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Energy Use and Weatherization Practices: Applications for Agent-Based Modeling to Support Vulnerable Populations
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
  • Jacklin Stonewall, Iowa State University
  • Wanyu Huang, Iowa State University
  • Michael C. Dorneich, Iowa State University
  • Caroline Krejci, University of Texas at Arlington
  • Linda Shenk, Iowa State University
  • Ulrike Passe, Iowa State University
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Link to Published Version
https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1541931218621153
Publication Date
9-1-2018
DOI
10.1177%2F1541931218621153
Conference Title
2018 Human Factors and Ergonomics Society International Annual Meeting
Conference Date
October 1-5, 2018
Geolocation
(39.9525839, -75.16522150000003)
Abstract

This work surveyed residents of an economically disadvantaged community on their attitudes toward weatherization and their energy use behaviors. To support urban leaders making decisions to mitigate the effects of large-scale climate change, data-driven simulation models are being developed. To ensure that these models are equitable, the needs of all citizens must be included, especially those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The results of this survey indicate that residents are taking steps to weatherize and conserve energy, but they are hindered by a lack of resources and knowledge of available assistance programs. These results are being applied to agent-based models (ABM) to model emergent community behavior. These models will be used to design decision support systems for city stakeholders.

Comments

This is a manuscript of a proceeding published as Stonewall, Jacklin, Wanyu Huang, Michael Dorneich, Caroline Krejci, Linda Shenk, and Ulrike Passe. "Energy use and weatherization practices: Applications for agent-based modeling to support vulnerable populations." In Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 62, no. 1 (2018): 676-680. DOI: 10.1177%2F1541931218621153. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
The Authors
Language
en
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application/pdf
Citation Information
Jacklin Stonewall, Wanyu Huang, Michael C. Dorneich, Caroline Krejci, et al.. "Energy Use and Weatherization Practices: Applications for Agent-Based Modeling to Support Vulnerable Populations" Philadelphia, PAProceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting Vol. 62 Iss. 1 (2018) p. 676 - 680
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ulrike_passe/20/