… others also use that product? For many products, the answer is yes. This simple idea that thereare additional benefits to you if everyone else is using the same product is often called a … 2198 6785 Clean Energy Equity and Justice Network Effect Benefits From Electricity Grid Connections - A Policy Brief … Network Effect Benefits From Electricity Grid …
… wind in particular is that, across settings, the issues that prevent market emergence are relatively simple and well understood; the stakeholder groups are similar and stable; … a market –for environmental, political, and/or economic reasons—is considerable; and yet, there is significant variance in the strategies followed to create a market and the success … well-matched cases (for information on matched comparisons see George and Bennett, 2004) where a deeper set of interviews, ethnographic observations, and archival data will be …
… made significant contributions to renewable energy deployment. A truly clean electricity grid, however, will need to rely on zero-carbon energy throughout the day and year, and everywhere electricity is used. RPSs have been unable to achieve these goals due to inherent … RECs. In states with the most aggressive clean energy policies, the shortcomings of RPSs are becoming more acute. In areas of high solar penetration, for example, solar power …
… the commitment proportional to the organization’s global contribution to climate change? Are offsetting investments tied to the Paris Agreement’s global carbon budget? And does the commitment account for the greenhouse gases the organization has put into the atmosphere in the past? A shared definition of net-zero emissions will add focus to the world’s climate crisis response. We invite you to rea d the report and to share how your organization defines and approaches net-zero …
… This report examines how coastal cities in the region are engaging with offshore wind companies to promote local economic development and jobs in … involved in this process, and what community engagement is taking place? And, ultimately, where might these communities be in 20 years, as offshore wind development opens new economic … involved in this process, and what community engagement is taking place? And, ultimately, where might these communities be in 20 years, as offshore wind development opens new economic …
… Five Yale students designed an off-grid renewable energy system for a meat processing plant in Montana. The plant’s nonprofit … systems and perform diligence for specific jurisdictions. The off-grid model presented here is replicable worldwide. Industry professionals can replicate these best practices in … 1 1 Yale School of the Environment 2 Yale College Download the Report File Download file Areas of Focus Clean Energy Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Related …
… for growing the EV market and increasing investment in EV charging stations. We compare EV markets across states with a focus on New York, which falls in the middle of the 50 … vehicle purchases and allow the private sector to provide charging. At the same time, thereare important roles that governments can play in facilitating the development of a more … vehicle purchases and allow the private sector to provide charging. At the same time, thereare important roles that governments can play in facilitating the development of a more …
… the United States, with an expected land footprint of 3 million acres by 2030,1 there is growing interest across various stakeholder groups in adopting land use best … that assesses both private and social returns from pollinator-friendly solar, as compared to conventional solar or pre-existing agricultural land uses. To conduct a cost-benefit … for the state, in addition to the zero-carbon electricity generation that a solar project already provides. Our research shows that pollinator-friendly solar yields benefits for a …
… WT reliability prediction model was developed using ReliaSoft BlockSim-7 simulation software package. The reliability model contains the major WT components including the … as the blade radius, wind turbine rating (in kilowatts), hub height, and the rotor swept area. Lastly, the investigators compiled a comprehensive database of WT component failure … Green Energy. Future Activities As a result of this project, the investigators are preparing a white paper to be presented to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National …
… analysis of the feasibility of designing and financing a Green Resilience Hub (GRH). GRHs are physical facilities equipped with clean energy technologies and strategically located to … that can provide essential community services–even during disruptions to the electrical grid. As a group of master’s students at the Yale School of the Environment, we have … in these traditionally under-resourced communities. The case study and analysis presented herein aim to be a valuable resource for developers, investors, and interested communities …