgning,

Aalborg Universitet, Denmark
Objectives
Vienna University of Technology, Austria
Survival of modern societies depends on finding ways of acting responsibly with regard to the natural
Latvijas Universitte, Latvia
resources on which life depends. In this project, participating universities will develop an interactive and
Roskilde Universitetscenter, Institut for Milj,
interdisciplinary educational programme for elementary and secondary school students aged 1013.
The goal is to raise childrens 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.
Berliner Energieagentur GmbH (BE), Germany
Samfund og Rumlig Forandring, Denmark

London Metropolitan University,
United Kingdom
University of Twente, Netherlands
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 2500 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
> A databank of lecturers, educational actors and best practice presentation materials from
for European universities interested in carrying out SAUCE programmes.

six European member states will be compiled for widespread dissemination.
Budget: 1 355 452

Projectreport
CO O RD I N AT O R
15
Wilfrie Koekkoek
ROC Nijmegen, Netherlands
+31 243813200
w.koekkoek@roc-nijmegen.nl
http://www.ENERCITIES.com
Game-based platform:
Energy-efficient virtual Cities
ENERCITIES
PARTN E R S
Akademie Klausenhof gGmbH, Germany
Unified Vocational Training Centre of Cyclades,
Duration: 9/20088/2011
Greece
DIPUTACION DE GRANADA, Spain
Lancaster & Morecambe College,
United Kingdom
Andragoki zavod Ljudska univerza Velenje,
Slovenia
Paladin Studios, Netherlands
Qeam, Netherlands
Objectives
This 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
> A substantial number of educational institutions in Europe will use the platform and related
> Educators and students will compare notes on their experiences.
> At least 26000 youngsters will be among the first to use the game-based platform in six
> A final conference to be held after the project is concluded will offer an overview of the
materials will experience a change in energy attitudes and behaviours.

materials as a learning tool to enhance and upgrade their educational programmes.
regional events, four game competitions, one community platform.

programme and the lessons learnt by participants along the way.
Budget: 1 458 437

The name
of the game
COORD IN ATOR
16
Sofia Spiliotopoulou
Renewable Energy Sources Compass

RES COMPASS
IDEC S.A., Greece

+30 2104286277
info@idec.gr
N/A
Duration: 1/200812/2010
PA RTN ERS
Liaison Committee for Renewable Energies,
Objectives
France
A 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.
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
Results
Phoenix Solar Ltd, Greece
Czech Republic
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU),
> 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
> Eventually training will be offered in 27 EU countries related to renewable energy sources
> Results will be disseminated to a minimum of 3000 interested parties through four national
training they will need.

(RES) occupations.
conferences, participation in four exhibitions, the publication of articles, newsletters and a
network of associates.
Budget: 798 111

Plugging
the skills gap
Projectreport
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online
Intelligent Energy Europe programme
Learn 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 Innovation
Find out about the EACI, the Agency that manages
the IEE programme, online (http://ec.europa.eu/eaci/).
European Commission
Energy and Transport
More 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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Energy education

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 EUs 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.
http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy
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Energy education

Changing their habits

the Intelligent Energy

> P ersuasive force of children through education (FEEDU)

> Integration of Active Learning and energy monitoring

> T he Energy Path: an e-learning platform for education

> P attern of Energy Efficiency in the Schools (P.E.E.S.)

> Instigating Simple Energy-Efficient Behavioural Practices in Schools

> E nergy, Education, Governance and Schools: a European school panel

> Intelligent Use of Energy at School (IUSES)

> E uropean Young Energy Manager Championship

> S chools at University for Climate and Energy (SAUCE)

Changing their habits

the Intelligent Energy

Project Report, N8 April 2009 page 1

The European Commissions Energy Efficiency

fight against climate change. While we must use

Action Plan1 emphasises the need for investing

energy more responsibly to ensure a secure and

in teaching aids for primary, secondary and

sustainable supply, we set ourselves the target to

vocational curricula. To translate these priorities

reduce CO2 emissions by 20% by the year 2020.

into action, the European Union provides financial

Each of us can make a profound difference by

and other support to a whole range of initiatives,

rising to the challenge and becoming more energy-

for example through the Intelligent Energy

conscious in daily life. Beginning with primary

Europe (IEE) programme. The IEE programme

school, educational initiatives at all levels can help

aims to boost actions to improve energy

raise awareness about this important issue.

efficiency and to encourage the wider uptake of

Experience has shown that children and youngsters

renewable energies. The programme supports

supported by the IEE programme runs the

in the use of entertainment equipment, mobile

Kids Corner which provides access to a wealth

phones and motorised vehicles. At the same time,

of information and tools on energy education

their concerns about the environmental impact

for students of all ages and their teachers. This

of our energy-intensive lifestyles have grown,

material is available in all of the EUs official

and many young people are keen to do their part

to change things for the better.

In recent years, many schools and educational

The European Union recognises the strategic role

authorities have realised the importance of

education has in stimulating more responsible,

educating children (and indirectly their parents

sustainable energy use. Although education is

and other adults) about sustainable energy use.

usually the responsibility of national authorities,

They were often supported by local and regional

the European Commission is also active in this

field. Specifically, it disseminates information and

activities in schools. Through the IEE programme,

encourages the transfer of successful ideas and

these stakeholders have collaborated on energy

practices across borders.

education for all age groups.

> P ersuasive force of children through education (FEEDU)

> Integration of Active Learning and energy monitoring

> T he Energy Path: an e-learning platform for education

> P attern of Energy Efficiency in the Schools (P.E.E.S.)

> Instigating Simple Energy-Efficient Behavioural Practices in Schools

> E nergy, Education, Governance and Schools: a European school panel

> Intelligent Use of Energy at School (IUSES)

> E uropean Young Energy Manager Championship

> S chools at University for Climate and Energy (SAUCE)

> Primary schools exchanged experiences and methods in energy education.