… 2050. (Connecticut has set its baseline at 2001, not 1990.) These states have also targeted renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) as a means of reducing emissions—a noteworthy 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 … market is economically viable under current pricing and market conditions. Why is this the case? And how might it change? To help answer those questions, it’s useful to understand the …
… often face several barriers to adoption, both from market conditions and consumer behavior. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) used for heating and cooling, such as air- and … (ASHP and GSHP, respectively) and solar hot water (SHW) systems are no exception. A field study conducted at Yale found that the biggest barriers to RTT deployment are high upfront … solar panel, which makes this task more daunting. Nevertheless, the successful programs showcased here prove that customers, installers, and program administrators have been …
… 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 … Although the results of these studies vary widely, there are a few common themes. Each study breaks the value of solar into its component parts to answer a set of questions: if … Although the results of these studies vary widely, there are a few common themes. Each study breaks the value of solar into its component parts to answer a set of questions: if …
… with Mahindra’s goal to make the top 50 most- admired brands by 2021. But a strong business case also underpinned the decision. “As a manufacturing company, one of our major business … 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 … locations for automobiles and tractors across India,” Kalra explained. Once its business case became clear, all other units wanted to adopt the same measures.” Other units have …
… [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 … this is, the SEEDS team recently kicked off a new project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative to develop more effective ways to communicate with low- and … installed solar or signed a solar contract, lowering the monthly utility bill, stabilizing energy costs over time, and concern for the environment ranked the highest (in that order). …
… 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 University, is … 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 …
… Though a mature technology, renewable thermals occupy a small niche in Connecticut—and in the U.S. at large. A new Yale-led study analyzes the market potential of this technology across the state and provides key … thermal technologies comprise a range of products—from solar water heaters to district energy systems—all designed to use renewableenergy in the cooling of space and the heating …
… 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 … the path and “ having a strong conviction to drive you forward is very important. In our case, we fundamentally believed (and sill do) that the world must transition to clean … at Yale shaped Max’s career choices and future path. Committed to the cause of spreading renewableenergy on a large scale, he was recognized in Forbes’ prestigious ranking of 30 …
… all business units pay for the carbon they emit, and the revenues are invested in energy efficiency, renewableenergy, and carbon offset projects. Since its inception in 2012, this carbon fee … operates. The boundaries defining carbon offsets are broad in geography and scope. “We are investing in projects spanning wildlife preservation, women’s empowerment via efficient …
… 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 … on major investment decisions across the university, which is the utmost priority,” said Casey Pickett, the current Carbon Charge Director. For more details on the Yale’s carbon charge pilot, the full report is available online. A casestudy on the carbon charge is being developed by the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental …