… raise awareness and show opportunities around RTTs. This effort can be modeled on energy efficiency programs such as the Superior Energy Performance and the Better Plants programs . … tend to operate on a short time-horizon. Providing inexpensive capital and financing through an institution like Connecticut’s Green bank is important for reducing risk in the … These loans can be converted partly to grants if the industrial customer decides not to go through with the project. Cultivate an industry Commercial and industrial customers …
… barriers that can limit successful outreach. Many states lack community solar enabling legislation, which can inhibit development of affordable or shared solar projects, … encompasses a range of incomes and households, and there is a wide range of credit scores throughout the demographic. Therefore, effective programs for LMI outreach may be best … of adults in higher brackets). Photo credit: ‘ Low Income Solar Policy Guide ’ produced by GRID Alternatives, Vote Solar and Center for Social Inclusion 2609 2509 Clean Energy Equity …
… barriers and customer types and estimating technical and economic potential. Massachusetts, through the Department of Energy Resources (DOER), first published its guiding strategy … (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 … to install an RTT system.) One heating and cooling program piloted in New York, called HeatSmart Tompkins, suggests that a “Thermalize” campaign for RTTs similar in structure to the …
… On the brighter side, RTTs can utilize many of the same financing products used for energy efficiency (EE). A 2016 study from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory illustrates the … by storm. “Thermalize” is next. A great example of a “thermalize” campaign is the HeatSmart Tompkins program in Tompkins County, New York, the first of its kind in the US. … by educational and outreach programs in community centers. High upfront costs are mitigated through a price guide providing transparency and a competitive bidding process between …
… NEM programs, they argue, don’t reflect the true costs of solar customers who rely on the grid for a portion of their electricity. They also argue that under certain tiered rate … since solar customers’ meters “spin backwards” when their panels produce electricity, enabling them to pay lower-tier rates. Meanwhile, solar advocates contend that the value … since solar customers’ meters “spin backwards” when their panels produce electricity, enabling them to pay lower-tier rates. Meanwhile, solar advocates contend that the value …
… utilities such as water and energy. India also has a problem of energy shortages. Energy efficiency and conservation are therefore critical.” Mahindra has several efforts underway … business sense,” Goenka said. Mahindra is sharing lessons learned with other corporations through company visits and conferences, and is preparing a Carbon Pricing Primer that will … business sense,” Goenka said. Mahindra is sharing lessons learned with other corporations through company visits and conferences, and is preparing a Carbon Pricing Primer that will …
… made a big difference. Moving forward, it’s obvious that we need to consider the medium through which we advertise and communicate about these campaigns. Although having … made a big difference. Moving forward, it’s obvious that we need to consider the medium through which we advertise and communicate about these campaigns. Although having … made a big difference. Moving forward, it’s obvious that we need to consider the medium through which we advertise and communicate about these campaigns. Although having …
… As a result, heating and cooling is both a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and, through the installation of renewable technologies like ground and air source heat pumps, is … awareness of new technologies among stakeholders; and Decreased installation costs through greater competition as well as harmonization of permitting and installation … to its widespread adoption,” says Bryan Garcia, President and CEO of the Green Bank. “Through the Renewable Thermal Alliance, we hope to attract more private investment in the …
… by SOM student Katrina Barlow , will offer affordable home batteries and innovative software that allows consumers to measure the price and carbon impact of their electricity in real time. That combination, Barlow says, will empower them to shift between grid power and battery power — and to switch from power generated during expensive, … to renewable energy generation — and then utilize the battery during the evenings with the grid power is more likely to draw from fossil fuel sources. “This gives you a low-cost, …
… The first part of the study analyzed the market potential of RTTs in Connecticut through 2050. The findings suggest that RTTs could competitively serve 19 percent of thermal … Garcia, President and CEO of the Connecticut Green Bank. "By working together with Avangrid, Eversource, and Yale we can attract private investment to scale-up the deployment of … Garcia, President and CEO of the Connecticut Green Bank. "By working together with Avangrid, Eversource, and Yale we can attract private investment to scale-up the deployment of …