The objective of the El-Practice project was to support young adults in expanding their knowledge and enhancing their qualifications, abilities, and skills in sustainable energy utilization, as well as increasing their self-confidence, leading to greater involvement in creating a sustainable society and assuming responsibility for their life choices. Within the project, existing competencies and awareness levels regarding energy literacy among young adults were identified (PR1), followed by the development of a publicly accessible and interactive e-course (PR2), tailored to the needs of the young adults (PR3). A key aspect was also to support positive changes related to energy use, promote its sustainable utilization, and increase ecological awareness among citizens, taking into account the climate goals of the EU. Enhancing competencies in energy and climate issues and promoting habit changes at the individual level was achieved not only through course development but also through interactions with stakeholders, addressing the need for comprehensive education and actions in these areas.
The implementation of the El-Practice project facilitated the convergence of two important and underutilized potentials – knowledge of sustainable energy use and the education of young adults. It was a response to the needs of this social group, which is at the initial stage of establishing their households and faced with the necessity of making sustainable and conscious decisions that significantly impact their future and the climate. Numerous studies highlight the strategic role of education and digitalization in enhancing energy efficiency and promoting sustainable energy practices. Building knowledge in the field of energy literacy is an important element that enhances competencies in the job market and enables conscious utilization of sustainable solutions in private life. Due to the limited time availability of the project's target group, an online educational platform (e-course) was developed, where knowledge was divided into smaller modules, known as micro-sessions. These short lessons address issues related to efficient energy utilization, enabling flexible and focused learning depending on the participants' time availability.