Oral History Interview, Barbara Fuszard (2427)

Abstract

During Grandparents University, Sustainable Energy Solutions Major Aidan Fuszard, age 13, interviews her grandma Barbara Fuszard about how her relationship with energy has changed throughout her lifetime. Fuszard was aware of energy from a young age as her father worked for Madison Gas and Electric. Over time, Fuszard has noticed that things have become more electric. She credits this, in part, to the transition of women to the workforce. By spending more time at jobs and obtaining an education, women began to spend less time at home which created an increased need for electricity. For example, putting things in a dryer became easier than hanging things on a clothesline. Fuszard believes that renewable energy sources are the future and wants future generations to build on the positive change that is happening in today's society. This story was collected in collaboration with UW-Madison’s Oral History Program.