… media coverage of these events recedes, the local effects persist—often for years. Small businesses, which account for the vast majority of enterprises in the U.S. and employ … eligible for relief that targets individual households. As a result, almost 40 percent of small enterprises in the U.S. shutter in the wake of shock. A new report out of the Yale Center for Business and the Environment explores how the private sector, with its nimbleness and operations expertise, can support small businesses after disaster, …
… had a question for CBEY: How can we bring students from across Yale together to consider bigchallenges in sustainability? On October 7 th , that fledgling idea became a reality … Professor of Organizational Behavior at Yale School of Management, opened the conference with a discussion on the value of working in interdisciplinary teams and listening with … events for local residents. For example, considering the demographics of a particular neighborhood, the team suggested a “plotluck” dinner where community members can enter …
… and Yale Law School (YLS). The project proposes a multi-dimensional approach to investigate challenges in sustainable finance. YISF anticipates extensive interactions with market participants, leading scholars and non-profit organizations. These partnerships … for Business and the Environment , YISF will be co-led by Todd Cort, a faculty member with joint appointments at SOM and F&ES. “Our aim is to move swiftly toward meaningful …
… set by rooftop solar developers or financing companies. Third, low-income customers with low tax bills cannot claim tax incentives for solar projects. And fourth, many … channels for companies. Additionally, one report explains that marketing materials use energy terminology that is less familiar to residents, making it harder to explain the … permitting restrictions that impede the ability of individuals to acquire rooftop solar. (Connecticut has mapped restrictions here .) Possible Solutions to Bolster LMI Solar Demand …
… hot water (SHW) systems are no exception. A field study conducted at Yale found that the biggest barriers to RTT deployment are high upfront costs, lack of customer and installer … that leverage the unique financing and marketing capabilities of organizations like the Connecticut Green Bank can deliver more favorable rates and terms to consumers. … less than a dollar saved today . [1] (This is unreasonable because it indicates that even with zero-interest loans, people may still hesitate to install RTTs even when the costs are …
… ‘Rise’: our core purpose is to innovatively use all of our resources to drive positive changes in the lives of our stakeholders and communities to enable them to rise.” In October … of low-hanging fruits, but we are confident that we will be able to keep innovating.” The results of this work have been reassuring. When asked to join the Energy Productivity 100 … CBEY website . 2577 2657 Equity and Justice Clean Energy What happens when one of India’s biggest companies adopts an internal carbon price? … May 03, 2017 What happens when one of …
… days, you may notice a growing number of homes installing solar panels on their roofs. In Connecticut alone there are over 23,000 residential solar installations. [1] In 2011, the … U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative to develop more effective ways to communicate with low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities about solar. (These were defined as annual … Solarize campaigns from a local source, such as community partner’s newsletter, made a big difference. Moving forward, it’s obvious that we need to consider the medium through …
… and cooling technologies across the Northeast. Initiated by Yale University, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Connecticut Green Bank, the RTA is looking to expand this initiative to include … and installation processes. Importantly, the Renewable Thermal Alliance has also partnered with the Connecticut Green Bank to establish a sound financial foundation and stimulate …
… at Yale School of Management. Bringing together top teams from across the university with new venture ideas addressing public health and education needs, environmental issues … Innovation: MyHealth Ed . Launched by SOM student Vichi Jagannathan (SOM ’17) along with Elizabeth Chen and Christina Leos, MyHealth Ed has developed a mobile app called Real … Miller Prize: Arix Technologies . SOM student Dianna Liu (’18) came to Yale’s MBA program with a background in engineering from ExxonMobil and a vision for a new company that would …
… constructive conversations in a polarized world Think about the last time you tried to talk with someone about political, social, or environmental issues who didn’t already agree with … illustrating on a large scale how rare it is for individuals to break through and produce results for oneself, one’s organization, or our society as a whole. In Breaking Through … and effecting positive change. A series of exercises that thread through the chapters will challenge readers’ notions of advocacy, leadership, and authenticity. The journey of …