The Equitable Housing Decarbonization Project
Carolina Reid, Professor
City and Regional Planning
Closed. This professor is continuing with Fall 2024 apprentices on this project; no new apprentices needed for Spring 2025.
An equitable transition to low-carbon homes in California requires implementation approaches that effectively reach underserved communities, including low-income and communities of colors. This study, conducted in partnership with community-based and advocacy organizations across California, is designed to increase understanding of how different governance/program structures are undertaking the implementation of decarbonization across California, and the strengths and limitations of existing approaches in reaching priority populations.
This analysis will assess different housing decarbonization models across California, shedding light on the funding sources, partnerships, outreach, workforce development opportunities, program design, and implementation frameworks that could help to facilitate the successful adoption of housing decarbonization in disadvantaged communities. It also includes interviews and surveys with low-income households to better understand their experiences with decarbonization efforts.
Role: The undergraduate student will support analyzing interviews with policy designers, community-based organizations, energy providers, and implementers of housing decarbonization measures.
Tasks:
-Code interviews and conduct thematic analysis of interviews
-Participate in weekly meetings and present progress
-Participate in workshops with community partners
-Collaborate with community partners to create a public-facing summary of findings (an infographic)
Learning outcomes:
-Training in qualitative research methods, which include interview coding and analysis in a dedicated software
-Training in Participatory Action Research (PAR) methods
-Gaining knowledge on the opportunities and challenges of equitable housing decarbonization in California
Qualifications: -Excellent communication and writing skills
-Interest in the energy transition in the housing sector, especially for disadvantaged communities
-Interest in learning about qualitative research methods and interview coding
-Design skills a plus
Day-to-day supervisor for this project: Yael Nidam, Research Manager for the Equitable Housing Decarbonization Project , Ph.D. candidate
Hours: to be negotiated
Off-Campus Research Site: The student will engage in hybrid work. The student will attend meetings both on campus and in the offices of the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at1330 Broadway, Suite 430, Oakland, CA 94612.
Related website: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/equitable-housing-decarbonization-implementation-approaches
Related website: https://ternercenter.berkeley.edu/