… and the Environment (CBEY) opened its new certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy. With a cohort of 75 online learners from 10 countries, the year-long program is designed for working professionals committed to clean energy who want to advance their careers as well as the transition to a clean economy. Vero Bourg-Meyer, Program Director, Clean Energy and Conservation Finance, Brad Gentry, the newly appointed Frederick K. Weyerhaeuser …
… to the participants – both old and new – of a modern, smart grid. At the Smart Energy Summit in Austin on Feb. 18-19, energy professionals came together to explore the … behind-the-meter resources while delivering better customer experiences. Translating data into actionable insights Many utilities are already struggling to efficiently manage and … reliable and flexible grid operations, as well as more personalized customer service and bill savings, with the help of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and automation. …
… and engage strong volunteer leadership (“solar ambassadors”) who are passionate about solar energy. The Yale Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) II team has designed, … households for Round 8-10 towns (combined) and control towns (combined). (Source: ACS 2016 5-yr Estimate, Connecticut Green Bank). Please note that participating towns and … messaging focuses on how solar adoption can save money and stabilize electricity bills. The table below provides a summary of towns that received individual- and …
… line. The conservation finance space is also evolving beyond traditional grant financing into generating replicable and scalable deal types and structures that can accept more … investments generating social outcomes. With the global population projected to reach nine billion by 2050, continued human development will become increasingly reliant on intact … Finance Network. The new website for this publication is slated to launch in January 2016. Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice Sustainable …
… and verified results. “What is a challenge for the USFS could be potentially a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for investors,” said Zach Knight, co-founder and managing partner … a combination of increasing and monetizing greater water yield, increasing the provision of hydroelectricity due to greater water flow, and reducing the costs of fire suppression. … Finance Network. The new website for this publication is slated to launch in January 2016. Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable …
… by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics into our oceans. This work is promising, but it is also insufficient. Detailed here are … is also a potential gold mine. The problem of plastics in the ocean represents a multibillion-dollar investment opportunity for those interested in financing the development of … and often governments, are in favor of waste incineration, which they say produces energy and helps countries that face an over-abundance of waste and a dearth of energy. …
… additional €100 million in the development of more recyclable plastic materials. India : In 2016 the Indian Government enacted the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 . Their written intent was “to give thrust on plastic waste minimization” and “adopt … their own supply chains, at their cost, to ensure that it is recycled. This translates into huge costs transferred to businesses since the supply chain now must run in both …
… from the fossil fuel industry. Yale is a large and influential investor, with a $29 billion endowment. If it changes its investment practices, it spurs a tangible and immediate … ’21), Cary Krosinsky (Yale SOM) Reed and Rissman focused on academic research before diving into entrepreneurship. While at Yale, they co-wrote three papers on sustainable investing. … from the fossil fuel industry. Yale is a large and influential investor, with a $29 billion endowment. If it changes its investment practices, it spurs a tangible and immediate …
… at the annual Sustainable Textiles conference hosted by Textile Exchange. Integrating SDGs into corporate social responsibility strategy was a core focus area, and will only become … promote the SDGs, though they may address them behind the scenes. However, integrating SDGs into business strategy should dispel this belief. Instead, publically aligning with the SDGs … quality education. While I’m sure they’re not opposed, access to education doesn’t fit into their business model. Now entering the food space with Patagonia Provisions ® they …
… that are going to allow the world to sustainably and responsibly feed the expected 10 billion people by 2050. Plant-based foods currently compose a $3.7 billion market, according … in the space (Good Catch, Terramino Foods and Ocean Hugger) have only been around since 2016, and there are a number of clean meat companies starting to work on seafood. Legal and … what we have already lost from animal agriculture and how to further bring sustainability into our food system through plant-based foods. 2713 Equity and Justice Environmental …