Energy Efficiency in the Circular Economy

Catalog description

On a net-zero emissions pathway, energy efficiency is a key component. This course discusses different angles to tackle energy efficiency, from energy-efficient technologies to energy and resource-efficient systems. Working with various sectors and case examples, students learn how to address energy efficiency within different systems' boundaries, tracking energy and resources in the circular economy. Students learn how to promote energy efficiency using a system approach and identifying entry points for building a circular economy. The course is designed for students from different backgrounds interested in the multiple dimensions of energy efficiency and implementation of a circular economy, particularly those from engineering.