… Why do some communities install solar at much higher rates than others? SEEDS found that, for instance, middle-income families installed solar more frequently than low-income … about solar? We examined over 2,400 online survey responses from Connecticut residents and focused on those who self-reported as LMI. The data raised some interesting questions. For … do LMI customers respond to the same messaging as other populations? To explore this we, focused on questions about how people heard about Solarize campaigns. On average, low-income …
… Alliance Launched 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 … indicate that more than 40 percent of the energy demand of residential and commercial buildings is used for heating and cooling purposes. As a result, heating and cooling is both …
… A student-led startup that is creating new energy technology the team says will enable households to reduce their carbon footprint while also saving money has received the 2017 Sabin Sustainable VenturePrize. Powerhouse, a seed stage venture founded by SOM student Katrina Barlow , will offer affordable home batteries and innovative software that allows consumers to measure the price …
… Though a mature technology, renewable thermals occupy a small niche in Connecticut—and in the U.S. at large. … In Connecticut, over 60 percent of the energy used in residential and commercial buildings is for space heating and cooling; this demand, combined with the energy used to … regional industry . A well-supported and trustworthy base of installers and experts focused on the RTT industry directly supports consumer trust in this new market. New …
… The Sabin Stories will introduce you to former winners of the Sabin Sustainable VenturePrize as they share experiences and reflect on their time as student entrepreneurs … in Engineering and Environmental Sciences when they got inspired to develop an innovative technology for chemical desalination of highly contaminated water. With the support of … that supported the innovative team along its way. RedOx also got national recognition winning the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Grant in 2012. The experience with …
… Sabin Stories introduce you to former finalists and winners of the Sabin Sustainable VenturePrize as they share … since his early childhood in Mississippi, Max knew he wanted to dedicate his life to building a world where all species thrive. After being displaced by Hurricane Katrina, Max …
… in the world to set a voluntary carbon price on its operations: all business units pay for the carbon they emit, and the revenues are invested in energy efficiency, renewable … energy development. Through carbon-offset community projects and climate-related energy and technology innovation, Microsoft also aims to help countries around the world achieve their … energy development. Through carbon-offset community projects and climate-related energy and technology innovation, Microsoft also aims to help countries around the world achieve their …
… academic year. The university conducted a pilot project that involved twenty campus buildings and tested the design and implementation of four different carbon-pricing schemes. … space. The alignment with Yale’s core educational mission also helped generate support for the carbon charge. “At Yale, even skeptics of the carbon charge want to see our … “With an annual $65 million energy expenditure, a total of 14,000 square feet of buildings, and different activities by students, faculty and staff, it is challenging to …
… carbon future 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 … every year due to demand for hot water and space heating and cooling. Renewable Thermal Technologies (RTTs) [1] , now gaining attention as a valuable emission reduction tool, … a weak network of suppliers, and a thin competence base. Fortunately, the region has a few building blocks that can be turned into key factors for the successful deployment of RTTs. …
… part of the energy system where renewable sources bring value and environmental benefits. Buildings’ demand for heating and cooling—a largely unrecognized energy hog—offers another important avenue. … particular fuel oil and natural gas, provide the bulk of thermal energy, renewable thermal technologies (RTT) present an opportunity to deliver a cheaper, cleaner and a more reliable …