… 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 … Connecticut (FORTT) project seeks to inform the development of new RTT programs in the near future by analyzing market barriers and customer types and estimating technical and economic … that tracks installations and aggregates incentive data. Photo credit Philip Picotte 2623 Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy A Regional Commitment to Renewable Thermal … Jul …
… from market conditions and consumer behavior. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) used for heating and cooling, such as air- and ground-source heat pumps (ASHP and GSHP, … savings. 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 the variety of financing options available to consumers for installing EE technologies; the diagram below shows options specifically relevant for …
… your roof, you’ve probably asked two basic questions: How much does it cost? And how long before I earn back my investment? The short answer is: it depends. Solar costs are declining … earn money from their panels, many utilities and other stakeholders have called for its revision or replacement. NEM programs, they argue, don’t reflect the true costs of solar … the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative under Award Number DE-EE0007657. 2587 2597 Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy What’s the true value of residential solar power? … …
… 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 first Indian company … reporting. Today, sustainability is firmly embedded in the company’s operations and vision, as reflected in its “Rise” mission slogan. “Our approach to business is not just … reporting. Today, sustainability is firmly embedded in the company’s operations and vision, as reflected in its “Rise” mission slogan. “Our approach to business is not just …
… Why do some communities install solar at much higher rates than others? SEEDS found that, for instance, middle-income families installed solar more frequently than low-income … our survey, only about one-third of LMI customer chose to lease. Given these responses, our future work will include an in-depth review of solar leasing. Is leasing truly a good fit … our survey, only about one-third of LMI customer chose to lease. Given these responses, our future work will include an in-depth review of solar leasing. Is leasing truly a good fit …
… Alliance Launched by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to Support Regional Collaboration on Renewable Heating and … activities to harmonize and share best practices in the regional development of markets for renewable heating and cooling technologies across the Northeast. Initiated by Yale … more than 40 percent of the energy demand of residential and commercial buildings is used for heating and cooling purposes. As a result, heating and cooling is both a major source of …
… insights into spurring consumer demand. According to the analysis, led by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), renewable thermals have significant market … 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. In … of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). “Developing a sustainable market for renewable thermal technologies will help us reach Connecticut’s …
… Sabin Stories introduce you to former finalists and winners of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize as they share experiences and reflect on their time as student … and when to let go. The entrepreneurial experience at Yale shaped Max’s career choices and future path. Committed to the cause of spreading renewable energy on a large scale, he was …
… in the world to set a voluntary carbon price on its operations: all business units pay for the carbon they emit, and the revenues are invested in energy efficiency, renewable … the tax payers [business units] are now asking to raise the tax!” Lessons Learned and Future Outlook Reflecting on Microsoft’s experience, TJ advised peer organizations to “not … the tax payers [business units] are now asking to raise the tax!” Lessons Learned and Future Outlook Reflecting on Microsoft’s experience, TJ advised peer organizations to “not …
… space. The alignment with Yale’s core educational mission also helped generate support for the carbon charge. “At Yale, even skeptics of the carbon charge want to see our university as a place for learning,” said Polak. Nonetheless, designing and implementing the program proved a … published on the SESYNC Case Study Collection in January 2017. 2577 2657 Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy Yale’s Internal Carbon Charge … Dec 05, 2016 Yale’s …