… [2] But why? Why do people decide to install solar? Over the last four years, Yale’s Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS)* team has interviewed thousands of people … might be applied to overcome these challenges. Where better to start than examining what consumers have been telling us about solar? We examined over 2,400 online survey responses … might be applied to overcome these challenges. Where better to start than examining what consumers have been telling us about solar? We examined over 2,400 online survey responses …
… and cooling technologies across the Northeast. Initiated by Yale University, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Connecticut Green Bank, the RTA … in Connecticut , New York and Rhode Island indicate that more than 40 percent of the energy demand of residential and commercial buildings is used for heating and cooling … sound financial foundation and stimulate demand for this nascent market. “In the renewable energy world, the high upfront cost of new technology is regularly a barrier to its …
… A student-led startup that is creating new energy technology the team says will enable households to reduce their carbon footprint … 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 … at F&ES and the Yale School of Management. Powerhouse has taken advantage of multiple resources available to social entrepreneurs at Yale — including participating in Yale …
… potential of this technology across the state and provides key insights into spurring consumer demand. According to the analysis, led by the Yale Center for Business and the … thermal technologies comprise a range of products—from solar water heaters to district energy systems—all designed to use renewable energy in the cooling of space and the heating … their profile, similar to Connecticut’s recent “Solarize” campaign , could go a long way to increasing demand and lowering soft costs. These efforts could be paired with financial …
… fracking sites. The venture made good use of the boutique at the time Yale entrepreneurial resources. The Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant and the Yale Entrepreneurial Institute … experience with start up incubators and the access to a pool of mentors and constructive resources were all good training for the team. The Sabin Prize provided further credibility, … are more capital intensive. 2531 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Clean Energy Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Sabin Stories: RedOx … Feb 22, 2017 …
… with the timeline of offered responses, Max found his calling as an entrepreneur. Clean energy was the viable, prompt solution he was looking for. Together with Shwerin Wu, YC’ 12 Max co-founded Weave - referral campaign management software for residential energyefficiency and solar companies. The team aspired Max Webster, YC '12 to tackle the three … funding at such an early state of the venture. Max is grateful for the wealth of resources he had at Yale. Upon graduation, the YEI fellowship allowed him and Shwerin to …
… all business units pay for the carbon they emit, and the revenues are invested in energyefficiency, renewable energy, and carbon offset projects. Since its inception in … a line item in the profit and loss statements (P&L), which helped to achieve the critical engagement with finance departments and senior leaders of all business groups. The carbon … of renewable energy has come from the U.S., owing to its availability, but Microsoft is increasingly purchasing green energy in other countries where it operates. The boundaries …
… and implementing the program proved a complex experiment. “With an annual $65 million energy expenditure, a total of 14,000 square feet of buildings, and different activities by … however need to be customized to each unit, which can be overly burdensome. In the energyefficiency earmark scheme, 20 percent of the carbon charge revenues were returned to the … due to financial incentives from the carbon charge, or other factors such as stakeholder engagement, friendly peer-competition, or intrinsic motivation from managers nominated to …
… also share a wholesale electricity market, though the countries have very different energy systems—ranging from Norway’s dependence on electric resistance heating to the widespread use of biomass in Sweden and district heating in Denmark. Energy sources vary, too: Norway produces 99 percent of its electricity from hydro, Sweden … of buildings. Although waste incineration dominates as a source of district energy , local resources such as seawater , ambient ground heat, residual wood waste, industrial waste …
… Solar photovoltaics and wind are often spotlighted when we talk about renewable energy. Electricity production, though, is only one part of the energy system where … unlike rooftop solar panels for energy generation, most RTTs are not visible and the behavioral diffusion effect of solar has far less influence on consumer decisions. Despite these barriers, there are many policy mechanisms, financing …