Overview

Overview

In the previous lesson, we learned about the drivers moving us from traditional fossil fuels to renewables in terms of generating electricity to meet the energy demands of society. In this lesson, we will explore some aspects of how we can use the energy provided, regardless of source, as efficiently as possible. We will also learn that efficient use of energy is not only about how well we use it, but also how efficiently it gets to you.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Illustrate application of Energy Efficiency,   
• Illustrate how distributed energy and microgrids relate to traditional national grid,
• Explain the concept of Demand Side Management,   
• Give examples of uses of a Smart Grid.

Lesson Roadmap

*Contributions to this lesson by Vera Cole.

Questions?

If you have questions, please feel free to post them to the Questions about EGEE 401 Discussion forum in Canvas. While you are there, feel free to post your own responses if you, too, are able to help a classmate.