Right now, with so many people working at home, knowing practical ways that you can make a difference to your family’s energy usage is much needed.
Home Energy Scotland offers fun and interactive energy efficiency training workshops for employers to engage with staff on how to save energy and money at home. Funded by the Scottish Government, workshops are available for any organisation based in Scotland and during the lockdown they have been adapted to be delivered online (although normally they are held in person).
The aim of the energy efficiency training is to provide attendees with an understanding of the scale and impact of wasting energy at home, as well as learning the simple things we can all do to stop wasting energy and save money in the process.
The message can then be cascaded to colleagues, community, friends and family to increase the reach.
Lynn Smith of Home Energy Scotland explained: “The workshops are informal and designed to offer practical changes which are very relatable and can easily be done at home. And in the current circumstances it’s even more pertinent.”
But even when workers return to their usual workplace post-Covid, those good habits they have adopted at home will often spill into the office, creating a knock-on effect for employers.
The inspirational workshops detail why it’s important to be energy efficient and the benefits it brings, tips on how to save energy and the “Make One Change” pledge.
It’s also a great way to exchange ideas and experiences that could spark new ways of thinking.
One organisation who invited Home Energy Scotland to run sessions with employees was Network Rail.
Environmental specialist Kiera McLuskey said afterward: “The training was delivered professionally and there was minimal effort required to organise.
“Attendees ranged from people with little or no experience in environmental matters to environmental professionals, yet we all took something away with us. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to engage staff in energy.”
All you need is a minimum of 12 people registered for a workshop. Multiple sessions can be arranged for the same organisation and each session lasts around an hour.
An experienced trainer will arrange an online meeting to deliver the sessions at a time and date that suits the business.
Alternatively, employers can sign staff up for the home energy e-learning module run by Home Energy Scotland.
Find out more about the workshops Home Energy Scotland offers (including sustainable travel and saving water) by visiting the website or you can sign up your company here.
