… change. Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and billionaire-politician Michael Bloomberg have all used the word to describe what’s needed to … to address climate change. That’s not to discount the brilliant and diligent work that went into the moon mission. The difference is that climate change is a far more complex … own than landing on the moon. Broadly, these ideas include switching to renewable forms of energy, reforming land management, improving agriculture, making buildings more efficient, …
… and the Environment (CBEY) opened its new certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy. With a cohort of 75 online learners from 10 countries, the year-long program is designed for working professionals committed to clean energy who want to advance their careers as well 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 …
… to the participants – both old and new – of a modern, smart grid. At the Smart Energy Summit in Austin on Feb. 18-19, energy professionals came together to explore the … behind-the-meter resources while delivering better customer experiences. Translating data into actionable insights Many utilities are already struggling to efficiently manage and … 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. …
… approached her in the library, and since then she’s enjoyed turning that initial spark into a reality. “Seeing something that was just an idea come to fruition has been so … approached her in the library, and since then she’s enjoyed turning that initial spark into a reality. “Seeing something that was just an idea come to fruition has been so … approached her in the library, and since then she’s enjoyed turning that initial spark into a reality. “Seeing something that was just an idea come to fruition has been so …
… and engage strong volunteer leadership (“solar ambassadors”) who are passionate about solar energy. The Yale Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) II team has designed, … households for Round 8-10 towns (combined) and control towns (combined). (Source: ACS 2016 5-yr Estimate, Connecticut Green Bank). Please note that participating towns and … 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 …
… at VERGE revolved around new products, services, and systems that could redefine energy, transportation, and the use of materials, making a better future possible and … save energy, portable chargers for electric vehicles, material information woven directly into clothing for easier reuse. I also heard about partnerships among start-ups, … changes like electrifying air travel or exponentially improving the potential for battery storage. Solving environmental challenges, particularly climate change, will require new …
… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of net metering in 2014 when the state legislature unanimously passed its landmark energybill. Act 236, also known as the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) program, which created a … Generating Station. Construction was to begin in 2012, unit 2 was to be completed by 2016, and unit 3 by 2019. To support the construction, SCE&G requested a total of 9 electric …
… line. The conservation finance space is also evolving beyond traditional grant financing into generating replicable and scalable deal types and structures that can accept more … investments generating social outcomes. With the global population projected to reach nine billion by 2050, continued human development will become increasingly reliant on intact … Finance Network. The new website for this publication is slated to launch in January 2016. Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice Sustainable …
… and verified results. “What is a challenge for the USFS could be potentially a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for investors,” said Zach Knight, co-founder and managing partner … a combination of increasing and monetizing greater water yield, increasing the provision of hydroelectricity due to greater water flow, and reducing the costs of fire suppression. … Finance Network. The new website for this publication is slated to launch in January 2016. Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable …
… by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics into our oceans. This work is promising, but it is also insufficient. Detailed here are … 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 … and often governments, are in favor of waste incineration, which they say produces energy and helps countries that face an over-abundance of waste and a dearth of energy. …