Energy education

Changing their habits

in our lifetime
Europe

Project report 16 projects funded by

Intelligent Energy

the Intelligent Energy –

Europe programme
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Introduction 2
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
Energy education
Project 6 > Mobilise Energy Awareness (Mobilise Energy/Aware) 9
Changing their habits
in our lifetime Project 7 > Pattern of Energy Efficiency in the Schools (P.E.E.S.) 10
Europe

Project Project 8 > Young Energy People (YEP!) 11

report 16 projects funded by
Intelligent Energy

the Intelligent Energy –

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Project 9 > Young Energy Savers (YES) 12
Project 10 > Instigating Simple Energy-Efficient Behavioural Practices in Schools
© istockPhoto.com (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

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Introduction
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.
1. Action Plan for Energy Efficiency: Realising the Potential, COM(2006) 545.
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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.
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Intelligent energy education is a key priority

Project example:
within the IEE programme, prompting young
people to use energy more responsibly. The Active Learning
programme supports educational activities that
Are you a teacher? Then why don’t you try
replicate and expand successful experiences at
the new ready-to-use material available in 14
local or national level. Ideally, Member States will
different languages in the new Active Learning
incorporate sustainable energy education into
toolbox? The toolbox contains suggestions for
their national curricula. These initiatives also help
lively educational activities for children aged 6–12
raising awareness among teachers and other adult
based on the pedagogical principle of learning by
trainers on energy issues, and equip those currently
doing (see page 5).
employed in the sector with needed skills.
Some 180 Champion Schools who participated
signed up to monitor energy use in their facilities,
“Intelligent energy which was not always easy. Fortunately, teachers
education is a key priority demonstrated resourcefulness, for example in
one school where the energy monitoring exercise
within the IEE programme.” was transformed into a civics lesson where pupils
lobbied local politicians to change the metering
system. Support and commitment from school
Since 2004, the IEE programme has supported 16
principals and headmasters was also important,
energy education projects which benefited more
since they are the ones who decide whether to
than 1  000 schools from 26 European countries,
use methods and materials tested by one or a few
with the Community contributing about €12
teachers in all relevant classes.
million (or 60%) of the overall €20 million price
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
teachers also reported a high level of enthusiasm
Sound partnerships between stakeholders such
among students, providing further evidence of
as energy agencies and educational institutions
the projects’ real-life beneficial impact.
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!

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Primary
colours
> C O N TA C T D E TA I L S

C O O R D I N AT O R
Lonfils Nicodeme
1
Persuasive force
Le Centre Urbain/Stadswinkel asbl, Belgium

+32 22284253
lonfils.nicodeme@curbain.be of children through education
FEEDU
http://www.feedu.org

PA RT N E R S
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
Duration: 1/2005–8/2007
Objective
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 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%)

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COORD IN ATOR
2 Kirsten Dyhr-Mikkelsen
Norsk Enok og Energi AS, Norway
Integration of Active Learning
and energy monitoring with school
+47 95220482
kdm@nee.no

curricula
http://www.consortium4al.eu

Active Learning PA RTN ERS

Motiva Oy (Motiva), Finland
Agence de l’Environnement et de la Maîtrise

Duration: 1/2006–12/2008 de l’Energie (ADEME), France

Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES),
Greece

Objective SEVEn, Strediisko pro efektivni vyuzivani

energie, o.p.s. (SEVEn), Czech Republic
Active Learning emphasises a practical, hands-on approach to education. With this in mind, this project Innoterm Energetikai és Környezetvédelmi
promoted active learning and energy monitoring as a tool for energy education among children aged Fejlesztő Kft., Hungary
6–12. Specifically, the project aimed to change attitudes about energy use among the future generation
Le Centre Urbain/Stadswinkel asbl, Belgium
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, 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
Newark and Sherwood Energy Agency,
relevant ministries also provided input at these conferences.
United Kingdom
Agencija za prestrukturiranje energetike d.o.o.,

Results Slovenia
Eliante s.r.l., Italy
> The project established a basis of integrating active learning on energy efficiency,
Utdanningsdirektoratet, Norway
renewable energy and sustainable transport into the national school curricula of all partner
EC BREC Instytut Energetyki Odnawialnej
countries.
Sp. z.o.o., Poland
> Participating schools reduced their energy consumption by 5%, while households of the
involved actors reduced their consumption by 2%. European Association of Ecologists, Poland
> 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.

Budget: €1 445 324

(EU contribution: 50%)

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Homing
in on clean
energy
> C O N TA C T D E TA I L S

C O O R D I N AT O R
Rayner Mayer 3
Sciotech Projects Ltd, United Kingdom
Realising the potential
for small-scale renewable energy
+44 1183786357
rayner@sciotech.demon.co.uk

sources in the home

http://www.kyotoinhome.info

PA RT N E R S
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
KITH
Duration: 1/2006–12/2008
Objectives
Families 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.

Budget: €1 047 819

(EU contribution: 50%)

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COORD IN ATOR
4 Juan Ignacio Domènech Ripoll
Edicions i Serveis Escolars Domènech, S.A., Spain
The Energy Path:
an e-learning platform
+34 932118893
domenech@domenech-sa.com

for education of the new generations

http://www.energypath.eu

in the sustainable energy field PA RTN ERS

Institut National for Solar Energy platform

ENERGY PATH Education, France

Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES),
Greece

Duration: 11/2006–10/2008 Le Centre Urbain/Stadswinkel asbl, Belgium

Energy Efficiency Agency (EEA), Bulgaria
Dirección General de Industria, Energía y Minas
Objectives de la Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
North East London Energy Efficiency Advice
Using open-source technology, this project developed the first innovative e-learning platform at
Centre, United Kingdom
European level. The project developed an online group of contents and educational resources concerning
Energy Agency of Livorno Province srl, Italy
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 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 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.

Budget: €1 541 450

(EU contribution: 50%)

Path to
success

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brand
awareness

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

C O O R D I N AT O R
Liv Randi Lindseth
5
Enova SF, Norway
Creating actions among
+47 95220482
lrl@nee.no energy-conscious children
Kids4Future
http://www.kids4future.eu

PA RT N E R S
Motiva Oy (Motiva), Finland
Duration: 1/2007–12/2009
Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES),
Greece
Le Centre Urbain/Stadswinkel asbl, Belgium
Objectives
Energy Efficiency Agency (EEA), Bulgaria
Multimedia messages can be very powerful in reaching the youngest members of society. This project
ESCAN, S.A., Spain
targets a minimum of 20 pilot schools in each partner country with a common energy story. Television
Swedish Energy Agency (STEM), Sweden
programmes, websites and events aimed at children and presented under a common brand and visual
Agencija za prestrukturiranje energetike d.o.o., 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 consortium’s role and mandate increase the potential impacts and the
(KAPE), Poland possibility of a broader-scale and longer-term implementation.

Slovenská inovačná a energetická agentúra,

Slovakia
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.

Budget: €1 539 643

(EU contribution: 50%)

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Idea
factory > C O N TA C T D E TA I L S

COORD IN ATOR
6 Brian MacNamee
Consulteco Limited, United Kingdom
Mobilise Energy Awareness
Mobilise Energy/Aware
+44 2081442480
bmac@consulteco.eu
http://www.energyxchange.eu

Duration: 10/2007–3/2010 PA RTN ERS

Tipperary Energy Agency Ltd, Ireland

Objectives Socialas Ekonomikas Fonds, Latvia

Fundación Agencia Regional de Gestión
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
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%)

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C O O R D I N AT O R
Antonio Di Nunzio
Agenzia Locale per l’Energia e lo Sviluppo
Ambientale della Provincia di Chieti, Italy
+39 087141421
precda@alesachieti.it
http://www.pees-project.eu
PA RT N E R S
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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Cross-
border
cooperation
7
Pattern of Energy Efficiency
in the Schools
P.E.E.S.
Duration: 10/2007–10/2009
Objectives
Disseminating 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.
Budget: €1 019 772
(EU contribution: 50%)
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COORD IN ATOR
8 Rachel Close
Severn Wye Energy Agency Ltd,
Young Energy People United Kingdom

YEP! +44 1594545369

Rachel@swea.co.uk
http://www.youngenergypeople.com
Duration: 11/2007–7/2010
PA RTN ERS
Agenzia per l’Energia e l’Ambiente
Objectives della Provincia di Perugia, Italy
REGION OF CRETE – REGIONAL ENERGY AGENCY
Participating secondary schools will help devise a work programme that trains a School Energy
OF CRETE, Greece
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 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
Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden (ESS),
a list of best practice examples for future use.
Sweden
Energy Agency of Livorno Province srl, Italy

Results Agencia Energètica de la Ribera, Spain

> 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.

Budget: €1 074 731

(EU contribution: 50%)

Young
Energy
People
at work!

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C O O R D I N AT O R
Luigi Petito
9
Business Solutions Europa Limited,
United Kingdom YOUNG Energy Savers
+32 486619818 YES
luigi@bs-europa.be
http://www.animate-eu.com
Duration: 9/2008–8/2010
PA RT N 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
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.

Budget: €854 490

(EU contribution: 75%)

Yes
we can!

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COORD IN ATOR
10 Oonagh McNerney
Iberian Productivity and Innovation Centre,
Instigating simple energy-efficient Spain

behavioural practices in schools +34 652839215

FLICK THE SWITCH

omcnerney@ipic.cat
http://www.flicktheswitch.eu

PA RTN ERS
Duration: 9/2008–8/2010 Agenzia per l’Energia e l’Ambiente
della Provincia di Perugia, Italy

Objectives RAKVERE Gumnaasium, Estonia

Projects in Motion Ltd, Malta
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 Portugal
off all lights and electronic devices at school or at home when leaving a room. While each bulb does not
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical
use much energy on its own, at 10 to 15 watts per device it all adds up. Project organisers will be able to
Engineering and Naval Architecture, Croatia
measure success in terms of improved energy efficiency, security, and lower CO2 emissions.
ISTITUTO COMPRENSIVO STATALE – GAGLIANO
DEL CAPO (LE), Italy

Results Rakvere City Government, Estonia

Kuršėnai Pavenčiai secondary school, Lithuania
> More than 2 000 European schools will have been made aware of the campaign, with at
least 100 000 students from 200 schools participating. PPS Karmoy, Norway

> 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.

Budget: €1 189 620

(EU contribution: 75%)

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C O O R D I N AT O R
Giorgio Pizzolato
11
Liceo Scientifico Statale ‘Nicolò Tron’, Italy
Energy, Education, Governance
+39 445521715
giorgio.pizzolato@tron.vi.it and Schools: a European school panel
for involving local communities
http://www.egs-project.eu

PA RT N E R S
Comunitá Montana – Associazione Comuni
and energy-efficient programs
EGS
del Trasimeno, Italy
Osuuskunta Eco-One, Finland
Agence Régionale de l’Environnement
de Haute-Normandie, France
Institut Universitaire de Formation des Maîtres Duration: 9/2008–2/2011
de l’Académie de Rouen, France
Multidisziplinäres Institut für Europa-Forschung
Graz, Austria
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., for school staff and students will be organised. Above all, the project will seek to involve local actors in
Germany helping develop educational programme and teacher training and improve governance.
Province of Mantova, Italy
Società 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.
ISIS Gallarate (Istituto Statale di istruzione > Special courses/training for school staff and students will be organised.
Superiore), Italy > At least 39 new energy projects will be created. Each school forum will choose and
Centro de Iniciativas Empresariais Beira Aguieira, implement one pilot activity that will be monitored and evaluated during the course of the
Portugal project.
CAMERA DE COMERT, INDUSTRIE SI > There will be a total of 13 school forums and action plans, with each plan incorporating at
AGRICULTURA A JUDETULUO ARAD, Romania
least three community projects.
Gymnazium Alberta Einsteinta, Slovakia
Klub Kon-Tiki, Slovakia
ROC Nijmegen, Netherlands Budget: €992 791
(EU contribution: 75%)

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COORD IN ATOR
12 Fabio Tomasi
AREA Science Park, Italy
Intelligent Use of Energy at School
IUSES
+39 403755268
fabio.tomasi@aera.trieste.it
http://www.iuses.eu

Duration: 8/2008–1/2011 PA RTN ERS

University of Ruse ‘Angel Kanchev’, Bulgaria
Interfaculty Environmental Science Department
Objectives of the Universiteit van Amsterdam – Research
and Consultancy Agency in the field
This project will encourage secondary school students and teachers to use energy more efficiently in of sustainability – IVAM UvA bv, Netherlands
everyday life. It will do this by means of a behaviour-oriented educational kit covering all priority topics Environmental Consultancy and Research
of energy saving: sustainable buildings, industry and sustainable transport, as well as renewable energy Company Ltd – STENUM GmbH, Austria
resources. Teachers, students and educational authorities will be closely involved in designing, testing The Educational Centre for Adults
and implementing the tool kit. of Jelgava – JRPIC, Latvia
CIRCE Foundation – Centre of Research
for Energy Resources and Consumption, Spain
Results Centre for Research and Technology – CERTH,
Greece
> A teachers’ handbook will be developed describing the methodology to be applied and the Business and Environmental Consultancy –
use of the other tools in the kit. All teaching material will be available in Bulgarian, Czech, ENVIROS s.r.o. Prague, Czech Republic
Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latvian, Romanian, Solvenian and Swedish. Cork Institute of Technology,
> The handbook will be accompanied by a tool kit outlining simple experiments to support Clean Technology Centre – CIT, Ireland
teachers’ lessons. University of Leoben, Austria
> Students’ handbooks, published in all the national languages of the countries involved in Science Centre Museum – Laboratorio
the project, will focus on buildings, industry and transport. dell’Immaginario Scientifico, Italy
> A DVD to be produced will feature animations and interactive games, for use as a didactic prioriterre – Centre d’Information
instrument to support teachers’ lessons. et de Conseil sur les consommations d’énergie,
> The European Energy Saving Award will be given to the most energy-efficient schools and Non-governmental organisation, France
students. «Politechnica» University of Bucharest, Romania
The Company for Research & Development,
Engineering and Manufacturing for Automation
Budget: €1 238 415 Equipment and Systems – IPASA, Romania
Slovenian E-Forum, Society for Energy Economics
(EU contribution: 75%) & Environment, Slovenia

Raising
the energy-IQ
level

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C O O R D I N AT O R
Francesca Pignattini
13
Agenzia per l’Energia e l’Ambiente della
Provincia di Perugia, Italy European Young Energy Manager
+39 0755170824 Championship
EYEManager Championship
info@aea.perugia.it
N/A

Duration: 9/2008–2/2011
PA RT N E R S
Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES),
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
participating countries must tackle the problem of energy management at school and in the home.
Noesis snc, Italy
Students and teachers will initially receive energy training, and the team that reaps the best economic
Regionförbundet Örebro/Energikontoret
saving will be recognised as the Best European Young Energy Managers Team. The final phase foresees
Örebro län, Sweden
the student competitors sharing their new knowledge with their peers. Teachers will also be responsible
Tullängsskolan, Sweden for transferring the curricula and education tools and methods developed during the course of their
Agencija za prestrukturiranje energetike d.o.o., project to their colleagues, so the learning process continues long after the competition has ended.
Slovenia
ISTITUTO ISTRUZIONE SUPERIORE
‘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
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 across Europe.

Scoala cu clasele I-VIII NR.45 ‘Titu Maiorescu’,
Romania
Šolski center Velenje, Slovenia
Agencia Energètica de la Ribera, Spain
> 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.

Budget: €898 677

(EU contribution: 75%)

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COORD IN ATOR
14 PD Dr Lutz Metz
Freie Universität Berlin- Forschungsstelle
Schools at University for Climate für Umweltpolitik, Germany

and Energy +49 3083855585

SAUCE
umwelt1@zedat.fu-berlin.de
http://www.schools-at-university.de

PA RTN ERS
Duration: 9/2008–8/2011 Institut for samfundsudvikling og planlægning,
Aalborg Universitet, Denmark

Objectives Vienna University of Technology, Austria

Berliner Energieagentur GmbH (BE), Germany
Survival of modern societies depends on finding ways of acting responsibly with regard to the natural Latvijas Universitāte, Latvia
resources on which life depends. In this project, participating universities will develop an interactive and Roskilde Universitetscenter, Institut for Miljø,
interdisciplinary educational programme for elementary and secondary school students aged 10–13. Samfund og Rumlig Forandring, Denmark
The goal is to raise children’s awareness about the core topics of climate change and sustainable energy
London Metropolitan University,
use, and demonstrate how they can contribute to climate protection by adopting intelligent energy
United Kingdom
behaviour. In a best case scenario, elementary schools will integrate energy and climate change issues
into their regular curricula. 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 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.

Budget: €1 355 452

(EU contribution: 75%)

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Wilfrie Koekkoek
15
ROC Nijmegen, Netherlands
Game-based platform:
+31 243813200
w.koekkoek@roc-nijmegen.nl Energy-efficient virtual Cities
ENERCITIES
http://www.ENERCITIES.com

PA RT N E R S
Akademie Klausenhof gGmbH, Germany
Duration: 9/2008–8/2011
Unified Vocational Training Centre of Cyclades,
Greece
DIPUTACION DE GRANADA, Spain
Objectives
Lancaster & Morecambe College,
United Kingdom 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.
Andragoški zavod Ljudska univerza Velenje,
The goal is to create and expand virtual cities coping with pollution and energy shortages and seeking
Slovenia
to expand their use of renewable energy. Besides being attractive to young people, the platform is
Paladin Studios, Netherlands
teamwork-oriented, competition-based and community-oriented. Schools will also benefit by having a
Qeam, Netherlands 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.

Budget: €1 458 437

(EU contribution: 75%)

The name
of the game

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COORD IN ATOR
16 Sofia Spiliotopoulou
IDEC S.A., Greece
Renewable Energy Sources Compass
RES COMPASS
+30 2104286277
info@idec.gr
N/A

Duration: 1/2008–12/2010
PA RTN ERS
Liaison Committee for Renewable Energies,
Objectives France
1st Office of Secondary Education
A severe shortage of skilled personnel in renewable energy-related fields is a major obstacle to the
of the 3rd Region of Athens, Greece
success of deploying this clean energy source on a large scale. This project aims to address this problem
Foundation for training on Renewable Energies,
by equipping students in high school and higher education with the knowledge and skills required
Spain
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. BDSP Partnership Ltd, United Kingdom
Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland

Results Phoenix Solar Ltd, Greece

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU),
> A training assessment report will detail current best practices, gaps and potential areas for Czech Republic
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.

Budget: €798 111

(EU contribution: 75%)

Plugging
the skills gap

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Find out more

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
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.

http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy

executive agency

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

for competitiveness & innovation

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