… and commercial customers in 2015, the sector remains dominated by the use of fossil fuels. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) offer more sustainable alternatives. The … rating and provides recommended replacement options, available rebates, and price quotes from qualified renewable thermal technology installers. Primary applicant: Greenbanc. A … ambassador program to engage affordable housing developers, local leadership, climate and public health stakeholders in an initiative to demonstrate the value of …
… certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy. With a cohort of 75 online learners from 10 countries, the year-long program is designed for working professionals committed to … Brad Gentry, the newly appointed Frederick K. Weyerhaeuser Professor in the Practice of Forest Resources Management and Policy and Ron Smith, Damon Wells Professor at Yale … about the unique collaborative nature of this program. “There is not one solution to climate change,” said Bourg-Meyer. “What we need, and what this program does, is bring …
… technologies are leading more and more utilities to rethink the traditional electric grid from the supply side to the demand side, and everywhere in between. With the lines blurring … to the participants – both old and new – of a modern, smart grid. At the Smart Energy Summit in Austin on Feb. 18-19, energy professionals came together to explore the … also revealed concerns within the industry about the challenges and slow pace of moving from pilot project to full-scale deployment to wider customer adoption. This tension gave …
… and engage strong volunteer leadership (“solar ambassadors”) who are passionate about solar energy. The Yale Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) II team has designed, … types of messaging interact with adoption among these groups. In addition to Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, the … 50 percent more total installations than towns with community-based messaging. Results from Rounds Nine and Ten Seven towns participated in Round 9: Bethel, Canton, Fairfield, …
… the introduction of net metering in 2014 when the state legislature unanimously passed its landmark energy bill. Act 236, also known as the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) program, … excess power sent back to the grid. After the introduction of DER, the Palmetto State went from having virtually no solar energy to having an installed capacity of 591 megawatts (MW). … especially among low- and moderate-income (LMI) customers. To do this, the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies has partnered with Duke University, the CT Green Bank, …
… broken one. In Connecticut, where nearly 50 percent of residential space heating relies on fuel oil or propane, the default means more fuel oil boilers rather than a renewable … Figure 1: Heat pump installations in Connecticut supported by a grant from United Illuminating and Eversource in the period 2012 through 2017. Top: Heat pump … subscribe to information on energy efficiency and updates from the Governor’s Council for Climate Change . As a consequence of the survey distribution, the sample is not random and …
… and commercial customers in 2015, the sector remains dominated by the use of fossil fuels. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) offer more sustainable alternatives. The … City of Cambridge, Massachusetts, that will allow residents to request and compare quotes from qualified installers of renewable thermal technologies. Energy Sage, which provides … as oTherm that will standardize renewable thermal energy data and best practices in New England. This will assist with the objective evaluation of technology performance and risk …
… three collaborators alongside suppliers of related technologies, like solar panels and energy storage. Flyers, brochures, and booklets were distributed to clarify the role played … ConnectSun customers a supplemental bill credit of $0.05/kWh for power that is generated from June 1 through September 30 during defined peak usage periods. In tandem with this … all involved in ConnectSun, the Yale SEEDS II team expects to incorporate relevant findings from the ConnectSun program into its research on solar energy diffusion. Understanding how …
… to the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize the opportunity to be matched with a mentor from our network of partners and experts. Sabin Mentors commit a minimum of two hours to … file-default","data-delta":"5"}}]] Jessamine Fitzpatrick Senior Vice President, New Island Capital Management … file-default","data-delta":"8"}}]] Angel Hsu Assistant Professor, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies …
… Solarize South Kingstown group. Image courtesy of SmartPower. Given that, how is Rhode Island faring after half a decade of Solarize? With help from SmartPower, a nonprofit marketing firm that specializes in energy efficiency and clean energy, this post outlines both Rhode Island’s recent Solarize …