Description
This research project provides an overview and feasibility analysis of a community-based project emerging in the Opportunity Zone of Southcrest, San Diego, California. Virgil Lorenzo (EdD), CEO of GLOBE Education Consultants, proposes a project inspired by the Mondragon Cooperative Corporation, aiming to introduce renewable energy to Southcrest. Lorenzo seeks Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Project Teams to kickstart the initiative, which involves outfitting homes with renewable energy sources like solar panels and micro wind turbines. Eventually, these homes will form a microgrid, potentially selling excess energy back to the main grid during peak usage. The project adopts a community-first approach, engaging Cristo Rey High School students and their families, while Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering students provide mentoring. To enhance sustainability and community involvement, we advocate restructuring the project to prioritize community input in decision-making processes.
Southcrest Cooperative Energy Feasibility Initiative
This research project provides an overview and feasibility analysis of a community-based project emerging in the Opportunity Zone of Southcrest, San Diego, California. Virgil Lorenzo (EdD), CEO of GLOBE Education Consultants, proposes a project inspired by the Mondragon Cooperative Corporation, aiming to introduce renewable energy to Southcrest. Lorenzo seeks Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Project Teams to kickstart the initiative, which involves outfitting homes with renewable energy sources like solar panels and micro wind turbines. Eventually, these homes will form a microgrid, potentially selling excess energy back to the main grid during peak usage. The project adopts a community-first approach, engaging Cristo Rey High School students and their families, while Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering students provide mentoring. To enhance sustainability and community involvement, we advocate restructuring the project to prioritize community input in decision-making processes.
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Faculty Mentor: Odesma Dalrymple