General

RESIST - Energy savings

The course “Energy Savings: How energy efficiency can reduce environmental impact and operating costs of SMEs” aims to introduce the concept of energy savings in the mobility, transportation and automotive ecosystem. During this course, the reasons that caused the current global energy crisis will be explained. In addition, how energy consumption works will be explained and strategies will be provided to companies to manage their energy consumption, saving money and reducing their environmental footprint. Finally, examples of pioneering companies in sustainable energy management will also be provided.

CONTENT STRUCTURE

The course is structured in four chapters or modules.

• Chapter 1: Introduction: in the first chapter, the main objective is to know the reasons why the global energy crisis broke out and how it is impacting the European automotive industry. We will also learn about the main political actions launched by Europe to confront the crisis and we will understand why energy saving is a key tool to promote the sustainability of companies.
• Chapter 2: Understanding energy consumption: in the second chapter, the main objective is to understand the concept of energy consumption and how it relates to the use of energy resources. We will learn about the energy consumption in the mobility, transport and automotive ecosystem and what are the advantages for SMEs of reducing energy consumption. 
  
• Chapter 3: Key strategies related to energy: in this third chapter, the main objective is to learn about the key strategies related to energy. We will explain the main tips for manufacturing plants, structured in six different strategies.
• Chapter 4: Success stories: The course ends by introducing main success stories on energy savings in the mobility, transport and automotive ecosystem.