… of regular expectations; Carried an extreme impact; and Made us concoct explanations for their occurrence after the fact, making them explainable and predictable. When we consider Black Swan events, we tend to see … fall “outside of regular expectations” in two of an organization’s most important decision-making areas: accounting and risk assessment. An externality is defined in economics as the …
… What is hindering the availability of public capital and financing options for distributed solar? To some in structured finance, it seems like a great fit: solar … some of this engagement with the rating entities. Capital markets work with mature businesses that have a track record of success, Rottman said. The solar industry still … financing practices. At conferences, SEFA leaders are getting asked about how they are making headway with projects and accessing capital. Rottman said China has an initiative …
… Originally posted on the Clean Energy Finance Forum Imagine you could design the electricity market in one state from scratch. There are … offers utilities “a massive opportunity for cost savings.” It also provides an array of new business opportunities, such as customer-oriented services for bill optimization and energy … of better pricing, Kennerly said regulators might consider adopting performance-based ratemaking structures similar to the United Kingdom’s RIIO model . In contrast with traditional …
… coastlines. Even when these projects help communities, there are often consequences for natural systems. The dams interrupt fish runs. Seawalls hold back sediment that starve … evidence needed. This often starts with pilot analyses in specific places. For example, a case study by Conservancy scientists and Dow engineers showed that forests could be an … evidence needed. This often starts with pilot analyses in specific places. For example, a case study by Conservancy scientists and Dow engineers showed that forests could be an …
… On a night when most of Connecticut fretted about the bleak, snowy forecast, 15 residents of Avon considered a bright, sunny future. They were gathered in the … wave—word of solar expanding ever outward. Or so I’d been told. As a research assistant for SEEDS , a project that is tracking the Solarize program, I had read a great deal about … fall and cut the power. What happens when the grid goes down? Can I run the electricity for my home off the panels?” Barbara began to respond, explaining that the basic grid-tied …
… that states interested in boosting EV adoption rates should support the purchase of cars before investing in charging stations. With more EVs on the road, the private market will … the government hasn’t done so,” said Eitan Hochster, a researcher at the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment and one of the report’s authors. “What is clear is that high … of 3.3 million EVs on the road, with adequate charging infrastructure, by 2025. “States are making big EV policy choices across the United States,” Hochster said. “Georgia is cutting …
… and knowledgeable about solar. Solar Ambassadors and trusted town officials then advocated for the program and the installer through word of mouth, local publications, signs around … in some towns, was intended to test whether an online tool could help with the decision-making process. Our project partners noted that many community members had trouble using the … the one hand this could be interpreted as SolarCity free-riding on Solarize CT and taking business away from the local installers involved in Solarize. On the other hand, it speaks …
… these vehicles – is still in its infancy. This report outlines the technologies and business models necessary to ramp up growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market in the … of EVs are declining. Their ranges are becoming longer. And distributed generation is making it possible to use locally-sourced renewable energy to power EVs. But despite … file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]]Our work has indicated that this is not necessarily the case. Our analysis suggests that the best way for policymakers to facilitate the growth of …
… of 2014, approximately $6.57 trillion US-domiciled assets were under management with some form of SRI strategy, up from approximately $3 trillion in 2010. This represents more than … To keep up on one aspect of sustainable investing, stay tuned for the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment’s Conservation Finance Forum, a website and newsletter that … To keep up on one aspect of sustainable investing, stay tuned for the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment’s Conservation Finance Forum, a website and newsletter that …
… a switch, or that water will flow from a faucet. When Paul Lussier introduced the panel for CBEY's "Sustainability, Transparency, and Metrics in Business" event on April 22nd, he reminded the audience that it's that kind of trust that … if your rope or caribiner fails while rock climbing. So, as a climbing company that was making products for its employees, friends, and friends of friends, Patagonia had to make …