… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it … courses, invite leading practitioners to headline conferences, and build state-of-the-art buildings to facilitate dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year … . Perhaps what our Fellows were in need of were not new concepts to solve, but rather new building blocks for how to even go about problem-solving. Perhaps what our climate future is …
… ideas and values, and to see if this investor might have ideas on how to fund a new model for clean energy projects on tribal land. Cody Two Bears, who is an enrolled member of the … Otto and Cody, choosing clean energy allows the alignment of traditional values with new technology. It means bringing good jobs, monetary savings, and sovereignty to their … tribes, and when. After our meeting with the investor, I walked with Otto through the tall building canyons of San Francisco’s downtown. We were there a month or so after Silicon …
… experience through the program. Do you remember what sparked your interest in Clean Energy? For Mary Chen , a Political Science and Earth & Planetary Sciences major at Yale College, … in the countries in Africa where cobalt is mined for the batteries, that is not seen as environmentally safe or sustainable. “Clean energy is the future, but it's really hard to … in the countries in Africa where cobalt is mined for the batteries, that is not seen as environmentally safe or sustainable. “Clean energy is the future, but it's really hard to …
… or find a student at the law school (and get FREE legal advice). Have questions about building a business model? Talk to an MBA student or take a finance or investing class. Need … has an interesting class called the Founder’s Practicum, a way to formally work on your venture, receive mentorship, and find a community of founders all a part of coursework. … finding someone with complementary skills. Imagine you are a software engineer working at a tech company. You have a great idea around education, but need a cofounder with business …
… products could better enable them to build and maintain more energy-efficient and resilient buildings. Women- and minority-owned developers are often committed to doing impactful work … gaps that need to be better addressed. “There is also a certain level of uncertainty about technology. Technology for low-carbon buildings, such as heat pumps, has evolved rapidly … built while completing both his internship and graduate degree. Elwin notes that the equity-focused clean energy finance sphere is currently small and that it was a great experience to …
… goals, and experience through the program. Imagine developing a way to provide affordable, renewable energy for marginalized communities with nothing but a good internet search and your hands. That's … what Vijjasena (Sena) Sugionois achieved at a time when most of us were just preparing for our senior prom. Sena is currently a second-year student at Yale University and …
… Marcus discussed one of the biggest obstacles in working with low-income communities: building trust. Working with PosiGen, he was able to reach low-income residents on how clean … of social justice. “A lot of energy disparities exist in low-income communities and it forces them to have to sacrifice either 50% or more of their total income to energy. One of the things that interested me with the work I was doing with PosiGen is that they are focused on providing low-income communities with clean energy while also helping them …
… to incorporate the past into the future. Yale College student Hilary Griggs was selected for the inaugural Planetary Solutions in Clean Energy (PSiCE) cohort. Hilary’s goals through … they have over the land. “Energy can be a tool for sovereignty. Native American tribes are technically sovereign but there are many ways in which, because of the history with the … future. It makes it sustainable in the long term because instead of just coming in and building a solar farm and then leaving, you're coming into a community and the community …
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… for a little over a decade, navigating the complex and evolving world of innovative technologies and the government policies like renewable portfolio standards that support … of clean energy at scale. My global cohort includes real estate developers, bankers, venture capitalists, engineers, project developers, senior executives, and more all at … I'm just getting started! 7399 Clean Energy Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Building Professional Networks in the Pandemic Era … Mar 11, 2022 Building Professional …