… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of net metering in … the patchwork service territories create particular challenges, as customers at outreach events often get their energy from diverse sources despite living in the same town. The … To support the construction, SCE&G requested a total of 9 electric rate hikes, which the PublicService Commission (PSC) approved. SCANA, SCE&G’s parent company, and Santee Cooper …
… economy [that can] address the world’s toughest challenges.” The upcoming annual flagship event in San Francisco on Oct. 9-15 (SOCAP15) is considered the largest conference for … into generating replicable and scalable deal types and structures that can accept more private capital. In addition to considering environmental issues, the impact investing … stories covering the conservation finance curriculum at SOCAP. It is part of an online publication produced as a partnership between Yale Center for Business and the Environment …
… have been gaining significant traction during the past several years as a way to entice private capital to help address challenging social problems. There have been eight PFP deals … normally burn up. USFSspending on fire suppression leads to less money for wildfire prevention, creating a vicious cycle that Blue Forest Conservation is aiming to disrupt. This … issues from taxpayers to private investors. They also allow for the more efficient use of public capital; the government pays only if outcomes are achieved. The federal government is …
… to solve the plastics problem. The previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics into our oceans. … in and providing services to the waste management sector. Beyond waste management, waste prevention is also a potential gold mine. The problem of plastics in the ocean represents a … CSIRO, a research agency of the Australian Federal Government, launched the world’s largest marine pollution project to provide “hard numbers on the amount of litter entering the ocean …
… world—though these alone are far from enough to solve the problem: less than 6 percent of marine plastics occur as litter on the beach. … Source: Green Alliance Corporate Commitments: Growing understanding among the public and the growing threat of NGO attacks on plastic packaging led companies from across … file-default","data-delta":"3"}}]] Despite these efforts on the part of NGOs, private companies, and governments, a number of important steps remain to support truly …
… A common story in the world of heating and cooling is that households tend to wait until their old … Figure 2: Triggers to installing primary heating systems. The survey points to three key events that trigger a decision to install a new heating and cooling system. Most … Figure 2: Triggers to installing primary heating systems. The survey points to three key events that trigger a decision to install a new heating and cooling system. Most …
… The Sobotka Seed Stage SuccessStories will introduce you to former recipients of the grants who … tool with a history of creating impact,” said Reed, “But that it was ignored by the general public.” The pair set out to empower individual investors. In 2017, they founded Real Impact … findings to be relevant and actionable outside of the academic world, so they decided to publicly rate mutual funds, based on sustainability. In doing so, they sought guidance from …
… The Renewable Thermal Alliance (RTA) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s RTA Seed Innovation Grant. By providing … to help expand the market for RTTs, which remains hobbled by unfavorable economics, low public awareness, lack of affordable financing, and an immature industry. Recipients of the … the winners of this year’s RTA Seed Innovation Grant. You will also be able to view the event online (advance registration required). Awarded every fall, the RTA Seed Innovation …
… We’ve all read the stats. The average consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but … However, integrating SDGs into businessstrategy should dispel this belief. Instead, publically aligning with the SDGs can be a source of competitive advantage. D - Dedicate … However, integrating SDGs into businessstrategy should dispel this belief. Instead, publically aligning with the SDGs can be a source of competitive advantage. D - Dedicate …
… Shortly after concluding their most recent campaign, researchers working on the Yale SEEDS … officially launched at Pequot Library Auditorium in Southport on September 25. The event convened the program’s three collaborators alongside suppliers of related … officially launched at Pequot Library Auditorium in Southport on September 25. The event convened the program’s three collaborators alongside suppliers of related …