Urban energy and energy efficiency will be placed in context in respect of demographic and social trends in Australia and worldwide, energy delivery economics, greenhouse gas emissions, energy storage, transport systems and the rapidly increasing use of renewable energy and electrical energy storage. Rapid changes are occurring in urban energy systems, driven by falling prices for photovoltaic (PV) systems and storage, and concerns over greenhouse gas emissions. Roof-mounted PV systems are strongly competing with electricity from the grid and with gas for provision of water heating, space heating & cooling, and electrical services. Heat pumps, thermal storage, battery storage, smart electrical energy controllers, energy-efficient appliances and solar-efficient buildings are facilitating a rapid change in energy use patterns in buildings and factories. Electric cars and public transport have the potential rapidly to change urban transport systems and transport energy use patterns.

The course aims to equip students with the theoretical foundation and practical training to apply a range of commercial 3D simulation tools to generate wholesome building energy efficiency reports on the impact of building material choices and building design to the lighting, heating and cooling energy load, roof-top PV power generation potential and battery needs within a complete, integrated package.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Identify and discuss the current status and development trends in urban energy delivery and energy efficiency in Australia and internationally.
2. Explain and evaluate the importance of urban energy and energy efficiency in the context of climate change mitigation.
3. Estimate the energy and power requirements for space heating and cooling, water heating, lighting and appliances in domestic and commercial situations.
4. Evaluate and compare the embodied energy of different building types, construction methods and materials.
5. Assess the energy, environmental and financial implications of urban energy generation including roof-mounted photovoltaic systems and heat pumps, and compare to conventional gas and electricity distribution systems.
6. Compare and evaluate energy storage including thermal, battery and remote systems, and understand how tariffs and controllers can modify power demand.
7. Discuss changes in urban transport systems, particularly the electrification of land transport, and assess the potential impact of these changes on urban energy systems.
8. Contribute effectively and pro-actively as a leader or member of a group to achieve high quality engineering outcomes.
9. Engage in independent research and investigation to solve complex or unfamiliar problems.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying remotely, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Lecture 1A: Greenhouse and energy Lecture 1B: Renewable energy
2	Lecture 2A: Balancing Lecture 2B: Urbanisation and urban energy
3	Lecture 3A: Financial analysis techniques Lecture 3B: Energy efficient buildings 1
4	Lecture 4A: Energy efficient buildings 2 Lecture 4B: Energy efficient buildings 3
5	Lecture 5A: Energy efficient buildings 4 Lecture 5B: Embodied energy 1
6	Lecture 6A: Embodied energy 2 Lecture 6B: Heat pumps
7	Lecture 7A: Space heating, ventilation & cooling 1 Lecture 7B: Space heating, ventilation & cooling 2
8	Lecture 8A: Water heating Lecture 8B: Lighting & appliances
9	Lecture 9A: Roof-mounted PV Systems 1 Lecture 9B: Roof-mounted PV Systems 2
10	Lecture 10A: Roof-mounted PV Systems 3 Lecture 10B: Roof-mounted PV Systems 4
11	Lecture 11A: Local Storage 1 Lecture 11B: Local Storage 2

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Mid-term Quiz	10 %	1,2,3,4
Individual Assignment : Presentation	20 %	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Individual Assignment : Written Report	25 %	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Final Exam	45 %	1,2,3,4,5,6,7

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Examination(s)

The final examinations will be fully open book and will cover materials discussed in both the lectures and tutorials. It will be conducted via Wattle, and invigilated via Zoom. 

Assessment Task 1

Mid-term Quiz

A mid-term quiz will be conducted in the first week after the mid-term teaching break. This will cover the lecture materials up to Week6b and will be an open book examination conducted online via Wattle, and is Zoom online invigilated. 

Assessment Task 2

Individual Assignment : Presentation

In the individual assignment, you will assume the position of a building energy consultant, to evaluate, and design of a residential or commercial building for its solar access, energy needs, heating and cooling needs, rooftop PV generation, and battery usage. The lecture material, and tutorial sessions will gradually introduce you to the fundamental knowledge, and familiarise you with the software tools necessary to perform this assignment.

 

Assessment will consist of:

·        25% for written report not exceeding 3000 words, and

·        20% for an oral presentation to the course educators.

Online oral presentation will be arranged for each student in week 12 and 13.

Send the written Individual Assignment report to kean.fong@anu.edu.au from your university email address by the due date with the title “ENGN8832 Individual Assignment” by 5pm on the 5th November. Late submissions will incur a 2 mark penalty per day, and will be marked as 0 if late beyond 5 working days.

Assessment Task 3

Individual Assignment : Written Report

In the individual assignment, you will assume the position of a building energy consultant, to evaluate, and design of a residential or commercial building for its solar access, energy needs, heating and cooling needs, rooftop PV generation, and battery usage. The lecture material, and tutorial sessions will gradually introduce you to the fundamental knowledge, and familiarise you with the software tools necessary to perform this assignment.

 

Assessment will consist of:

·        25% for written report not exceeding 3000 words, and

·        20% for an oral presentation to the course educators.

Online oral presentation will be arranged for each student in week 12 and 13.

Send the written Individual Assignment report to kean.fong@anu.edu.au from your university email address by the due date with the title “ENGN8832 Individual Assignment” by 5pm on the 5th November. Late submissions will incur a 2 mark penalty per day, and will be marked as 0 if late beyond 5 working days.

Assessment Task 4

Final Exam

The final examinations will be fully open book and will cover materials discussed in both the lectures and tutorials. It will be conducted via Wattle, and invigilated via Zoom. 

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission permitted. Late submissions will incur a 2 mark penalty per day, and will be marked as 0 if late beyond 5 working days.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Access and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students