… The objective of this project was to develop a new economic formula for maximizing present value of net benefits of wind farm investment. This research model offers the following advantages: a) the ability to evaluate the benefit of expenditure on maintenance activities not only in a given year, but also into the future; b) allowance for maintenance costs to vary over time; and c) a flexible design that allows …
… This project explores the mechanisms that allow actors in different settings to coordinate and create the … considerable; and yet, there is significant variance in the strategies followed to create a market and the success of these strategies. What actors agree on across …
… expands throughout the United States, with an expected land footprint of 3 million acres by 2030,1 there is growing interest across various stakeholder groups in adopting land … for new projects. Pollinator-friendly solar, which incorporates native grasses and wildflowers throughout a solar installation, is one approach to cultivating additional land use … land uses in Minnesota, we developed a solar project finance model alongside a farm cash flow model. The model incorporates environmental externalities — including carbon emissions, …
… provides a comprehensive analysis of the feasibility of designing and financing a Green Resilience Hub (GRH). GRHs are physical facilities equipped with clean energy technologies … for both communities and developers. The provisions in the IRA boost tax credits for low-income areas, tribal land, brownfield redevelopment sites, and communities located near … for both communities and developers. The provisions in the IRA boost tax credits for low-income areas, tribal land, brownfield redevelopment sites, and communities located near …
… these goals due to inherent limitations of a market for RECs. In states with the most aggressive clean energy policies, the shortcomings of RPSs are becoming more acute. In areas of … during the day, but fails to provide energy during the evening hours when demand peaks. The resulting overproduction and waste of renewable energy — and related symptoms of poor … energy integration — call for a dramatic change to clean energy policy development. Our research team proposes a new policy framework called the value-based renewable portfolio …
… SolarizeCT, which began in 2009, is designed to increase the installation of residential solar systems through local campaigns. The results have been stunning. In a threeyear Connecticut campaign (2012–2015), the number of homes with solar grew from about 800 to over 12,500. Research findings based on the campaign—the first of their kind—indicate that the success of …
… When it comes to climate change, the science is unequivocal: global temperatures will continue to rise for decades, largely due to greenhouse gases produced by human … a litany of other environmental, social, and economic disasters — have changed this. Following the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on November 4, it is up to corporations … reduction initiatives. We then analyzed what we found and have summarized our findings below. While our insights cover a range of topics relevant to corporate emissions, two common …
… vehicle (EV) purchases first or invest in charging stations first? This report explores this so-called chicken-and-egg dilemma and provides recommendations for growing the EV … to facilitate the growth of the overall market is to grow electric vehicle purchases and allow the private sector to provide charging. At the same time, there are important roles that … to facilitate the growth of the overall market is to grow electric vehicle purchases and allow the private sector to provide charging. At the same time, there are important roles that …
… stage of the project is ongoing. Project Outcomes To date, the investigator and a research assistant have completed simulations for the years 2004–2006. The write up of the results is still in progress. Use and Applications Professor Campbell utilizes the methodology and results of this …
… pull to attract offshore wind industry players? How are developers and manufacturers responding? What other actors are involved in this process, and what community engagement is … wind development opens new economic doors and its ripple effects expand? This report addresses these questions by investigating approaches underway in New Bedford, Massachusetts; … pull to attract offshore wind industry players? How are developers and manufacturers responding? What other actors are involved in this process, and what community engagement is …