… Residential solar power in the U.S. has grown rapidly in the last decade, from around 23,000 homes in … face a number of challenges serving LMI customers. As with the broader residential solarmarket, selling solar to many individual customers is more expensive than working with a … outreach. Many states lack community solar enabling legislation, which can inhibit development of affordable or shared solar projects, while other states may have regulatory …
… despite the significant potential of renewable heating and cooling, only a fraction of the market is economically viable under current pricing and market conditions. Why is this the … that target RTTs. Since 2007, there have been sales tax exemptions for geothermal and solar water heating technologies, but there has been little else that explicitly brings down … of Renewable Thermal Technologies in Connecticut (FORTT) project seeks to inform the development of new RTT programs in the near future by analyzing market barriers and customer …
… Clean energy technologies often face several barriers to adoption, both from market conditions and consumer behavior. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) used for … and cooling, such as air- and ground-source heat pumps (ASHP and GSHP, respectively) and solar hot water (SHW) systems are no exception. A field study conducted at Yale found that … lack of customer and installer awareness and trust, and nascent business models. Unlike solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which are visible installations and can generate positive …
… If you’ve ever considered installing solar panels on your roof, you’ve probably asked two basic questions: How much does it cost? … and increase electricity bill savings are also being tested across the country. But these markets and policies vary from state to state — sometimes even between utilities within a … likely effect of slowing solar adoption. Others support VOS as a method to sustain solardevelopment. Some components of VOS, like valuing environmental benefits, remain …
… Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., is one of the largest tractor companies in the world and the market leader in India for utility vehicles. In October 2016, Mahindra & Mahindra became the … as reflected in its “Rise” mission slogan. “Our approach to business is not just about market share and the bottom line, but a purpose beyond profit,” Goenka explained as the … Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., is one of the largest tractor companies in the world and the market leader in India for utility vehicles. In October 2016, Mahindra & Mahindra became the …
… As you drive around these days, you may notice a growing number of homes installing solar panels on their roofs. In Connecticut alone there are over 23,000 residential solar installations. [1] In 2011, the Connecticut legislature mandated that the Connecticut Green Bank fund projects to produce at least 30 MW of solar by the end of 2022. By 2015, the Green Bank had supported over 80MW of installed …
… is coordinating activities to harmonize and share best practices in the regional development of markets for renewable heating and cooling technologies across the Northeast. Initiated by … facet of any mitigation strategy. The findings of the three states indicate a total market for heating and cooling of around 1,700 trillion BTUs in New England and New York …
… 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 insights into spurring … and financing tools. Renewable thermal technologies comprise a range of products—from solar water heaters to district energy systems—all designed to use renewable energy in the … RTTs internally and establishing external regulation (e.g. building codes) to encourage the development of the nascent market and increase customer awareness. Innovative financial …
… Weave - referral campaign management software for residential energy efficiency and solar companies. The team aspired Max Webster, YC '12 to tackle the three biggest barriers to adoption of solar and efficiency in the fragmented residential markets: awareness, credibility, and complexity. The platform they built worked with solar … Along the journey, Max has grown professionally and personally. “ Every startup is a great learning experience”. The biggest lesson- “ All that really matters is to validate that you …
… for Business and the Environment. They covered a range of topics while talking through the development and successful execution of the carbon fee. How It All Began “The carbon fee is … emissions from customers’ use of its cloud services, helping to expand the renewable energy market worldwide, and supporting public policies that encourage renewable energy … emissions from customers’ use of its cloud services, helping to expand the renewable energy market worldwide, and supporting public policies that encourage renewable energy …