… “ An Adaptive Approach to Promote System Optimization ” Some crosscutting themes and insights have emerged from the variety of proposals submitted to the competition. Are … utility profits, and calling the regulated-monopoly structure of electricity distribution into question, O’Boyle said. Is Distributed Generation Good for Everyone? For many of the … would allow consumers to avoid energy consumption during peak hours of the day. How Can Carbon Costs Play a Role? “Price, value and cost are not the same things in utility …
… that. They do not see nature as something to control, or even something they have to take into account as they design a project. No. They see opportunity: They see that nature and … seeing that these new nature-based solutions – whether on their own or in combination with others – can meet community needs, while often being more resilient than built … into the Engineer’s Toolbox … Jun 25, 2015 Bringing Nature into the Engineer’s Toolbox Insights form Jen Molnar, MEM '04 and lead scientist at The Nature Conservancy Jen Molnar …
… known as solar ambassadors to drive the campaign. Through workshops, tabling at farmers’ markets, open houses and other events, the solar ambassadors reach out to friends, family, … person. On March 4th, I drove the hour up Interstate 91 from New Haven to Avon and slipped into the back row of the library to observe the campaign in action. The workshop had … adds cost. You’d want to do an analysis of whether it’s better to combine your panels with a battery system, or stick with a generator.” The advice came from Bernie, whose …
… adoption rates should support the purchase of cars before investing in charging stations. With more EVs on the road, the private market will build infrastructure. For EV supporters, … When the Nissan Leaf dropped its prices in 2013, for instance, a $1,000 drop translated into a 35 percent increase in demand. There was no clear relationship between the density of … When the Nissan Leaf dropped its prices in 2013, for instance, a $1,000 drop translated into a 35 percent increase in demand. There was no clear relationship between the density of …
… motivate solar adoption among homeowners. The program as a whole was called “Solarize,” and with each round we introduced a subset of towns to slight variations in the campaign. The … at Yale, I’m about to graduate and begin my career in clean-tech marketing. I know that the insights I’ve learned through participating in SEEDS this year will be invaluable in … at Yale, I’m about to graduate and begin my career in clean-tech marketing. I know that the insights I’ve learned through participating in SEEDS this year will be invaluable in …
… electric vehicle markets … electric vehicle markets … the development of a more robust EV charging infrastructure. While we recommend starting with encouraging EV purchases, the policy groundwork to support private investment in EVSE … Governments can have a massive impact by providing low-cost financing for EV chargers with off-balance-sheet repayment structures like property-assessed clean energy (PACE) or …
… and future trends in sustainable, responsible and impact investing. “We are delighted with the tremendous growth in attendance we have experienced over the past five years. It signals the growing interest in channeling assets under management into investments that advance important social and environmental issues,” said Lisa Woll, … engagement, to screening/divestment, to proactive ESG/Impact investment strategies—sharing insights and approaches is instrumental in continuing the momentum in sustainable …
… true identities, and provide a stronger sense of discipline for what does and does not fit into effective strategies. Can we trust the science? Although, as Becker mentioned, people … the world are performing on a variety of crucial environmental indicators, the EPI provides insights for businesses into successful approaches. However, Schwartz also emphasized the … what types of data to trust. In addition, going forward, as transparency becomes even more critical in environmental reporting, the EPI team is looking for ways in which overall …
… CBEY in 2008 to help build a program for socially minded entrepreneurs, who struggle with the same leopardian calculus: uncertain success through patience and persistence, the … to draw investors? And how would the product or idea both differentiate itself in crowded markets and protect competitive advantage? At lunch, the judges retreated to pick a winner … He and his brother finally decided to sustainably harvest Honduran wood and mill it locally into magnetic blocks. “We actually started out with a social problem,” he said, “and backed …
… and Sarah Wilson —devised a Flood Mitigation Bond to draw $200 million of private capital into coastal ecosystem restoration. The proposal aims to simultaneously restore coastlines … work around flooding is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is why we’re targeting them with our idea. Meaghan McGrath : In many places, the natural ecosystems that once performed … functions no longer exist. Coastlines have been built up and people have moved into these areas. So the Army Corps must replace what was once a natural barrier with …