Energy and vulnerable households
IBGE training, Belgium (2014). This cycle of trainings-debates, known as Brufodebat, is organised by Bruxelles Environnement (IBGE). The main themes are the liberalization of energy markets, the social energy guidance and the rational use of energy. The objective is not only to provide both methodologies and tools to support households in energy poverty, but also to share, deepen, enrich and compare these tools through exchanges and practical situations.
Basic module 1: Consumer protection in energy markets
Main topics:
- Contracts and invoices;
- Liberalization of the energy market;
- Protected customers.
Basic module 2: Energy-saving behaviors
Main topics:
- Analysis of energy bills;
- Energy-saving behaviors;
- Minor improvement works.
Basic module 3: Structural measures for buildings and equipments
Main topics:
- Insulation of the outer walls;
- Improvement of the windows;
- Improvement of the heating system.
Basic module 4: Guidance and indoor pollution
Main topics:
- Support and awareness to the households;
- Rational use of energy;
- Housing and health.
Advanced module 1: Analysis of energy bills
Main topics:
- Gas and electricity markets;
- Energy check-up;
- Consumption interpretation.
Advanced module 2: Social energy guidance
Main topics:
- Household support;
- Energy-saving behaviors;
- Change strategy.
Advanced module 3: Tools, software and observation charts
Main topics:
- Social energy audit;
- Household support;
- Evaluation grid.
Advanced module 4: Financial aids, subsidies and fundings
Main topics:
- Federal aid;
- Equipment financing;
- Works on the structural system.
Advanced module 5: New norms and energy standards
Main topics:
- Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) certification;
- Low energy standard;
- Passive standard.
Advanced module 6: Case analysis
Main topics:
- Heating system;
- Window frames and windows;
- Thermal insulation.
References
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