Public Perceptions and Responses to Energy Development
Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
The goal of this line of research is to understand under what conditions and via what mechanisms communities undertake significant climate-related actions – in terms of collective mobilization and governmental policy – following an extreme weather event.
Energy Consumption and Conservation
Smart and Connected Kids for Sustainable Energy Communities
The goal of this line of research is to develop and test energy use interventions in the community of Fremont, California, engaging children, youth and their families in the analysis of high-resolution energy data while fostering energy data literacy and conservation.
Girls Learning Environment and Energy (GLEE)
The goal of this project was to design and implement a community-based intervention to reduce household energy use. We conducted a successful randomized controlled trial with 30 Girl Scout troops to assess two behavior change interventions focused on energy use in (1) residences and (2) for food and transportation.
COVID-19 and Electricity Usage
The goal of this project is to understand the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on electricity usage.
Research Networks
Hilary participates in the following research networks:
Renewable Energy
/by adminThe goal of this project is to better understand public opinions and responses to renewable energy technologies and proposals, including wave, wind, and microgrid projects.
Fossil Fuel Export
/by adminThe goal of this line of research is to better understand public opinions and responses to fossil fuel export infrastructure.
Unconventional Oil and Gas Development
/by adminThe goal of this line of research is to examine public perceptions of unconventional oil and gas development via high volume hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”).