… 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 … a methodology for performing a wind turbine life cycle impact analysis and to quantify the environmental impacts (e.g., carbon footprint, global warning potential, ozone depletion … Khalil used the content of this research in three courses at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies: Air Pollution Control, Environmental Risk Assessment, and …
… to climate change, the science is unequivocal: global temperatures will continue to rise for decades, largely due to greenhouse gases produced by human activities. This will have … , devastating hurricanes , and deadly heatwaves — among 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 to take direct responsibility for their impact on climate change. While many …
… the stakeholder groups are similar and stable; the overall desire to create a market –forenvironmental, political, and/or economic reasons—is considerable; and yet, there is … of New England) with representatives of each of the relevant stakeholder groups including environmentalists, developers, utilities, turbine manufacturers, local and federal policy …
… used. RPSs have been unable to achieve these goals due to inherent limitations of a market for RECs. In states with the most aggressive clean energy policies, the shortcomings of RPSs … energy where and when it is most valuable. Increase profitability of storage investments by valuing the time-dependent characteristics of electricity. Encourage renewable energy siting … markets, such as geographic limitations and time-of-use multipliers, to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes. These proposals tend to fragment markets, resulting in poor economic …
… and Nature Based Solutions Clean Energy Sustainable Finance and ESG Mobilizing Finance for Land Conservation at the Energy-Land-Agriculture Nexus … Mobilizing Finance for Land Conservation at the Energy-Land-Agriculture Nexus Whitney Mann (Master of Environmental Management '19) Katie Siegner (Master of Environmental Management '19) Maria … of a broader theme across environmental markets: ecosystem services, or “environmentalexternalities,” are challenging to internalize and are rarely monetized. Developing market …
… benefits farmers, solar developers, rural communities, and the earth itself. This emerging form of renewable energy blends complementary land uses and eliminates the false “food or … While Protecting Farmland introduces agrivoltaics and highlights the various agricultural, environmental, ecological, and economic benefits that these systems can generate. This … promote, support, and regulate agrivoltaic systems. Clean Energy Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice Agrivoltaics: Producing Solar Energy While …
… Solar … Maximizing Land Use Benefits From Utility-Scale Solar Katie Siegner (Master of Environmental Management '19) Scott Wentzell (Master of Environmental Management '19) Maria … is growing interest across various stakeholder groups in adopting land use best practices for new projects. Pollinator-friendly solar, which incorporates native grasses and … finance model alongside a farm cash flow model. The model incorporates environmentalexternalities — including carbon emissions, soil erosion, and groundwater recharge — …
… technologies and strategically located to offer vital services to local communities before, during, and after emergencies such as natural disasters. The primary goal of this … of these vital projects across the United States. Published October 2023 Clean Energy Environmental Innovation Equity and Justice Green Resilience Hubs: An Energy and Financial … and how to use it. About the Authors Sarah Gledhill Senior Associate at Sunwealth Master of Environmental Management 2023 Alumni Maggie Thompson Clean Energy & Green Tech Investment …
… This report explores this so-called chicken-and-egg dilemma and provides recommendations for growing the EV market and increasing investment in EV charging stations. We compare EV … the private sector to provide charging. At the same time, there are important roles that governments can play in facilitating the development of a more robust EV charging … Electric Vehicle Markets in New York and Other States Marissa Galizia (MBA '15, Master of Environmental Management '15) Eitan Hochster (MBA '16, Master of Environmental Management …
… Yale Center for Business and the Environment partnered with the Connecticut Green Bank, Eversource, United Illuminating and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to develop optimal policies and strategies that will advance … Technologies in Connecticut - Market Potential Helle Gronli Fairuz Loutfi (Master of Environmental Management '16) Iliana Lazarova (Master of Environmental Management '16) Paul …