… year, conversations covered everything from the future of food sovereignty and designing new commons to disrupting traditional extraction models and deepening our sense of time. As … a different form of leadership: one built on love and kindness, one that prioritized empathy and compassion rather than ego and competition. One that fostered belonging. In order … conversation about the world’s great challenges and our role as members of this planetary community if we don’t first trust each other. In order to face the needs of our communities …
… power. The investor focuses her investments on companies that bring ownership and decision-making power to low-income communities in the US. We were there with Indigenized Energy , a … to exchange 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 … Sioux Tribe and the Executive Director of Indigenized Energy, talked about how power in his community is unreliable. Students worry about being able to finish their homework; elders …
… have to come from the communities themselves.” Mary recognizes that there is no one right path and we must think deeply about who a sustainable practice actually serves. For example, … it’s not sustainable at all.” While we should celebrate every victory along the way, the path to a clean energy future remains an uphill battle. Individuals and organizations can … have to come from the communities themselves.” Mary recognizes that there is no one right path and we must think deeply about who a sustainable practice actually serves. For example, …
… or grad school, is the right time to do so. Risk-free time – University is a way to try new things and experiment. Entrepreneurship is about the journey as much as it’s about the … idea, and pivot as needed to find the right product/market fit. Universities comprise a community of trendsetters that are often early adopters which is a unique environment. … to the stage of the venture. Jinali Modi (YSE ’23) is disrupting the leather industry by making Banofi, a vegan plant-based leather from crop waste. Check out their product at …
… “A just energy future is undertaking the decarbonization of our system, switching over to renewable energy sources as fast as we should be. But at the same time, making sure that under-resourced communities and historically marginalized communities are … limited cash flow because of rent restrictions, so it can be challenging to take on energy efficiency measures because of the perception of risk associated with taking on upgrades …
… 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 … has access. He believes that as a society we need to rid ourselves of the notion that renewable energy is for the rich. He believes that small-scale solar panels can greatly … cost upwards of 10 million dollars to make. What I am thinking is more like in a remote community, $300 for panels would be sufficient to create a community charging station or a …
… disparities can affect minority communities. Energy costs can take away a lot from their personal income so they can’t elevate themselves.” As a member of Yale’s Bulldog … good idea to eventually expand the work of the Bulldog Sustainability group into the wider New Haven community to increase awareness. Marcus credits the CBEY team for the opportunity to indulge in his passions and forge his path in the clean energy and social justice fields. CBEY is proud to congratulate Marcus on …
… Indigenized Energy Initiative to hyperfocus on Native American partnerships in clean and renewable energy and to create job opportunities for people living in the energy-producing … is led by native people coming from the top down and giving them tools to build their own community is really great for a clean energy future. It makes it sustainable in the long … Indigenized Energy Initiative to hyperfocus on Native American partnerships in clean and renewable energy and to create job opportunities for people living in the energy-producing …
… the transition to clean energy futures through a more informed and inclusive clean energy community. “We want to form connections and share learnings, to foster a broader, more … Jeremiah Baumann, Deputy Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Energy, examining Renewables Integration and Grid Modernization for a Clean Energy Future. “We want to form … Jeremiah Baumann, Deputy Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Energy, examining Renewables Integration and Grid Modernization for a Clean Energy Future. “We want to form …
… to plugging in numbers and excel functions, I’m completely lost. I’ve been working in renewable energy policy and managing projects 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 them. In recent years, as the four main energy … I wanted financial tools that would help me move renewable energy projects forward in my community without burdening energy-impoverished households. I entered the Yale FDCE …