… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it makes perfect sense to … the group’s discussion topics varied significantly, all of which aimed to address future challenges, not just react to current ones. This past 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 …
… at a San Francisco VC investor’s office this April, we talked about power. The investor focuses her investments on companies that bring ownership and decision-making power to … 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 Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the … project would provide clean, reliable energy for a Head Start center, a school, and a water pump. The tribe currently plans to use $500,000 in Department of Energy (DOE) grants …
… and we must think deeply about who a sustainable practice actually serves. For example, the use of electric cars is seen as sustainable in the US, but meanwhile, in the countries in … hard to think about what clean energy actually looks like. I did an investigation into lands owned by Yale in Maine. The state of Massachusetts wants to be green by 2030, so they … Maine and all the way to Massachusetts. To build that line you would have to cut through forests and wilderness in Maine. What we found is if you cut down all the trees in those …
… has afforded me. If you are grappling with the idea of starting up, either now or in the future, this is my attempt to convince you that university, whether that’s undergrad 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 … the worst case is you leave with just a degree and a great story to tell”, and this truly caused the pivot. Accessibility to testing ground of early adopters – As an early founder, …
… Associates’ (CRA) Energy Practice based out of London. Prior to joining CRA, he worked at NewYork State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) advising NYS energy policy … power generators, and transmission entities to advance policy solutions to achieve NewYork State’s net zero emissions targets. Clean Energy Equity and Justice Mayank …
… degree. During that time, he saw the challenges facing the energy sector in the small island nation which led him to the doors of YSE and CBEY. Through the internship, Elwin teamed … these organizations.” Elwin says his goal in all of this is to contribute to a just energy future, something he says we can achieve in our lifetime. But in order to do so, the key is … multifamily buildings tend to have complex financing structures and limited cash flow because of rent restrictions, so it can be challenging to take on energy efficiency measures …
… 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 … to transforming our society from fossil fuels to clean energy. This school of thought focuses on practical solutions and this is where Sena believes the future of energy lies. “We need to cooperate. We need to be practical. We need to find …
… senior student-athlete pursuing Environmental studies at Yale. How does he know this? Because it's his story. Marcus came to CBEY with a curiosity to understand how we can better … 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 … Energy Access Through Policy: Meet Pratima Garg Centering Communities in the Clean Energy Future: Meet Marc Gonzalez Building Energy Sovereignty Through Clean Energy: Meet Hilary …
… the advancement of clean energy depends on our ability to incorporate the past into the future. Yale College student Hilary Griggs was selected for the inaugural Planetary … energy.” Primarily, Hilary is passionate about the role Native American tribes play in land preservation and energy output and how clean energy can sustain these communities. … Native American tribes are technically sovereign but there are many ways in which, because of the history with the federal government, their sovereignty has been infringed upon …
… from across the world to share ideas and inspire equity in the transition to clean energy futures through a more informed and inclusive clean energy community. “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 … clean energy sector,” said Nojeim. And don’t miss out on the culminating address from Shalanda Baker, Deputy Director for Energy Justice at the Office of Economic Impact and …