eermc public education efforts in 2020
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EERMC Public Education Efforts in 2020
Rachel Sholly
EERMC Consultant Team
December 17, 2020
2020 EERMC Public Education
• EERMC Public Forum
• URI Energy Lecture Series
• Energy Training for K-12 Teachers
• OER Farm Energy Fellow
EERMC Annual Public Forum
EERMC Public ForumSpeakers & Topics
PANEL 1: The Intersectionality of Energy, Socioeconomic Status, Race & Health
– Yasmin Yacoby (Moderator), RI Office of Energy Resources
– Angela Ankoma, United Way of Rhode Island
– Ellen Tohn, Tohn Environmental Strategies
– Kevin Kennedy, Children's Mercy Kansas City
EERMC Public ForumSpeakers & Topics
PANEL 2: Opportunities for Improvement: Models and Solutions for the Future
– Roberta Fagan (Moderator), Energy Marketers Association
– Ruth Ann Norton, Green and Healthy Homes Initiative
– Christopher Coll, NY State Energy Research and Development Authority
– Mark Kravatz, Habitat for Humanity Rhode Island
EERMC Public Forum Key Take-Aways
1. The problems are clear and understood
2. Solutions must look upstream
3. Large investments are needed
Attendees: 97YouTube Views: 85
EERMC Public Forum Feedback
• Overall, how would you rate the content of the forum? (1 = poor, 5 = excellent)
– Average = 4.11 / Very Good
• How likely is it that you would recommend future EERMC events to a friend or colleague? (1 = would not recommend, 5 = would recommend)
– Average = 4.37 / Likely
• Positive Feedback– Engaging speakers with a breadth of expertise
– Important, timely topics; Informative data
– Local, regional and national perspectives
• Areas for Improvement– Focus more on creative solutions and targeted discussion
– Tighten up content for more clear, cohesive message
– Feature more speakers of color; Reach out to broader audience
n = 27
URI PIER Lecture Series
Total Lectures: 3Total Attendees: 257
Total YouTube Views to Date: 141
URI PIER Lecture Series
Lecture #1
Energy Efficiency, Human Health, and COVID-19
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Attendees: 52
YouTube Views: 65
Emma PollackResearch Analyst,American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy Washington, DC
Erin Rose Vice President of Social Equity, ThreeCubedKnoxville, TN
Dr. Bruce TonnPresident, ThreeCubedKnoxville, TN
Paul FranciscoDirector, Indoor Climate Research and Training, University of IllinoisChampaign, IL
URI PIER Lecture Series
Lecture #2
Energy Efficiency in Schools: Safer Buildings, Healthier Students
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Attendees: 61
YouTube Views: 69
Manuel CorderoRI Dept. of Education Providence, RI
John BalfeNortheast Energy Efficiency PartnershipLexington, MA
Joseph Allen, PhDHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Cambridge, MA
Lauren Hannah2020 URI Energy Fellow National GridProvidence, RI
URI PIER Lecture Series
Lecture #3
Barriers to Energy Efficiency in Rental & Affordable Housing
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Attendees: 144
YouTube Views: 7 (since 12/9)
URI PIER Lecture Series
NEED Energy Training for K-12 Teachers
• K-12 curriculum at the intersection of energy efficiency, health, and equity
• Drafts of each curriculum are complete
• Trainings are expected to happen in Q1 of 2021
OER Farm Energy Fellow
• Helped 8 farmers secure energy grants
• Managed Farm Energy Program social media
• Organized Farm Energy Resources Panel
• Developed key resources for future use
• Printed Farm Energy Guides
• Initiated planning for video profiles
2021 Education Budget Proposal
$7,500
$45,000
$6,000
$7,500
$12,500
$9,000
1. OER Energy Fellow Intern
2. Energy Training for K-12 Teachers (RFP)3. Educational Energy Videos (RFP)
4. Energy Education & Outreach (RFP) 4.1 Annual Public Forum
4.2 Energy Lecture Series
4.3 Outreach for Educational Videos
5. Energy Expo Education Components $10,000
TOTAL ALLOCATED $97,500
Total Budgeted $100,000
Unallocated $2,500
Reminders
• Complete the EERMC Website Survey (it’s quick!)
• Do you want the Annual Report mailed to you?
EERMC Education Working Group
• Seeking new participation!
• Current members: Karen Verrengia, Roberta Fagan, Joe Garlick, OER, National Grid, C-Team
• Monthly Calls: First Wednesdays 1:00-2:00pm
• Objective: To recommend and oversee activities related to the EERMC’s education budget allocations