Energy Consultant Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does an Energy Consultant Do?
Energy consultants advise clients on the advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources. They help clients to understand energy tariffs and try to reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint by using energy efficient products and methods.
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Energy Efficiency
Field of information concerning the reduction of the use of energy. It encompasses calculating the consumption of energy, providing certificates and support measures, saving energy by reducing the demand, encouraging efficient use of fossil fuels, and promoting the use of renewable energy.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Energy Consultant
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialEnergy Efficiency knowledge
Field of information concerning the reduction of the use of energy. It encompasses calculating the consumption of energy, providing certificates and support measures, saving energy by reducing the demand, encouraging …
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OptionalRenewable Energy Technologies knowledge
The different types of energy sources which cannot be depleted, such as wind, solar, water, biomass, and biofuel energy. The different technologies used to implement these types of energy to …
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OptionalSolar Energy knowledge
The energy which originates from light and heat from the sun, and which can be harnessed and used as a renewable source of energy using different technologies, such as photovoltaics …
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OptionalSales Argumentation knowledge
Techniques and sales methods used in order to present a product or service to customers in a persuasive manner and to meet their expectations and needs.
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OptionalMarket Analysis knowledge
The field of market analysis and research and its particular research methods.
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OptionalElectricity Market knowledge
The trends and major driving factors in the electricity trading market, electricity trades methodologies and practice, and the identification of the major stakeholders in the electricity sector.
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OptionalElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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OptionalEnergy Performance Of Buildings knowledge
Factors that contribute to lower energy consumption of buildings. Building and renovation techniques used to achieve this. Legislation and procedures regarding energy performance of buildings.
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OptionalIndustrial Heating Systems knowledge
Heating systems fuelled by gas, wood, oil, biomass, solar power, and other reneable energy sources and their energy saving principles, applicable specifically to industrial buildings and facilities.
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OptionalDomestic Heating Systems knowledge
The modern and traditional heating systems alimented by gas, wood, oil, biomass, solar power and other renewable energy sources and their energy saving principles.
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OptionalCharacteristics Of Products knowledge
The tangible characteristics of a product such as its materials, properties and functions, as well as its different applications, features, use and support requirements.
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OptionalCharacteristics Of Services knowledge
The characteristics of a service that might include having acquired information about its application, function, features, use and support requirements.
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OptionalSales Promotion Techniques knowledge
The techniques used to persuade customers to purchase a product or a service.
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OptionalSales Strategies knowledge
The principles concerning customer behaviour and target markets with the aim of promotion and sales of a product or a service.
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OptionalShale Gas knowledge
The type of natural gas that can be found in shale formations.
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OptionalAdvise On Heating Systems Energy Efficiency skill
Provide information and advice to clients on how to preserve an energy efficient heating system in their home or office and possible alternatives.
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OptionalAdvise On Utility Consumption skill
Advise individuals or organisations on methods in which they can reduce their consumption of utilities, such as heat, water, gas, and electricity, in order for them to save money and …
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OptionalAnswer Requests For Quotation skill
Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase.
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OptionalAssess Supplier Risks skill
Evaluate supplier performance in order to assess which suppliers do or may not perform adequately, stick to the agreed contracts, meet the standard requirements and desired quality at all times …
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OptionalAttend Trade Fairs skill
Attend exhibitions organised to enable companies in a specific sector to demonstrate their latest products and services, study the activities of their competitors, and observe recent market trends.
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OptionalCarry Out Sales Analysis skill
Examine sales reports to see what goods and services have and have not sold well.
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OptionalDeliver A Sales Pitch skill
Prepare and deliver an understandably constructed sales talk for a product or a service, identifying and using persuasive argumentation.
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OptionalDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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OptionalIdentify Customer's Needs skill
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
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OptionalIdentify Energy Needs skill
Identify the type and amount of energy supply necessary in a building or facility, in order to provide the most beneficial, sustainable, and cost-effective energy services for a consumer.
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OptionalIdentify Suppliers skill
Determine potential suppliers for further negotiation. Take into consideration aspects such as product quality, sustainability, local sourcing, seasonality and coverage of the area. Evaluate the likelihood of obtaining beneficial contracts …
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OptionalImplement Marketing Strategies skill
Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.
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OptionalImplement Sales Strategies skill
Carry out the plan to gain competitive advantage on the market by positioning the company's brand or product and by targeting the right audience to sell this brand or product …
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OptionalInform On Government Funding skill
Give information to customers related to the grants and financing programmes attributed by the government for small and large scale projects in various fields such as the promotion of renewable …
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OptionalManage Contracts skill
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree …
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OptionalNegotiate Improvement With Suppliers skill
Build a good relation with suppliers in order to improve knowledge and quality of supply.
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OptionalNegotiate Sales Contracts skill
Come to an agreement between commercial partners with a focus on terms and conditions, specifications, delivery time, price etc.
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OptionalNegotiate Terms With Suppliers skill
Identify and work with suppliers to ensure quality of supply and best price has been negotiated.
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OptionalPerform Market Research skill
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
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OptionalPromote Environmental Awareness skill
Calculate the carbon footprint of business processes and other practices in order to promote sustainability and to raise awareness for the environmental impact.
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OptionalPromote Sustainable Energy skill
Promote the use of renewable electricity and heat generation sources to organisations and individuals, in order to work towards a sustainable future and encourage sales of renewable energy equipment, such …
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OptionalProspect New Customers skill
Initiate activities in order to attract new and interesting customers. Ask for recommendations and references, find places where potential customers can be located.
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OptionalProvide Information On Solar Panels skill
Provide organisations and individuals searching for alternative methods to provide facilities and residences with energy on the costs, benefits, and negative aspects of the installation and use of solar panels, …
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OptionalProvide Information On Wind Turbines skill
Provide organisations and individuals searching for alternative energy methods on the cost, benefits, and negative aspects of the installation and use of wind turbines, both residential and common, and what …
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OptionalReview Completed Contracts skill
Review content and check accuracy of completed contracts.
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OptionalAssess Customers skill
Quickly compose a picture of a customers' personal circumstances, needs and preferences.
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OptionalInform Customers On Energy Consumption Fees skill
Inform potential customers of an energy retailer on the monthly fees charged for their energy supply services, and any additional charges.
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OptionalManage Distribution Of Destination Promotional Materials skill
Oversee the distribution of touristic catalogues and brochures.
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OptionalManage Production Of Destination Promotional Materials skill
Oversee creation, production and distribution of touristic catalogues and brochures.
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OptionalPrepare Sales Checks skill
Provide customers with official documents that prove their purchase and payment.
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OptionalProvide Information On Geothermal Heat Pumps skill
Provide organisations and individuals searching for alternative methods to provide buildings with energy on the cost, benefits, and negative aspects of the installation and use of geothermal heat pumps for …
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