… unable to achieve these goals due to inherent limitations of a market for 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 generates electricity during the day, but … characteristics of electricity. Encourage renewable energy siting near high-priced markets. Support a robust, transparent inter-state market while preserving climate change …
… consists of several stages. The first entails a series of in-depth, ethnographic interviews with actors from a diverse set of settings and stakeholder groups. These interviews were … von der Haar/flickr Equity and Justice Clean Energy Environmental Innovation Institutional Entrepreneurship and Renewable Energy in the U.S. … Institutional Entrepreneurship and …
… output profiles and the hourly electricity load data at more than 1000 geographic locations within the Eastern Interconnect of the United States for the years 2004-2006. This data was … be found on Dr. Campbell’s web site. The final objective of the project was to simulate the impacts that different policy scenarios (e.g., direct subsidies, taxes, renewable portfolio … the context of government policies designed to promote renewable energy. Clean Energy The Impact of Government Policies on the Mix of Intermittent & Dispatchable Sources of …
… other environmental, social, and economic disasters — have changed this. Following the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on November 4, it is up to corporations to take direct responsibility for their impact on climate change. While many corporations, investors, regulators, and consumers … on November 4, it is up to corporations to take direct responsibility for their impact on climate change. While many corporations, investors, regulators, and consumers …
… 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 states in terms of EVs as a … 2379 Clean Energy Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Financing Electric Vehicle Markets in New York and Other States … Financing Electric Vehicle Markets in New York and …
… expands throughout 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 … that justify its adoption without policy intervention. These benefits largely flow from higher energy output, from panel efficiency gains attributed to the cooler microclimate … support studies that are underway with a goal of providing more detail on the localized impacts of this practice. Research is needed to better understand the panel efficiency gains …
… that benefits farmers, solar developers, rural communities, and the earth itself. This emerging form of renewable energy blends complementary land uses and eliminates the false … to choose between fuel or farming, climate or conservation, energy or rural economies. But with thoughtful planning, communities can simultaneously expand and strengthen solar … Agrivoltaics: Producing Solar Energy While Protecting Farmland introduces agrivoltaics and highlights the various agricultural, environmental, ecological, and economic benefits that …
… allowed the investigators to propose a methodology for performing a wind turbine life cycle impact analysis and to quantify the environmental impacts (e.g., carbon footprint, global warning potential, ozone depletion potential, etc.). … this research. This funding will be essential for completing the wind turbine life cycle impact analysis and quantifying the adverse environmental impacts. Photo from Tobias von …
… designing and financing a Green Resilience Hub (GRH). GRHs are physical facilities equipped with clean energy technologies and strategically located to offer vital services to local … (“IRA”) and the state of Connecticut. Our case study results demonstrate that GRHs become highly bankable in communities that qualify for the IRA "bonus" credits and thus offer an … (“IRA”) and the state of Connecticut. Our case study results demonstrate that GRHs become highly bankable in communities that qualify for the IRA "bonus" credits and thus offer an …
… projects is a critical component of renewable energy policy development. From a land use impact perspective, solar installations are relatively benign compared to other forms of … unmonetized by the traditional market forces that drive solar project development. Without guidance on how to fully account for the value of ecosystem service generation, … want or expect. This financing gap is symptomatic of a broader theme across environmental markets: ecosystem services, or “environmental externalities,” are challenging to …