… students to conduct an independent study (1.5 credits) on mapping climate tech. Over the course of the semester, the students will define sub-categories of the climate tech landscape … The pathways are vastly different, but one thing they have in common is a central role for new technologies, all of which fall under the growing category known as climate tech . New … climate tech, along with examples of how various startups and investor portfolios might fit into those categories. The framework should be clear enough that others in the space can use …
… technologies. Each student (or pair of students) will focus on 1-2 technologies. Over the course of the semester, the students will review existing articles and reports, while also … to some extent, on technological innovation. So, what does it take to turn a societal need into a functional reality? Scientific breakthroughs are only part of the challenge. After … for buildings (including HVAC) Electric grid modernization Transportation and mobility Food and agriculture Advanced manufacturing techniques NOTE: Some of the language in this …
… and climatologists from around the world to build the Open Climate Platform, an open-source and not-for-profit climate accounting system designed to track accountability to … pledges. With topics ranging from next-gen technologies to government and civic group impact, the event brought together hundreds of participants for discussions and facilitated … to commit efforts throughout a year-long campaign, upon which the group is open for new organizers and team reconfigurations. Contact: Martin Wainstein, PhD …
… We analyzed the data at the census block group level for 7 Avangrid feeders and 8 Eversource feeders. Census block groups are small geographical units typically including a few hundred people. These feeders are control and treatment feeders from our value-of-solar (VOS) study. The results indicate that there is a weak statistical … groups (treatment block groups). 2,493 other block groups in Connecticut are considered as our control block groups. We then matched these block groups with the 2018 Block-Group …
… at Yale there are a number of centers, programs, and people dedicated to supporting our innovative community, which means there are plenty of resources to help those who are … intensives, some of which have included programs co-sponsored by CBEY such as “Data for Impact 101” and the “Climate Change Solutions Generator.” These intensives are an excellent … of interest. Some jobs/projects/ research topics also involve components that can transform into entrepreneurial ventures, such was the case for startups like Simplex Sciences, which …
… and innovation ecosystem continues to develop it’s crucial that we leverage our resources to empower our neighbors,” says Onyeka Obiocha, managing director at the Tsai … pitch competitions awarding cash prizes to the strongest ventures. This year, due to the impact of COVID-19, the event will be held online. While Startup Yale has been around for … that supports homeless youth financially, socially, and professionally. Havenly Treats is a food business and job and leadership training program for refugee women. Havenly is …
… in partnership with the local utility companies -- United Illuminating (UI) and Eversource . Six of the circuits fell under UI’s territory and four under Eversource’s. … that had a Solarize campaign between January and June of 2019, there were on average +3.9 new installations per 1,000 people living in the circuit, which is +1.6 higher than the … town meetings were also more successful. These early lessons could magnify the impact of future efforts and increase the adoption of solar in high-impact circuits, …
… The Renewable Thermal Alliance (RTA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 RTA Seed Innovation Grant. By providing $15,000 to each of the four winners, the grant will support novel approaches to supporting low-carbon heating and … readily provide residential and business owners the cost savings and reduced greenhouse gas impacts associated with the installation of renewable heating and cooling systems. Primary …
… scaling up and using lessons learned to pivot intonew fields. CBEY: Tell us about your venture. Symbrosia: Symbrosia is a startup located in Kona, Hawaii, scaling the … about a solution to a problem or environmental/social issue. The only way you can have an impact is by testing yourself and attempting to create solutions. Poda: Yessenia: Take the … a more inclusive vision of entrepreneurship Startup Yale celebrates student innovation Proposal to ConvertFoodWasteIntoNewProductsWinsSabinPrize Process to Improve …
… through investment. Investors will recover costs through the transformation of currently wasted urban biomass into high-value products — think taking a street tree and turning it into furniture instead … cost savings and emits 1% of the emissions. “This funding will be critical in fueling our beta pilot this winter where we are launching dozens of systems across the country with …