Renewable Energies in Vocational Training

Abstract

This paper tries to show how the relationship between energy production, obtained from renewable sources based on low-power generators, and passive house’s design, can be a clue to get low consumption energy buildings. As it is briefly described in this paper, we have applied a Live Cycle Assessment procedure in a vocational training school, and we have detected the main points of energy consumption that can be modified to obtain long-term cost savings. What we have also found is that, after applying the mentioned methodology to this kind of public building, where it is developed an educational activity, the value added of the service given and the image of the educational institution among the community can be improved, according to the three constituent parts that usually define the sustainable development. The main aim of this paper is to offer a simple action protocol to improve the cost of the power invoice, mainly by reducing the environmental impact. Although the initial cost may intimidate the understandings and application of these measures, such an approach will promote the rising awareness in the students and teaching staff, setting environmental friendly practices as everyday routines.