… the unique financing and marketing capabilities of organizations like the Connecticut Green Bank can deliver more favorable rates and terms to consumers. … outreach programs in community centers. High upfront costs are mitigated through a price guide providing transparency and a competitive bidding process between vetted installers. … little over two years old. Leasing A specialized form of third-party ownership is leasing. Green Mountain Power (GMP), Vermont's largest electric utility, offers two noteworthy …
… to adopt the same measures.” Other units have taken the lead with water, biodiversity or green buildings. To price its carbon emissions, Mahindra calculated the ratio of green investments over the past several years to its total emissions. Using past … to adopt the same measures.” Other units have taken the lead with water, biodiversity or green buildings. To price its carbon emissions, Mahindra calculated the ratio of green …
… solar installations. [1] In 2011, the Connecticut legislature mandated that the Connecticut Green Bank fund projects to produce at least 30 MW of solar by the end of 2022. By 2015, the Green Bank had supported over 80MW of installed capacity, seven years ahead of schedule. [2] … News Yale-Led Project to Widen Access to Household Solar Receives Federal Grant National guidebook maps the way toward ‘tipping points’ in solar adoption … Sara Harari … As you …
… New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Connecticut Green Bank, the RTA is looking to expand this initiative to include regional governments, … heating and cooling purposes. As a result, heating and cooling is both a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and, through the installation of renewable technologies like ground … role in heating and cooling and are gaining recognition as a solution to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across the region, and should no longer be overlooked,” says Helle …
… households to reduce their carbon footprint while also saving money has received the 2017 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize. Powerhouse, a seed stage venture founded by SOM student Katrina Barlow , will … and Environmental Entrepreneurship Student Interest Group at F&ES. During the team’s presentation, judges commended the flexibility of their business model and the ripe …
… demand, combined with the energy used to heat water, account for 30 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. Switching from conventional fossil fuel providers of thermal energy to RTTs could offer significant cuts in greenhouse gas emissions—of particular relevance as Connecticut aims to reduce emissions to … creating jobs and helping consumers." On the supply side, the study shows that clear policy guidelines and standardized regulatory processes are needed to build a fluid and efficient …
… to Date Since it began, Microsoft’s carbon fee has eliminated 9.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, fostered a corporate culture of sustainability, led to 14 billion kWh of green power purchases, and positively impacted over 7 million people worldwide through … an example globally.” The three strategic pillars of the carbon fee are to “be lean, be green, and be accountable.” The fee has driven a reduction in energy and travel consumption, …
… Connecticut is one of several New England states that hold lofty ambitions for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Achieving this low-carbon future will require, among … 2050 GHG emission reduction targets of the European Union. With the exception of a joint green electricity certificate market between Norway and Sweden, each country has taken a … strategies for renewable thermal technologies, New England states are leading with green energy finance. Green Banks across the region are leveraging limited public funds and …