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Misunderstandings about energy production and consumption are common. In this slide deck we explore four frequently asked questions about digital energy: 

1. Do smart meters effectively protect user privacy? ​
2. What is more energy efficient: space heaters or central heating? ​
3. Are renewable energy sources (e.g. solar and wind power) unreliable?​
4. Are electric vehicles environmentally friendly, even when charged with fossil fuel generated electricity?

By exploring these questions, we can enhance our understanding of energy digitalisation and make more informed decisions about energy use.

Learning outcomes

After reviewing these slides, you should be able to:

• Deepen your understanding of energy digitalisation through exploring responses to these common questions.
• Make more informed decisions about your energy use. 

Suggested audience: General public 

Number of slides: 15 

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The digital energy transition offers everyone the opportunity to better understand their own use of energy. Through understanding our energy use we can make informed decisions about how to save energy, without inconvenience or sacrificing comfort. Small changes can mean big cost savings too!  

In this short presentation we'll explore:

• Easy steps that you can take to understand your energy consumption.
• Positive choices you can make to reduce your energy consumption and potentially save money.

Whether you live in a house or flat, rent your home, live in social housing or are a homeowner, this presentation has useful advice for you.

Learning outcomes

After reviewing these slides, you should be able to: 

• Identify and take actions to better understand and potentially reduce your energy consumption, without reducing your comfort.
• Explain what an energy community is and the potential benefits of joining a community. 
• Identify potential organisations and resources for support and advice on the digital energy transition.

Audience: General public 

Number of slides: 28 

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When you own your own home, or rent your property to tenants, you might wonder how – and why – you should get involved in the digital energy transition.

The digital energy transition enables everyone to better understand their energy consumption. Through this understanding we can make informed decisions about how to save energy, without inconvenience or sacrificing comfort. Investing in your property can mean big longer-term savings too!

In this short presentation we'll explore:

• Why you should invest in digital energy technologies.
• Opportunities and benefits of investing in your property.
• Easy steps that you can take to understand and reduce your energy consumption and potentially save money.
• How you can support others to understand their energy consumption and save energy.

Learning outcomes

After reviewing these slides, you should be able to: 

• Better understand the opportunities and benefits of investing in digital energy technologies and upgrading your property.
• Identify potential actions you can take today - and in the future - to understand and reduce your energy use. 
• Identify ways you can support others to better understand and reduce their energy consumption. 

Audience: Homeowners, landlords. 

Number of slides: 26

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Reporting on technical topics such as digital energy can be tricky. How do you ensure that you're clearly and correctly presenting different technical concepts to a general publicaudience? And how can you ensure your writing is interesting and relevant?

In this short presentation, we'll explore:

• Three key topics and concepts for digital energy.
• Important terminology and information to get you started researching or evaluating existing material on digital energy.
• Some practical tips for communicating with the public.

Learning outcomes

The concept of circularity has a key role in the digital energy transition. Using circularity principles enable us to use resources efficiently and reduce waste during all stages of a resource’s life cycle. In this presentation we explore:

• What circularity is and its role in the digital energy transition.
• How circularity can contribute to a sustainable future.
• Some examples of circularity and different types of digital energy technologies.

Learning outcomes

The impact of climate change means weather conditions are becoming more uncertain and extreme. As we transition to more renewable sources of energy, what impacts are our changing climate having on renewables? And what approaches can we take to mitigate these impacts? 

In this short presentation we'll explore:

• What climate change is.
• Different types of energy production (e.g. solar, wind and small-scale hydropower).
• The potential impact of climate change on these renewable energy sources.
• What approaches we can take to mitigate the impact of climate change on renewable energy sources.

Learning outcomes 

After reviewing these slides, you should be able to: 

• Describe what climate change is.
• Explain how we can combat climate change.
• Explain briefly how solar, wind and small-scale hydropower work. 
• Describe the potential impacts of climate change on solar, wind and small-scale hydropower. 
• Discuss four approaches to increasing the resiliency of our energy system. 

Suggested audience: General public, energy communities, municipalities, local authorities. 

Number of slides: 24

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Setting up and leading an energy community is an exciting time. However, if you're working mainly on your own, it can be daunting. What are the key things you need to consider? Where can you go to get support? How can you best use your limited time and resources?

In this short presentation, we'll explore:

• Key considerations when setting up and/or leading an energy community.
• How to engage effectively with your community and other stakeholders.
• Where to go when you need support.

Learning outcomes 

After reviewing these slides, you should be able to: 

• Identify the key considerations for setting-up an energy community. 
• Develop a plan of action and responsibilities for the setting-up and running of your energy community.
• Define what membership of your energy community looks like and how you will operate the scheme.
• Identify potential funding sources for your energy community.

Suggested audience: Community or municipality groups; general public interested in setting-up energy communities; professionals new to energy communities. 

Number of slides: 28

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• Different services and why they might benefit your energy community.​
• Examples of the type of tools that may support your decisions.
• How to evaluate tools, products and services.​

Learning outcomes

After reviewing these slides, you should be able to: 

• Explain the role of IT infrastructure in energy communities.
• Identify different types of services and tools and how they might benefit your energy community. 
• Evaluate different tools, products and services.

Audience: Energy community managers and leadership teams

Number of slides: 26

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Every business uses a range of equipment which needs electricity - whether it's lighting, computers, machinery, or AC systems. For small to medium enterprises (SMEs), electricity costs can represent a significant share of the operating budget, and inefficient consumption can negatively affect both profitability and resource management.

When you're managing an SME, you may wonder what kinds of  technologies or activities might help you save energy. A key consideration will be cost and where to focus investment to make your business more efficient. In this short presentation we'll explore:

• How to better understand your energy consumption, and why this is important.
• The benefits of making your business's energy consumption more efficient.
• 10 possible steps to save energy and make your business more efficient.

Learning outcomes

After reviewing these slides, you should be able to: 

• Understand the importance of understanding your energy consumption and the role of digital technologies. 
• Take practical steps and action to save energy and increase energy efficiency. 
• Encourage others to become more energy efficient. 

Suggested audience: SMEs, sole traders, businesses.

Number of slides: 31

We'd love to hear what you think of these slides! Please complete our short survey.

Misunderstandings about privacy, safety and security in energy production and consumption are common. In this slide deck we debunk eight cybersecurity related energy myths to clarify these misconceptions.

By exploring these myths, we will enhance our understanding of energy digitalisation and make more informed decisions to stay safe and secure.

Learning outcomes 

After reviewing these slides, you should be able to: 

• Explain why everyone is responsible for cybersecurity. 
• Deepen your understanding of practical actions you can take to contribute to a more secure energy ecosystem.

Suggested audience: General public, SMEs, energy communities. 

Number of slides: 23

We'd love to hear what you think of these slides! Please complete our short survey.