Creating Community-Driven Transparency in Local Government Water and Energy Sectors
Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Major
Civil Engineering
Research Advisor
Oerther, Daniel B.
Advisor's Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Funding Source
Mathes Endowment
Abstract
Water and energy are inseparable: water is used to generate most forms of electricity, and energy is needed to obtain, treat, deliver, and dispose of water. We need to recognize and adjust our habits and expectations around the topic of water and energy in order to help ensure a more sustainable future. This research draws on the power of social awareness and crowd reporting to create an interactive, location-based app that allows users to identify, report, and discover water and energy efficient or inefficient points near them. This data can then be compiled and used to inform local governments to keep them accountable for the work they do. It can also be sent to lawmakers to inform the policies they propose and vote on.
Biography
Joe Collum is a senior studying Civil Engineering. He spent 3 years in Engineers without Borders, and helped lead his team to make clean water possible for the people of Tacachia, Bolivia. He plans to pursue a career in water resources, and has a strong interest in water and energy efficiency. In his spare time, he likes to play city-building games, make spreadsheets, and work on his car.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Presentation Date
11 Apr 2016, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Creating Community-Driven Transparency in Local Government Water and Energy Sectors
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Water and energy are inseparable: water is used to generate most forms of electricity, and energy is needed to obtain, treat, deliver, and dispose of water. We need to recognize and adjust our habits and expectations around the topic of water and energy in order to help ensure a more sustainable future. This research draws on the power of social awareness and crowd reporting to create an interactive, location-based app that allows users to identify, report, and discover water and energy efficient or inefficient points near them. This data can then be compiled and used to inform local governments to keep them accountable for the work they do. It can also be sent to lawmakers to inform the policies they propose and vote on.
