… ideas include switching to renewable forms of energy, reforming land management, improving agriculture, making buildings more efficient, recycling materials, and slowing population … involve large-scale shifts from how things were done in the past, which leads to the next key difference. Entire systems need to change. The moon landing may have been a … an additional four billion people to the planet, and we’ve cranked up global temperatures about 0.5°C warmer. In this changed biosphere, there’s one more key difference, one that may …
… as the transition to a clean economy. Vero Bourg-Meyer, Program Director, Clean Energy and Conservation Finance, Brad Gentry, the newly appointed Frederick K. Weyerhaeuser Professor … Bourg-Meyer, who is leading the development of this new certificate, is incredibly excited about the unique collaborative nature of this program. “There is not one solution to climate … Bourg-Meyer, who is leading the development of this new certificate, is incredibly excited about the unique collaborative nature of this program. “There is not one solution to climate …
… relationship. I attended the conference to find out how the energy industry is thinking about and planning for the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in homes, the … reliable and flexible grid operations, as well as more personalized customer service and bill savings, with the help of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and automation. … that brings together and automates all the IoT devices in the smart home, and ushers in the next generation of residential demand management (what some are calling virtual power plants …
… shellfish. To reach that size, they would need to double in size every day for the next several weeks. This was day one. Alexia Akbay (YSPH '19) After checking on the shrimp, … methane is a greenhouse gas that’s 20 to 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide. In fall 2017, Alexia learned about the benefits feeding seaweed to cattle while engaging in one of her favorite pastimes: …
… networks and engage strong volunteer leadership (“solar ambassadors”) who are passionate about solar energy. The Yale Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) II team … campaigns conducted across Connecticut by the non-profit SmartPower. Round 8 began in April 2017, and Round 10 concluded in September 2018. The reason why SEEDS II starts at Round 8 is … messaging focuses on how solar adoption can save money and stabilize electricity bills. The table below provides a summary of towns that received individual- and …
… It was one of a series of innovations that sparked the Industrial Revolution, and over the next few centuries, people became more prosperous, more numerous, and more connected with … is necessary to move from business as usual to a more sustainable path. I’ve been thinking about these two concepts now, three months after the conference, because they tie directly … vehicles, material information woven directly into clothing for easier reuse. I also heard about partnerships among start-ups, governments, and large companies to achieve big changes …
… of net metering in 2014 when the state legislature unanimously passed its landmark energy bill. Act 236, also known as the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) program, which created a … controlled field trials that explore what motivates residential solar installation. In 2017 and 2018, SEEDS II conducted Solarize campaigns in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode … as the Solarize campaigns ramped up. During the Solarize campaigns, news outlets talked about the failed nuclear plant deal daily and painted the utility companies and regulators …
… a resilient economy. But why should this event just emphasize the double bottom line? What about the environmental side of the equation? In 2013, the first shades of green began to … the Oceans Track was introduced, I had the honor of participating in the development of a conservation finance track that will be unveiled in a little over a week. This effort was … investments generating social outcomes. With the global population projected to reach nine billion by 2050, continued human development will become increasingly reliant on intact …
… Photo credit: Blue Forest Conservation Pay for Performance (PFP) Bonds, also known as Pay for Success Bonds or Social … and reduced risk of property and crop damage in wildfire-prone areas. What’s exciting about pay for performance instruments is their applicability to a wide range of … Related Events Investing for Impact: Matthew Weatherly-White, CAPROCK Wed, October 25th, 2017, 12:30 PM EDT — 1:30 PM EDT Evans Hall, Classroom 4410 … Photo credit: Blue Forest …
… is also a potential gold mine. The problem of plastics in the ocean represents a multibillion-dollar investment opportunity for those interested in financing the development of … on land, under specific conditions. In the marine environment, almost nothing is known about how the plastic will behave. The debate over waste incineration There is an ongoing … on land, under specific conditions. In the marine environment, almost nothing is known about how the plastic will behave. The debate over waste incineration There is an ongoing …