… Renewable thermal energy is increasingly seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the … and commercial buildings are currently responsible for roughly one-third of regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing a considerable market opportunity for … and consistently defined and measured, would best facilitate growth in the market for renewable thermal technologies (RTTs). The focus includes metrics that would stimulate capital …
… recreational facilities to make friends and play soccer. I relied on libraries to learn a new language,” Sohi said. “That experience has really helped me understand why public … funding will target five distinct areas of investment: public transit infrastructure, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation, and rural and … There is also tremendous opportunity in the optimization of existing infrastructure using new technology and data analytics capabilities. But whether looking forward or looking …
… Industry accounts for 10 percent of total energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Connecticut. [1] Demand for heating and cooling industrial … buildings and their production processes represents roughly 60 percent of that. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) such as heat pumps, solar thermal and biomass could be … consumption by reducing, recycling and refueling energy streams. The “Feasibility of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut” project, which is currently underway, has …
… low- and moderate-income (LMI) households from installing rooftop solar systems. In a new research project based at Yale, we are testing solar uptake strategies focused on LMI … Community Development Block Grants , Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) , green bonds , revolving loan funds , and green banks can help solar companies access … low- and moderate-income (LMI) households from installing rooftop solar systems. In a new research project based at Yale, we are testing solar uptake strategies focused on LMI …
… In recent weeks, states have renewed their vows to mitigate the impacts of climate change by upholding the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets outlined in the Paris Agreement. Among the dozen states that have joined the U.S. Climate Alliance are Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, four northeastern states that have set goals of reducing GHG …
… face several barriers to adoption, both from market conditions and consumer behavior. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) used for heating and cooling, such as air- and … the unique financing and marketing capabilities of organizations like the Connecticut Green Bank can deliver more favorable rates and terms to consumers. … of the technology in question, negotiate a volume discount with installers, and encourage new entrants, eventually scaling up the market. Solarize campaigns from Portland to Houston …
… it depends. Solar costs are declining rapidly, the industry is booming , and millions of new customers are adopting solar for their homes. Rebates, incentives, and other programs to … while maintaining a vibrant solar market for its customers. They replaced NEM with a new “Value-of-Solar” (VOS) rate. Austin solar customers are now billed for their use of … in different ways. In its current Reforming the Energy Vision proceedings, the state of New York is proposing a locational component in their calculations to account for these …
… 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 … Unilever and Ecofys Wed, February 7th, 2018, 5:00 AM EST — 6:15 AM EST Online Related News Yale Becomes First University to Join Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition … Anja …
… 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 … for either group. Seeking an answer to why this is, the SEEDS team recently kicked off a new project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative to develop more … sources. Across all LMI groups, the most common sources of information were print newspaper articles, community partner newsletters, friends or neighbors, town leaders, town …
… by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to Support Regional Collaboration on Renewable Heating and Cooling Technologies The Renewable Thermal Alliance (RTA), a new project spearheaded by Yale University, is … 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, …