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EnerGPT - Enhancing Energy Literacy Education by Customizing ChatGPT

Schulz, Thimo ORCID iD icon 1; Miskiw, Kim K. ORCID iD icon 1; Speck, Christina ORCID iD icon 1; Weinhardt, Christof ORCID iD icon 1
1 Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik (WIN), Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

Abstract:

The escalating climate crisis and economic pressures underscore the critical need for enhanced energy literacy. As the concept of energy literacy is broadly defined and hardly palpable for individuals, we align the energy literacy dimensions of knowledge, attitude, and behavior with the multifaceted household energy literacy model. Based on this tangible, yet robust construct, this paper introduces EnerGPT 1 , a custom Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT), designed to elevate household energy literacy among individuals. Based on inquiry-based learning theories the model is equipped with specific datasets and knowledge tailored to household energy literacy education and features adhering to best practices for chat-based educational systems. These include personalized learning experiences, motivational elements, multimodal content delivery, and interactive learning activities. An initial evaluation by energy domain experts highlighted EnerGPT's potential in providing valid content, motivating user engagement, and addressing the need for concise, multimodal educational material. While the study acknowledges limitations such as limited access to custom GPTs and the absence of a structured energy literacy curriculum, it opens avenues for future research in applying generative AI in educational contexts. ... mehr


Verlagsausgabe §
DOI: 10.5445/IR/1000183583
Veröffentlicht am 29.07.2025
Originalveröffentlichung
DOI: 10.4995/SEED2024.2024.19007
Cover der Publikation
Zugehörige Institution(en) am KIT Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik (WIN)
Publikationstyp Proceedingsbeitrag
Publikationsjahr 2024
Sprache Englisch
Identifikator ISBN: 978-84-1396-271-9
KITopen-ID: 1000183583
Erschienen in First International Conference on Sustainable Energy Education (SEED 2024) Book of proceedings,3rd-5th July 2024 Valencia
Veranstaltung First International Conference on Sustainable Energy Education (SEED 2024), Valencia, Spanien, 03.07.2024 – 05.07.2024
Verlag Editorial Universidad Politècnica de València (Editorial UPV)
Seiten 52-61
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