Empowering Female Engineers through Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Awareness: A Community-Based Approach

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This article presents the methodology, implementation, and outcomes of community awareness campaigns on renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) conducted in Jenin Governorate, Palestine. This initiative empowered female engineers and promoted sustainable energy practices at the community level. Key activities included the training of female RE/EE ambassadors, the delivery of awareness sessions, and the distribution of energy-saving light emitting diode (LED) lamps. The impact of the campaign was assessed through participant feedback and energy consumption data. The initiative was designed and conducted to empower female engineers; the project involved training 30 young female engineers to become RE/EE ambassadors.

Key activities included rigorous training sessions for the ambassadors, who then led a series of structured community outreach events. These events featured 62 awareness sessions across five communities, reaching approximately 392 participants with the majority being women. The ambassadors provided practical guidance on energy-saving practices, solar energy applications, and the use of LED lighting, along with the distribution of 2,400 energy-saving LED lamps. The impact of the campaign was assessed through participant feedback and energy consumption data, revealing substantial knowledge acquisition and a strong commitment to adopting energy-efficient practices.

Overall, the findings highlight the important role of female engineers in driving community-based energy initiatives and underscores the potential of grassroot campaigns that foster sustainable energy practices. This project offers valuable lessons and serves as a model for similar initiatives in other regions aiming to enhance energy efficiency and promote renewable energy adoption at the community level.

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This article was originally published in the Revue internationale de planification stratégique de l'énergie et de l'environnement (IJSEEP Vol. 6, Iss. 6, 2024) by Abdelnaser H. Dwaikat and Safa Helan.