… is growing interest across various stakeholder groups in adopting land use best practices for new projects. Pollinator-friendly solar, which incorporates native grasses and … the first state to adopt a voluntary pollinator-friendly solar standard. However, research has yet to produce a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis that assesses both private … relative to conventional solar and farming warrant policy intervention. Governmental research and development funding could help support studies that are underway with a goal of …
… Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG From Solutions to Scale: Considerations and Insights for Investing in Nascent Climate Technologies … From Solutions to Scale: Considerations and … can play a critical role in solving the climate crisis during the 21st century. When researchers map out scenarios of policies and actions that could avert the worst impacts of … capital to bring promising solutions to scale. Traditional investing structures typically work best either early or late in the innovation process. Grants and public sector …
… a product provides to you, does it matter to you whether many others also use that product? For many products, the answer is yes. This simple idea that there are additional benefits to you if everyone else is using the same product is often called a network effect because as more people are ‘connected’ to the network, the benefits … there are additional benefits to you if everyone else is using the same product is often called a network effect because as more people are ‘connected’ to the network, the benefits …
… (EV) purchases first or invest in charging stations first? This report explores this so-called chicken-and-egg dilemma and provides recommendations for growing the EV market and increasing investment in EV charging stations. We compare EV … (EV) purchases first or invest in charging stations first? This report explores this so-called chicken-and-egg dilemma and provides recommendations for growing the EV market and …
… campaign (2012–2015), the number of homes with solar grew from about 800 to over 12,500. Research findings based on the campaign—the first of their kind—indicate that the success of Solarize rests on a few key components. This guidebook clearly maps the process for any town, or individual, interested in solarizing their community. Clean Energy Equity … campaign (2012–2015), the number of homes with solar grew from about 800 to over 12,500. Research findings based on the campaign—the first of their kind—indicate that the success of …
… For the world to meet the Paris Agreement goals, every company and organization should take responsibility for its emissions. But how do we translate an ambitious global goal—net-zero emissions by … tied to the Paris Agreement’s global carbon budget? And does the commitment account for the greenhouse gases the organization has put into the atmosphere in the past? A shared …
… Yale Center for Business and the Environment is partnering with the Connecticut Green Bank, Eversource, … that will advance renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut. The purpose of the research project, “Feasibility of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut,” is to … that will advance renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut. The purpose of the research project, “Feasibility of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut,” is to …
… Yale Center for Business and the Environment partnered with the Connecticut Green Bank, Eversource, … The purpose of the “Feasibility of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut” research project is twofold: to assess a realistic contribution from RTTs in achieving … The purpose of the “Feasibility of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut” research project is twofold: to assess a realistic contribution from RTTs in achieving …
… impact on society, promote corporate social responsibility, and use the power of business for higher purposes of social good. Now you’re wondering how this whole process works. Don’t … Signaling this commitment is a trend that has been catching on quickly, both domestically and abroad; to date, there are Certified B Corporations in 50 countries worldwide. … Signaling this commitment is a trend that has been catching on quickly, both domestically and abroad; to date, there are Certified B Corporations in 50 countries worldwide. …
… aquaculture and regenerative agriculture methods have garnered attention in recent years for their potential to combat climate change, enhance food system resilience, and promote … practices and examples of these approaches at work today, and the opportunity they present for deep and meaningful food systems transformation on land and at sea. Published February 2024 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based …