Andrea worked with the Town of Groton, CT sustainability manager, Rick Norris, to complete a municipal greenhouse gas inventory, determine the effectiveness of previous energy and conservation efforts, and create an energy action plan. Her work will allow the Town to target emission reduction strategies and lay the groundwork for future environmental policies. She completed her Fellowship prior to her final semester studying mechanical engineering with an energy systems concentration, and plans to continue on to pursue a master’s degree in Renewable and Clean Energy. At the University of Dayton, Andrea works with the campus energy team to conduct energy audits to improve energy efficiency on campus. In addition to a her interest in sustainable energy, she is also interested in technology and engineering in developing countries. She spent a summer in India designing an 18ft tall 3D printer capable of printing houses and wind turbine blades. She has also spent time building solar cookers, creating rocket stoves, and installing solar PV in Nicaragua. She looks forward to utilizing the skills she developed during her Fellowship to help her campus and future work in renewable energy.
