… recreational facilities to make friends and play soccer. I relied on libraries to learn a new language,” Sohi said. “That experience has really helped me understand why public … funding will target five distinct areas of investment: public transit infrastructure, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation, and rural and … There is also tremendous opportunity in the optimization of existing infrastructure using new technology and data analytics capabilities. But whether looking forward or looking …
… financial metrics such as NPV and payback period to decide whether to invest in a new project. ETS Simulation All three companies said they have gained valuable experience … incorporation of a carbon price into business processes and strategies has contributed to a new mindset of decision-making and generated new business opportunities,” said Osorio of CPFL. For Itaú Unibanco, “the simulation has …
… Industry accounts for 10 percent of total energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Connecticut. [1] Demand for heating and cooling industrial … buildings and their production processes represents roughly 60 percent of that. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) such as heat pumps, solar thermal and biomass could be … consumption by reducing, recycling and refueling energy streams. The “Feasibility of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut” project, which is currently underway, has …
… Natural disasters have filled the news in recent months, occurring so frequently that they seem to intimate apocalypse: … result, almost 40 percent of small enterprises in the U.S. shutter in the wake of shock. A new report out of the Yale Center for Business and the Environment explores how the private … continue apace—currently pegged between $250-300 billion per year—this report offers a new approach to relief that draws on latent potential in the private sector. The authors …
… together to consider environmental challenges being faced by three local organizations: NewHaven Farms , NewHaven Land Trust , and CitySeed’s Mobile Market . Liz Marsh, Farm-based … teams jump-started their work with an ideation session led by fellow students from Yale GreenLight . A student team works on their pitch in the courtyard at Evans Hall As they …
… to Climate Change Seed Grants! Five student teams were recently awarded grants as part of a new program providing support for innovative ideas to address critical catalysts and … Public Health and Yale College, with projects that have impact across the globe, from NewHaven to Ethiopia to Afghanistan to worldwide. “One of the key goals of this initiative is … family planning and reproductive health. They teach skills that prepare students to work in green-sector opportunities and take active, informed roles in public/civic life, creating …
… The launch of The Yale Center for Business & the Environment ’s new grant program last week, Entrepreneurial Solutions to Climate Change , could not have … University Office of Sustainability and the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies , the new grant program provides support for students or teams of undergraduate, graduate, … through a set of reinforcing and interconnected pathways; thus, slowing down or reversing greenhouse gas emissions is one of the most powerful leverage points for creating a more …
… Yale University has launched the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF). This new academic effort will provide high-quality research on the flow of capital into … These partnerships will strengthen YISF’s efforts to identify, develop and disseminate new ideas broadly through research, workshops and roundtables. YISF will focus on three … projects needs of sustainability-minded investors standards in the burgeoning Green Bonds market “Perhaps nothing has held back movement toward a sustainable future more …
… Harari (FES ’19, SOM ’19). The collection closely examines the barriers facing adoption of new, advanced energy technologies that can revolutionize electric-grid operations and … low price point would revolutionize electric-grid operations and business models as it set new cost benchmarks for energy storage. But despite the hype, the reception from utilities … Clancy, H. (2016, October 3). How the blockchain will disrupt energy markets. GreenBiz . Retrieved from …
… low- and moderate-income (LMI) households from installing rooftop solar systems. In a new research project based at Yale, we are testing solar uptake strategies focused on LMI … Community Development Block Grants , Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) , green bonds , revolving loan funds , and green banks can help solar companies access … low- and moderate-income (LMI) households from installing rooftop solar systems. In a new research project based at Yale, we are testing solar uptake strategies focused on LMI …