… The Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY) is announcing a very generous and transformative … the forum will target efforts in states where clean energy is only starting to take root, making the Forum’s actionable insights accessible to professionals in all parts of the …
… thing she needed was the right idea, and she found it when she learned about the potential for households to benefit from a sort of “energy arbitrage.” Due to the low marginal cost of … In this situation, Katrina saw the opportunity for a viable and environmentally sustainable business model. Over the next year and a half, she developed this idea into Powerhouse, … with. She understood that a strong, well-rounded team would be fundamental to a strong business. “You need three things no matter what,” she says. “You need your idea, you need a …
… in the northeastern US. Residential and commercial buildings are currently responsible for roughly one-third of regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing a … markets and new financing products to fuel the RTT market, entrepreneurs to build new business models, and governments to release efficiency policies. We started by canvassing stakeholders in the renewable thermal space; …
… if she hadn’t had that housing,” he said in a recent conversation at Yale. “What a loss for her, a loss for her children, a loss for society.” Now positioned as Canada’s Minister … which goes online at the end of this year, is then used to fill gaps that federal grant-making can’t—to fund projects too expensive for public investment but not profitable enough … which goes online at the end of this year, is then used to fill gaps that federal grant-making can’t—to fund projects too expensive for public investment but not profitable enough …
… Industry accounts for 10 percent of total energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in … costs; lack of awareness and perceived risk of RTTs in the marketplace; immature installer business models; and limited access to expertise. Along with these challenges, the … for energy projects in commercial and industrial settings. Supporters can build their case in a variety of ways: make heat and resource maps available, instrument industry …
… homes in 2006 to over 920,000 by the end of 2015. [1] This number has continued to rise, making rooftop solar systems available to more and more homeowners who are interested in … another found greater customer uptake after making the contract term shorter and cheaper. Business Specific Barriers Meanwhile, solar companies can face a number of challenges … time constraints that make it harder for them to learn about purchasing solar. In other cases, language is a barrier, [2] requiring multilingual marketing materials. Some …
… renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) as a means of reducing emissions—a noteworthy effort because heating and cooling of buildings represent about one-third of their total … market is economically viable under current pricing and market conditions. Why is this the case? And how might it change? To help answer those questions, it’s useful to understand the … (GSHPs) and air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) over the last 15 years and $10 million for high-efficiency biomass since 2014. But the state’s latest analysis focused on comparing the …
… from market conditions and consumer behavior. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) used for heating and cooling, such as air- and ground-source heat pumps (ASHP and GSHP, … are high upfront costs, lack of customer and installer awareness and trust, and nascent business models. Unlike solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which are visible installations and … solar panel, which makes this task more daunting. Nevertheless, the successful programs showcased here prove that customers, installers, and program administrators have been …
… your roof, you’ve probably asked two basic questions: How much does it cost? And how long before I earn back my investment? The short answer is: 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 decrease upfront costs and … of NEM policy. While NEM has enabled the solar industry to flourish by providing a straightforward way for customers to earn money from their panels, many utilities and other …
… operations and vision, as reflected in its “Rise” mission slogan. “Our approach to business is not just about market share and the bottom line, but a purpose beyond profit,” … with Mahindra’s goal to make the top 50 most- admired brands by 2021. But a strong businesscase also underpinned the decision. “As a manufacturing company, one of our major business … originating on the shop floor. ”Everyone is looking to reduce costs and wants us to support making that happen,” Kalra said. The carbon pricing proposal, for instance, came from middle …