2017-March
Erin Rose, Three3's VP of Social Equity, is clearly becoming a rock star in the local community! In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the University of TN's College of Social Work, 75 social workers—alums, faculty, staff, and others—whose work and lives exemplify the 12 Grand Challenges that have been identified by the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare were honored. Erin is the 9th honoree, recognized for fulfilling Challenge #7 — "creating social responses to a changing environment." Again Erin, from your friends/colleagues, keep up the great work, we are proud of you!
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2017-January Erin Rose, Three3's VP of Social Equity, was named one of Greater Knoxville Business Journal's "40 Under 40" honorees; a program that recognizes East Tennessee's next generation of leaders in business and the community. -We’re proud of you and your continued dedication to improving the health and well-being of many lives in many communities. With your exceptional leadership we can more effectively fulfill our company’s mission of “fostering equitable, sustainable futures.” -from your friends/colleagues at Three3, Inc. |
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2016-October
Three3 Awarded Grant to Measure the Health and Resilience Benefits from Improved Energy Efficiency of Affordable Multifamily Housing
Three3 and partner, Seventhwave, were recently awarded a planning grant to develop research designs aimed at identifying and measuring the health impacts and resilience benefits—both building systems and social resilience—attributable to improved energy efficiency in affordable multifamily housing. Seventhwave is a nonprofit located in Wisconsin with expertise in energy programs and evaluation. For more information on this project, click the link below.
Three3 Awarded Grant to Measure the Health and Resilience Benefits from Improved Energy Efficiency of Affordable Multifamily Housing
Three3 and partner, Seventhwave, were recently awarded a planning grant to develop research designs aimed at identifying and measuring the health impacts and resilience benefits—both building systems and social resilience—attributable to improved energy efficiency in affordable multifamily housing. Seventhwave is a nonprofit located in Wisconsin with expertise in energy programs and evaluation. For more information on this project, click the link below.
2016-August
Massachusetts Low-Income Single-Family Health- and Safety-Related Non-Energy Impacts (NEIs) Study
Massachusetts Low-Income Single-Family Health- and Safety-Related Non-Energy Impacts (NEIs) Study
Eversource, New England’s largest energy delivery company along with six other gas and electric utility companies in the State of MA contracted Three3 to estimate the health and safety-related non-energy impacts (NEIs) accruing to recipients of energy efficiency services residing in low-income households in Massachusetts. The NEI study includes the evaluation and monetization of eight NEIs: 1) reduced asthma symptoms; 2) reduced cold-related thermal stress; 3) reduced heat-related thermal stress; 4) reduced missed days at work; 5) reduced use of short-term, high interest loans; 6) increased home productivity; 7) reduced carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning; and 8) reduced home fires.
The overall valuation results were driven quite strongly by the assertion that the program is saving lives; however, given the uncertainty surrounding the estimate of the number of deaths avoided, the household cost savings are presented in the final report both with and without the avoided death benefit (with the avoided death benefit applied as a household benefit). The annual estimated total values of the monetized NEIs selected for the study, per weatherized unit, for both societal and household benefit categories are as follows:
To view or download the final report, click on the Publications link below.
The overall valuation results were driven quite strongly by the assertion that the program is saving lives; however, given the uncertainty surrounding the estimate of the number of deaths avoided, the household cost savings are presented in the final report both with and without the avoided death benefit (with the avoided death benefit applied as a household benefit). The annual estimated total values of the monetized NEIs selected for the study, per weatherized unit, for both societal and household benefit categories are as follows:
- Annual Total Household Benefit, per weatherized home: $941.87 (without avoided death benefit: $224.88)
- Annual Total Societal Benefit—per weatherized home: $439.84
To view or download the final report, click on the Publications link below.
2016-Spring/Summer
- Three3 moved into our new offices in downtown Knoxville! We are now sharing office space with another local non-profit organization, the East Tennessee Foundation. We are quite excited about our central location and increasing our involvement in the community. We have since been invited to partner on a few local projects and are looking forward to many more of these opportunities!
- Three3 was invited to serve on the Tennessee Healthy Homes Partnership Advisory Board. During the second annual meeting Beth Hawkins, our VP of Research Development, presented our research findings that focused on the health-related non-energy impacts (NEIs) of DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The mission of TNHHP is: To collaboratively advance healthy homes through outreach, education, evidence-based strategies, measurable outcomes and enhanced resources for all Tennesseans.
