… LMI Solar Adoption Customer-Specific Barriers Lower-income households face several financing barriers . First, they are often less able to afford the upfront cost of a solar … credit scores also may not meet requirements set by rooftop solar developers or financing companies. Third, low-income customers with low tax bills cannot claim tax … Community Development Block Grants , Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) , green bonds , revolving loan funds , and green banks can help solar companies access …
… 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 … has set its baseline at 2001, not 1990.) These states have also targeted renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) as a means of reducing emissions—a noteworthy effort because heating and … costs, the states’ reports all evaluate how to reduce these costs through alternative financing opportunities. (Traditionally, customers provide all the capital to install an RTT …
… Clean energy technologies often face several barriers to adoption, both from market conditions and … only generate cash savings. On the brighter side, RTTs can utilize many of the same financing products used for energy efficiency (EE). A 2016 study from Lawrence Berkeley … the unique financing and marketing capabilities of organizations like the Connecticut Green Bank can deliver more favorable rates and terms to consumers. …
… is applied to all of Mahindra & Mahindra’s departments and revenues are used to invest in technologies and practices that reduce the company’s carbon footprint. In part, this focus … 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 …
… 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 … $50,000-$75,000, respectively.) LMI communities forego solar for any number of reasons—financing issues, lack of access to capital, limited information, the complexities … $50,000-$75,000, respectively.) LMI communities forego solar for any number of reasons—financing issues, lack of access to capital, limited information, the complexities …
… and the Environment to Support Regional Collaboration on Renewable Heating and Cooling Technologies The Renewable Thermal Alliance (RTA), a new project spearheaded by Yale … 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 …
… significant market potential in the state if supported by appropriate public policy and financing tools. Renewable thermal technologies comprise a range of products—from solar water heaters to district energy … 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 …
… space and have a friendlier environment for developing disruptive capital-intensive technologies. As pieces of advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, David highlights the importance … David wishes that there were an easier and less burdensome procedure of licensing for new technologies coming out of Yale labs. Entrepreneurship and the passion for innovation have … “So much funding goes to software companies and ventures that have very well developed technologies that it almost does not open the space for people to innovate.” Looking back, …
… Along the journey, Max has grown professionally and personally. “ Every startup is a great learning experience”. The biggest lesson- “ All that really matters is to validate that you … must transition to clean energy. ” Last, but not least, one must know where to apply their learnings, when to shift gears, and when to let go. The entrepreneurial experience at Yale … Along the journey, Max has grown professionally and personally. “ Every startup is a great learning experience”. The biggest lesson- “ All that really matters is to validate that you …
… 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, …