… photovoltaic (PV) systems, which are visible installations and can generate positive cash flows, RTTs are out of sight and typically only generate cash savings. On the brighter side, … RTTs. The value proposition often includes vetted installers, increased comfort, reduced carbon emissions, as well as a “guarantee” against rising energy costs. Strong, long-term … A., Hanemann, W., Auffhammer, M., End-use Energy Efficiency in a “Post-Carbon” California Economy: Policy Issues and Research Frontiers . Berkeley, CA: California Climate Change …
… that has helped make residential solar appealing is net energy metering (NEM), which allows customers to simply subtract the energy their panels produce from the energy they have … meters “spin backwards” when their panels produce electricity, enabling them to pay lower-tier rates. Meanwhile, solar advocates contend that the value solar provides for … solar installations — from around 12 megawatts in 2012 to almost 29 megawatts in 2016. This looks promising: the rate of solar adoption continues to accelerate with compensation that’s …
… In October 2016, Mahindra & Mahindra became the first Indian company to adopt an internal carbon price. In conversation with Yale School of Management’s Senior Associate Dean For the … our business interests,” Goenka said. “Some years down the line it may, when we run out of low-hanging fruits, but we are confident that we will be able to keep innovating.” The … Unilever and Ecofys Wed, February 7th, 2018, 5:00 AM EST — 6:15 AM EST Online Related News Yale Becomes First University to Join Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition … Anja …
… SEEDS found that, for instance, middle-income families installed solar more frequently than low-income families, despite the fact that solar could be a profitable investment for either … sources. Across all LMI groups, the most common sources of information were print newspaper articles, community partner newsletters, friends or neighbors, town leaders, town websites, and attendance at an event. …
… and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Connecticut Green Bank, the RTA is looking to expand this initiative to include regional governments, industry associations, … to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across the region, and should no longer be overlooked,” says Helle Gronli , an associate research scientist at the Yale School of Forestry … and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Connecticut Green Bank, the RTA is looking to expand this initiative to include regional governments, industry associations, …
… emissions—of particular relevance as Connecticut aims to reduce emissions to 80 percent below 2001 levels by 2050. “Renewable heating and cooling are not as visible or high profile … be considered to create value streams attached to RTTs. Thermal renewable energy credits, carbon pricing and voluntary markets for clean energy are clear examples, as are building … to Connecticut’s recent “Solarize” campaign , could go a long way to increasing demand and lowering soft costs. These efforts could be paired with financial tools, whether block …
… Sabin Stories introduce you to former finalists and winners of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize as they share experiences and reflect on … 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 … Max is grateful for the wealth of resources he had at Yale. Upon graduation, the YEI fellowship allowed him and Shwerin to dedicate their full attention to the company. Mentorship …
… Microsoft is one of the first companies in the world to set a voluntary carbon price on its operations: all business units pay for the carbon they emit, and the … Sustainability and the chief architect behind the carbon fee, and Peter Boyd , Executive Fellow at Yale Center for Business and the Environment. They covered a range of topics while … 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 be afraid …
… On November 2, 2016, the webinar series “Internal Carbon Pricing: Practical Experiences from the Private Sector” featured a conversation on … avoiding exorbitant costs on any individual units in a given year. However, this design allows total university emissions to increase year after year without any penalty. The moving … Unilever and Ecofys Wed, February 7th, 2018, 5:00 AM EST — 6:15 AM EST Online Related News Yale Becomes First University to Join Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition … Anja …
… The built environment – essential to a lowcarbon future Connecticut is one of several New England states that hold lofty ambitions for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Achieving this low-carbon future will require, among other things, a transformation of the built …