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MEC5806 · Energy management and audit
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Energy plays a key role in the development and growth of the economy, and you'll be part of shaping that future. Energy efficiency is a growing industry in Malaysia and beyond, with increasing awareness across residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors. As this awareness expands, so will the demand for energy management and audit expertise. This unit is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to become a professional in energy management. It is tailored to meet both regulatory and practical requirements for energy managers in Malaysia, in line with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) and other key national energy policies. You’ll learn how to conduct energy audits - a systematic assessment of baseline energy consumption within a facility - followed by identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs. Depending on the type of premises, processes, and equipment involved, an audit may cover both electrical and thermal energy systems. In this unit, you’ll explore: • Energy audits and implementation of effective energy-saving measures. • Development, monitoring, and optimisation of energy management systems (EnMS). • Financial analysis and return-on-investment (ROI) calculations for energy efficiency projects. • Comprehensive thermal energy audits. • Assessment of an organisation’s overall energy consumption and audit processes. By the end of this unit, you’ll be prepared to take on the challenges and opportunities in the growing field of energy efficiency and management.
Areas of study: E6013 Master of Applied Engineering - Specialisation: Sustainable energy engineering
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group project | Project | 40% | — |
| 2 | Assignments | Exercise | 20% | — |
| 3 | Practical | Demonstration | 10% | — |
| 4 | In-class test 1 | Quiz / Test | 15% | — |
| 5 | In-class test 2 | Quiz / Test | 15% | — |
Continuous assessment: 100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate core concepts, strategies, policies, tools, and techniques in energy management.
- Conduct energy audits and analyse energy consumption, inefficiencies, and energy data and suggest improvements.
- Develop skills in implementing energy-saving techniques or solutions.
- Evaluate and optimise the impact of energy audits and management practices to reduce energy usage and waste.
Workload
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 2 hours |
| Practical activities | 24 hours |
| Workshops | 24 hours |
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