Turn Behavioural Insights into Energy Savings

Learn how to apply behavioural science to real energy-efficiency challenges. Develop strategies, shape citizen-focused actions, and learn from leading European experts.

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32 studentsLast updated 22 January 2026

Overview

How to translate EU policy ambitions into concrete, behaviour-focused action on the ground?

This self-paced e-learning course is designed to help you - whether you are a public authority or a practitioner working on energy efficiency and behavioural change - translate EU energy policy into local action.

This free, multilingual course combines EU policy context, behavioural science, and real-world local examples with practical tools that you can apply immediately.

Short videos, expert interviews, case studies, and interactive exercises will guide you through an insightful learning journey composed of 8 modules, to be released every two months starting in January 2026.

Enrol today to learn how to foster more sustainable behaviour in your city!

What you'll learn

Energy Policy in Practice - Learn how to identify EU policies in energy-efficient behaviour and their impact locally.
Designing Behavioural Interventions - Learn how intervention methods can address real-world local or regional challenges.
Working Together (Collaborative Strategies) - Understand the critical role of partnerships and how to develop them.
Storytelling for Change (Advocacy & Narratives) - Develop compelling narratives to advocate for and raise awareness about energy efficiency and behaviour.
Sector Insights - Identify sector drivers and challenges to develop behavioural interventions.
Creating a Culture of Efficiency (Cultural Shift) - Learn how the importance of cultural change and how to build community ownership and long-term commitment.
From Plan to Action (Execute & Manage) - Apply project management tools and skills to develop an action plan.
Measuring & Financing Impact - Develop monitoring techniques to measure outcomes and impact and identify financing options.

Requirements

This course is designed for professionals working on energy, climate, or sustainability-related policies and initiatives. No specialist knowledge of behavioural science is required. Learners should be comfortable engaging with short readings, videos, and interactive exercises, and willing to reflect on how examples relate to their own work.

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Activities: 9

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Resources: 3

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