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
Scott Faulkner is a freshman studying Environmental Engineering. He’s currently in Engineers Without Borders and the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He plans to pursue a career in water resources, has strong interest in water efficiency and advanced energy technology. In his spare time he likes to go hiking and camping.
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.
Comments
Joint project with Joseph Collum and Lee Voth-Gaeddert