SEEDS
Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
How can we make solar energy efficient lifestyles more accessible to low-income Pittsburgh community members?
Elly Young
Michael Li, Theresa Ye, Carolyn Wei, Christina Moon
Team Advisor
Fares Kammourieh
SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education & Development Support)
Context
Working with the SEEDS
SEEDS offers a diverse range of programs aimed at promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness in our communities:
Renewable energy
Home Assessment
Solar Assessment
"Today's Main Ingredient" Podcast
SEEDS Book Swap
We met with our community partner to understand the problems that SEEDS was currently facing.
Problem Space
We will be looking at why people are not pursuing an energy efficient lifestyle and expanding the outreach to promote positive change. Our project will look at what shapes an individuals' choices concerning sustainable living and how we can make energy-efficient lifestyles accessible to everyone in the community.
Research
Understanding the current problem in the
We are planning to conducted our research through surveys. This will allowed us to gain knowledge to learn more about what people need to practice energy efficient sources and what is stopping them.