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Housing for Resilience and Equity: Accounting for the Effects of Electrification and Climate-Induced Human Mobility in Decision Support Tools
Housing for Resilience and Equity: Accounting for the Effects of Electrification and Climate-Induced Human Mobility in Decision Support Tools
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Maxim, Alexandra
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Grubert, Emily
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This dissertation explores the relationship between climate change, climate-induced human mobility, and decarbonization. The research finds that climate change will cause regional
population shifts and increase housing needs in certain areas exacerbating existing challenges related to energy burden, demographic disparities, safety, and health issues in the current housing stock. Additionally, the decarbonization of the electric grid and the electrification of households will impact grid resilience, particularly on extremely cold days. The research in this dissertation highlights the urgent need for comprehensive policies and strategies that address the intersection of these complex challenges, including the development of resilient and energy-efficient housing, the integration of climate adaptation, migration planning, and the enhancement of grid resilience through innovative solutions. The findings provide insights for policymakers, planners, and practitioners working on climate change, housing, and energy with implications for sustainable and equitable urban development in the face of climate change.
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2023-04-30
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