Course information

Welcome to the Energy Efficiency Challenge

This interactive, game-based learning experience will equip you with the knowledge and skills to reduce the carbon footprint of your office.

How it works
You will visit a fictional NRC Area Office where you can explore a range of opportunities to reduce energy demand in order to make the switch to a renewable energy source for the office more affordable. Each decision you make will impact your available budget and the allocated time you have left.

The Energy Efficiency Challenge is available in English and comes with a downloadable offline version.

	Is this course for me?
	The course is primarily intended for humanitarian practitioners and decision makers in areas with limited energy infrastructure, but anyone who wants to learn about reducing their energy demand can benefit from undertaking it.
	How will I benefit from this course?
	On completion of this course you will be able to: Explain the benefits of improving energy efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of an office. Describe different types of actions which can reduce an office’s energy carbon footprint. Prioritise actions to reduce energy demand and carbon emissions based on their cost and impact. Recommend and advocate for changes in your own office.
	How long will it take?
	This course should take you around 20 minutes to complete. It contains different routes and outcomes, depending on the decisions you make. To explore these, we encourage you to replay the game in order to enhance your knowledge and earn diverse badges.
	How much does it cost?
	This course is free!
	Will I get a certificate at the end?
	Yes - you will be able to download a certificate once you have have completed the Energy Efficiency Challenge.
	How do I start?
	Scroll to the top of the page and click on the  I agree -  Join course   button. This will take you through to the course content. You don't need to complete the course in one go - you can always continue later from where you left off.

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Data protection and consent

This course is administered by Norwegian Refugee Council. By joining this course you are consenting to NRC being given access to your Kaya profile information, including your name and email address, so that they can provide the course. This may require them to contact you. Your data will be anonymised before it is used for any analysis or reporting purposes. If you have any questions about this, please email kayasupport@nrc.no