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Study finds spatial, racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in energy efficiency

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In 2013, nearly 14 million US households had unpaid utility bills and 2.2 million households had their utilities disconnected. One strategic solution has been to address residential energy efficiency; however, the absence of readily available data on household energy use and efficiency presents and impediment to effectively targeting programs to those most in need. My … Continue reading Study finds spatial, racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in energy efficiency

‘I Can’t Breathe:’ Race, Place, Class, and Disparities in Metropolitan Air Quality

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My current research project relies on two of the most recognized rallying cries of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, "I Can't Breathe" and "Hands Up," to illustrate metropolitan air quality disparities and the disproportionate burden of poor air quality on communities of color and lower socioeconomic status. While numerous studies suggest that communities of color and lower socioeconomic status face … Continue reading ‘I Can’t Breathe:’ Race, Place, Class, and Disparities in Metropolitan Air Quality

What’s greener than a local farmers market? One with green energy!

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News from City Hall City Communications Office City of Kansas City, Mo. http://www.kcmo.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 17, 2014 City Market gains solar panels What's greener than a local farmers market? One with green energy! The City of Kansas City, Mo., is partnering with Kansas City Power & Light and Mark One Electric to install … Continue reading What’s greener than a local farmers market? One with green energy!