… state. Of the 13 proposals, three were selected by the Innovation Review Panel for further development at a recently held SEPA summit: Karl Rábago and Jim Kennerly: “ The Sharing … costs deterred competition. Duplicating grid infrastructure was neither profitable nor economically efficient. However, O’Boyle said, technological advances are now challenging … costs deterred competition. Duplicating grid infrastructure was neither profitable nor economically efficient. However, O’Boyle said, technological advances are now challenging …
… that starve beaches of sand. This, of course, has not gone unnoticed by the conservation community. But perhaps these thoughts are a bit unfair. We enjoy the benefits of dams and … places. For example, a case study by Conservancy scientists and Dow engineers showed that forests could be an economically-viable solution to reduce air pollution in Texas. Then we need to understand …
… their town. Solarize, which has unrolled across the state over the last three years, is a community-based program that leverages the power of social interaction to motivate rooftop … open houses and other events, the solar ambassadors reach out to friends, family, and community organizations who, in turn, spread the word to other friends or organizational … I realized that I was witnessing the Solarize model in action. Fellow members of the community—trusted messengers—were selling the benefits of solar just as much as Astrum. The …
… important now to look at the data on how public chargers affect EV purchases and how the economics of these chargers actually work.” When the Nissan Leaf dropped its prices in 2013, … than direct subsidies. “True scale is only possible with wise policies to encourage network development,” according to Jeffrey Schub, executive director of the Coalition for Green … can get this right, the growth potential is huge, as more consumers recognize the economic benefits of EVs while concern about charging station cost and availability fades …
… program. Since 2010, 58 Connecticut towns have participated in five rounds of this unique community-based marketing campaign, designed to motivate solar adoption among homeowners. … solar installation. SmartPower then helped the town recruit “Solar Ambassadors”—active community members who either had panels on their own rooftops or were passionate and … the program and the installer through word of mouth, local publications, signs around the community and social media. SmartPower helped coordinate a series of intimate educational …
… At the same time, there are important roles that governments can play in facilitating the development of a more robust EV charging infrastructure. While we recommend starting with … At the same time, there are important roles that governments can play in facilitating the development of a more robust EV charging infrastructure. While we recommend starting with … At the same time, there are important roles that governments can play in facilitating the development of a more robust EV charging infrastructure. While we recommend starting with …
… the money ultimately flows. In addition to a framework like Enlightened Finance, building community also matters. The conversations this year at the US SIF conference provided … of ESG consultants to creating standards to evaluate ESG-focused managers. The investment community plays an integral role in the transition to a restorative economy. “From … the money ultimately flows. In addition to a framework like Enlightened Finance, building community also matters. The conversations this year at the US SIF conference provided …
… 2015, and business didn't fare particularly well in many countries. Instead of looking to economic uncertainties for answers, Becker said that this dropping trust reflects a lack of … problems with trust in science, Lynn said. First, the IPCC has a dedicated, well-funded community actively trying to undermine trust, and second, scientists themselves lack many of … problems with trust in science, Lynn said. First, the IPCC has a dedicated, well-funded community actively trying to undermine trust, and second, scientists themselves lack many of …
… and underfunded, while natural barriers, like wetlands, have been stripped away by coastal development. Extreme weather events and rising ocean levels will only amplify the challenges … is because they’ve historically been expensive, and it’s been difficult to prove that the economics work out. So including additional revenue streams increases returns for private … which would go down if there were an oyster reef or wetlands protecting a really high-value community. This is kind of like monetizing future savings for these agencies and using that …
… years ago planning to transition to a career in corporate sustainability. Understanding the economic benefits that corporate environmental programs had, I was excited to contribute to … corporation”. Here, business adopts and operates based on the ideology of sustainable development. In other words, companies do well by doing good. The Third Wave Imagine a … access to big data to collect and deliver information about biodiversity loss in tropical forests. This product, an early warning system for threatened species, provides data and …