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2020
Futures Journal: Special Issue on Health, Climate Change, and Poverty
Bruce, Beth and Erin, along with Krish Seetah from Stanford University, are co-editors of a special issue of the Elsevier journal Futures on the topic of Health, Climate Change, and Poverty. The purpose of the special issue is to explore medium and long-term futures at the intersection of health, climate change, and poverty. The special issue will be a resource for the global research community and also for governments and non-governmental organizations that conduct responsible foresight with respect to programs that address health and poverty within the context of climate change. Here are some examples of questions that could be addressed by manuscripts in this special issue:
The submission deadline for manuscripts is January 31, 2020. Please contact Bruce at [email protected] if you would like more information about this publication opportunity.
Futures Journal: Special Issue on Health, Climate Change, and Poverty
Bruce, Beth and Erin, along with Krish Seetah from Stanford University, are co-editors of a special issue of the Elsevier journal Futures on the topic of Health, Climate Change, and Poverty. The purpose of the special issue is to explore medium and long-term futures at the intersection of health, climate change, and poverty. The special issue will be a resource for the global research community and also for governments and non-governmental organizations that conduct responsible foresight with respect to programs that address health and poverty within the context of climate change. Here are some examples of questions that could be addressed by manuscripts in this special issue:
- What global trends are impacting health and then how might changes in health impact poverty?
- How will climate change impact health and poverty?
- How might poverty change in the future and will these changes be exacerbated or ameliorated by climate change?
- Will climate change so adversely impact society’s ability to protect human rights that human health will suffer and poverty will increase?
- Will climate change adversely impact social determinants of health, which then will directly negatively impact health and economic self-sufficiency?
The submission deadline for manuscripts is January 31, 2020. Please contact Bruce at [email protected] if you would like more information about this publication opportunity.
Completed Summer 2020
"Non-Energy Impacts Analysis for Xcel Energy's Low-Income Programs: Phase I"
The purpose of this research project was to conduct a preliminary estimate of possible health and household-related NEIs attributable to low-income residential weatherization programs supported by Energy Cents Coalition and Xcel Energy in Minnesota. The initial phase involved the measurement of likely impacts using secondary data resources. These findings are intended to produce evidence to gain support for designing a Phase II project–a robust evaluation of the Energy Cents and Xcel Energy programs using direct data.
"Non-Energy Impacts Analysis for Xcel Energy's Low-Income Programs: Phase I"
The purpose of this research project was to conduct a preliminary estimate of possible health and household-related NEIs attributable to low-income residential weatherization programs supported by Energy Cents Coalition and Xcel Energy in Minnesota. The initial phase involved the measurement of likely impacts using secondary data resources. These findings are intended to produce evidence to gain support for designing a Phase II project–a robust evaluation of the Energy Cents and Xcel Energy programs using direct data.
2019 – 2020
Stanford University Visiting Scholar
Bruce was invited to be a visiting scholar at Stanford University in California where he has been and will continue to meet with other scholars and staff across Stanford's academic programs and institutions. The aim is to build cross-disciplinary relationships ships and share knowledge for meaningful social and systemic change.
Stanford University Visiting Scholar
Bruce was invited to be a visiting scholar at Stanford University in California where he has been and will continue to meet with other scholars and staff across Stanford's academic programs and institutions. The aim is to build cross-disciplinary relationships ships and share knowledge for meaningful social and systemic change.
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2019
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Three3 is now part of USGBC's leadership community. The council includes 12,000 partner organizations with the goal of influencing forward thinking within our communities in order to generate ideas, strategies and product innovations, and spark a global green building movement. |
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2018 November
Erin was awarded a Master of Laws (with Merit) in Human Rights from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Her legal dissertation titled, ‘Analysis of whether international or regional human rights law has spurred meaningful change in domestic housing policy’ considered the human right to adequate housing articulated across a number of declarations and treaties, relevant case law generated from international, regional and domestic courts, and other UN guidance, social science and data resources to fully understand the critical need for the human right to adequate, affordable and secure housing to advance meaningful outcomes, secure social minimums, and expand freedoms and capabilities for human flourishing.
Erin was awarded a Master of Laws (with Merit) in Human Rights from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Her legal dissertation titled, ‘Analysis of whether international or regional human rights law has spurred meaningful change in domestic housing policy’ considered the human right to adequate housing articulated across a number of declarations and treaties, relevant case law generated from international, regional and domestic courts, and other UN guidance, social science and data resources to fully understand the critical need for the human right to adequate, affordable and secure housing to advance meaningful outcomes, secure social minimums, and expand freedoms and capabilities for human flourishing.
2017 September
Exciting news! We have just completed the process of enlarging our office space to accommodate Three3's rapid growth and future expansion plans. Over the last year we have substantially increased our project portfolio and anticipate hiring new team members in order to continue the successful trajectory of the company. Stay tuned!
New update! We would like to welcome Michaela Marincic to the team as our new Research Assistant. We are thrilled to have her on board knowing how much value, knowledge and personality she brings to the table. Check out her biosketch on the Meet Our People page.
Exciting news! We have just completed the process of enlarging our office space to accommodate Three3's rapid growth and future expansion plans. Over the last year we have substantially increased our project portfolio and anticipate hiring new team members in order to continue the successful trajectory of the company. Stay tuned!
New update! We would like to welcome Michaela Marincic to the team as our new Research Assistant. We are thrilled to have her on board knowing how much value, knowledge and personality she brings to the table. Check out her biosketch on the Meet Our People page.
2017 March
In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the University of TN's College of Social Work, Erin was named as one of 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!
In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the University of TN's College of Social Work, Erin was named as one of 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!
2017 January
Three3 was awarded a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, through its Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health program. Through this research project we will explore the health impacts of Knoxville's Extreme Energy Makeover (KEEM) program and examine the program's impacts on: health and well-being, and related healthcare costs; as well as how energy cost savings affect household budgets. Not only are we honored to be a RWJF grantee but we are wicked excited that we have the opportunity to conduct this research in our home town; and collaborate with the City of Knoxville's Sustainability office, Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (our local weatherization agency), Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville Utilities Board, and The Center for Applied Research and Evaluation (CARE) at the University of Tennessee.
Three3 was awarded a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, through its Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health program. Through this research project we will explore the health impacts of Knoxville's Extreme Energy Makeover (KEEM) program and examine the program's impacts on: health and well-being, and related healthcare costs; as well as how energy cost savings affect household budgets. Not only are we honored to be a RWJF grantee but we are wicked excited that we have the opportunity to conduct this research in our home town; and collaborate with the City of Knoxville's Sustainability office, Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (our local weatherization agency), Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville Utilities Board, and The Center for Applied Research and Evaluation (CARE) at the University of Tennessee.
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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 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 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.
