… in researching innovative, creative solutions to complex global challenges,” says Melissa Goodall, the Associate Director of the Yale Office of Sustainability. While many of CBEY’s … in researching innovative, creative solutions to complex global challenges,” says Melissa Goodall, the Associate Director of the Yale Office of Sustainability. While many of CBEY’s … in researching innovative, creative solutions to complex global challenges,” says Melissa Goodall, the Associate Director of the Yale Office of Sustainability. While many of CBEY’s …
… channels for companies. Additionally, one report explains that marketing materials use energy terminology that is less familiar to residents, making it harder to explain the … ’ produced by GRID Alternatives, Vote Solar and Center for Social Inclusion 2609 2509 Clean Energy Equity and Justice Barriers and Solutions to Low and Moderate-Income Solar Adoption … … channels for companies. Additionally, one report explains that marketing materials use energy terminology that is less familiar to residents, making it harder to explain the …
… effort because heating and cooling of buildings represent about one-third of their total energy consumption. At the residential level, heating and cooling can make up over half of a household’s energy use; in Massachusetts, where energy costs are slightly below the New England average, 59 percent of energy consumption is …
… Clean energy technologies often face several barriers to adoption, both from market conditions and … On the brighter side, RTTs can utilize many of the same financing products used for energy efficiency (EE). A 2016 study from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory illustrates … increased comfort, reduced carbon emissions, as well as a “guarantee” against rising energy costs. Strong, long-term partnerships between energy services companies, installers, …
… NEM Question One of the policies that has helped make residential solar appealing is net energy metering (NEM), which allows customers to simply subtract the energy their panels … benefits, remain controversial. However, having all parties at the table working in good faith to determine how to calculate the true value of solar is critical to the lasting … benefits, remain controversial. However, having all parties at the table working in good faith to determine how to calculate the true value of solar is critical to the lasting …
… said. “In India nearly 75 percent of commercial costs are from utilities such as water and energy. India also has a problem of energy shortages. Energy efficiency and conservation are therefore critical.” Mahindra has several efforts …
… [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 … discount pricing, and other financial considerations help customers feel they are getting a good deal on an installation. When we asked respondents who did not install solar the … our future work will include an in-depth review of solar leasing. Is leasing truly a good fit for these communities and, if so, how can we better communicate how leasing works? …
… 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 …
… 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 of both space and water. Collectively, the use of energy for thermal purposes accounts for roughly one-third of all U.S. energy consumption. …
… 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 energy efficiency and solar companies. The team aspired Max Webster, YC '12 to tackle the … credibility, and complexity. The platform they built worked with solar installers and energy efficiency product vendors to incentivize existing customers to refer their friends …