… policy that wasn’t subtle. There are newer programs, technology and data than in the course materials. But even with moments of specifics feeling dated, the narrative and … their time. And Yale does a good job of making me feel part of the Yale community, offering resources, talks, and office hours with professors who are truly passionate about education. … others recognize this credential in my professional life. But after attending the program I can say I have a lot more respect for certificate programs. This has been academically …
… with something like this: Patent lawyers, huh? I’ve met a lot of them over the years, and I can tell you this: what they lack in personality they more than make up for in intelligence. … I’d learn at least as much from other members of the cohort as I would from the formal course materials. At the first of the live sessions in the Clean Energy Policy course (which … Sanchez and Lori Ann Santamaria, two incredible members of the cohort) have been fantastic resources. On both platforms, students give tips on how to approach assignments (a great …
… that piqued my interest. I knew that I had substantial knowledge gaps in the mechanics of our business, and they were a hurdle that I couldn’t research or network my way over. With … and from home I decided to apply. After being accepted into this year’s cohort I was of course ecstatic but as the days crept closer to the first class I began to panic. It’s been a … I’m frequently flipping back through lectures and models as they pertain to my new world. I can’t wait to see what else I will learn from the last half of the program as well as from …
… I was purely interested in the second half of the program: the 16 weeks of applicable coursework on energy project financing. And I just wanted to know: is the financing half of … “This is fun. My grandpa loved working these puzzles with me. But, how is this going to help me finance energy projects?” And so some skepticism took hold. The very next day, we … coursework. It's natural to feel some skepticism when considering what a program like this can deliver on. I can confirm that my skepticism has been appeased. I’m grateful for the …
… In our first week of orientation of the Financing and Deploying Clean Energy program, Yale … own hours spent laying across the bridge of the wetlands, amazed by the ease with which the water bugs strode across the still water. There was brilliance in the way their tiny leg … when you teach entire communities, not simply individuals. But this is knowledge that we can receive only when we meet the water bugs and bees where they are, when we take care of …
… for a team of students to participate in an independent study (equivalent to a full-credit course: 3 credits YSE/4 units SOM) in partnership with Climate Real Impact Solutions I … tailwinds, coupled with the magnitude of the task in hand, conspire to present an investment opportunity worth trillions of dollars over the coming decades. In particular, … outside of the European Union, with most corporate-level transactions occurring via private markets, including the recent acquisitions of Cypress Creek, Amp Solar, Origis …
… I was ecstatic when I received the opportunity to attend the climate conference: I spent four fantastic days at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. The 2021 United … This piece from UN news further highlights the issue on gender and climate. The private sector was highly engaged . There was great energy around the pavilions and side … change without adequately providing such nations with the significant amount of funds and investments required to transition to a greener economy. Even with its limited resources, …
… Energy Partnership (REP): REP is on a mission to establish a partnership between the privateinvestment community and tribal nations that will harness renewable energy on native lands, … heat pump obstacle. Let’s TalC: Let’s TalC is one of the first podcasts in Mandarin that encourages youth opportunities for sustainable development. The “C” represents their attention …
… companies. They are typically sponsored by industry veterans, institutional investors, private equity professionals, and hedge fund managers with a proven track record for … economy. For more background on SPACs, check out this article by Yale lecturer and SPAC investment officer Dan Gross. To dive deeper into the world of SPACs, a group of twelve Yale … The students researched and presented potential investment opportunities across four industries – namely battery storage, sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and …
… and wondering about what sets it apart? Maybe you’re contemplating this opportunity for your team. Or maybe you’re a Yale alum wondering: what is this program about? I canhelp you with that. My name is Caroline James, and I’m a first-year MBA candidate at the … the intricacies of the wind turbines, or whatever the equation for the week is. It’s an investment in myself and in my future and that’s very important to me. The flexibility of …