… 1: Will the program be helpful to someone already working in the energy field? Hard yes. I don’t have technical expertise, and much of my understanding of energy is contextual. … current? Energy is so quickly changing, is the curriculum able to incorporate innovations? Yes and no. The materials were created for the first cohort three years ago, which is a … change, and with it a shift in clean energy policy that wasn’t subtle. There are newer programs, technology and data than in the course materials. But even with moments of …
… Shortly after starting the FDCE program, it became clear that tech and IP are part of the renewables universe, but not the center of it—and that I’d learn at least as much from other … and ideas to contribute—and many have been willing to help others who’ve struggled with new concepts. On that front, both the FDCE community platform and the independent FDCE ’22 … a framework that members of the cohort can build on by sharing their expertise in renewables, policy, finance, law, government, automotive, public utilities, NGOs, or the …
… the great people I worked with but didn’t feel like I was exactly where I needed to be. I knew I wanted to do more with my career and through my interactions with the new peer group, it was time to start pushing myself outside my comfort zone and seek new opportunities. By chance, one of the guys in that peer group (shout out to Will Hardison …
… also wanting a no-nonsense perspective when I was considering applying. Let me start by saying that I already had a background of over 10 years in energy policy, engineering, and … actually learn how to finance and deploy clean energy, as the program title affirms? TLDR: yes and yes. It has been a relief, and a joy, to know that as the program progressed, my … coursework would culminate in students creating a financial balance spreadsheet for a renewable energy project. It sounded like a big deal. And in the industry, it is. But if that …
… movements slow when they spot a family of deer just off the trail. They marvel at the whole new world just a few blocks from their home. When I watch them, I think of my own hours … of bees surrounded me, and I listened to the low hum as they made a box of frames their new home. With any luck, they would build a whole new world of honey and comb in what were now empty frames. It is in these moments in nature …
… climate-focused company. Students in this independent study will conduct research on new, innovative sectors with the potential for transformative positive impact. These focus … a report. (Find the appendix on page 5 of this document ). Project II: Utility-scale Renewables as a Public Market Opportunity (2-3 Students) For this project, students will … by private equity firms. The purpose of this research project will be to determine why renewable energy developer-owner-operators specifically have either not been able to, or …
… and continue to be, men. Beyond impact, men also contribute more towards climate change: New York Times reporter Lauren Jackson declares that, “men have a larger carbon footprint … or gender policy measures” but unfortunately this was not prioritized. This piece from UN news further highlights the issue on gender and climate. The private sector was highly … and continue to be, men. Beyond impact, men also contribute more towards climate change: New York Times reporter Lauren Jackson declares that, “men have a larger carbon footprint …
… partnership between the private investment community and tribal nations that will harness renewable energy on native lands, in order to create sustainable economic opportunities that … partnership between the private investment community and tribal nations that will harness renewable energy on native lands, in order to create sustainable economic opportunities that … partnership between the private investment community and tribal nations that will harness renewable energy on native lands, in order to create sustainable economic opportunities that …
… high economic potential as well, with a total addressable market of US $26 billion by 2030. New players are emerging to capitalize on this market. Enovix, was the first silicon anode … recycling, but supply can continue to increase through other means, such as advances in new battery chemistries that use fewer raw materials and the development of new mines to widen the supply chain. Several established players already dominate the market …
… midst of a global pandemic when they applied to the FDCE program in early 2020, the good news is that the program was always designed to be flexible and virtual. This format not … it because I revisited the intricacies of the policy.” - Sarah Rosenblat , FDCE ‘21 The Renewable Energy Project Finance course also gives participants an opportunity to build a … … Mar 02, 2021 “One of the coolest things I’ve done since undergrad” What Participants Are Saying About the Financing and Deploying Clean Energy program Caroline James (MBA '22) Are …