… of Forestry & Environmental Studies, welcomes Heather Fitzgerald as the Center’s first Program Manager. In this position, Fitzgerald will work closely with students on the … mission of CBEY embodied in its students; in them, she sees the potential for radical and powerful progress. “I think the most change is going to come from startups and … mission of CBEY embodied in its students; in them, she sees the potential for radical and powerful progress. “I think the most change is going to come from startups and …
… sustainability conference in the fall of 2015 and engaged with the CBEY GreenLight workshop program to re-design conferences to be engaging and meaningful. Yale GreenLight was formed … and leaders of organizations at the intersection between business and the environment. Ideation workshops are highly interactive, fast-paced sessions designed to generate new and … and inspire people to do something good in the world. From there, we started a rapid-fire ideation where we brainstormed how to reinvent the conference experience in order to engage …
… but before we know it, exams will be wrapping up. With the constant hubbub of the academic calendar, sometimes we forget to take stock of everything that happens here through CBEY. We … FES alum Andrew Winston spoke to a packed audience for a lunch talk covering ideas from his book The Big Pivot: Radically Practical Strategies for a Hotter, Scarcer, and … http://cbey.yale.edu/events/unlocking-energy-efficiency-market-how-better-financing-smart-technology-and-aggressive A panel discussion of the impacts and risks of hydraulic …
… of players in the industry are beginning to recognize this untapped potential. Village Power Finance, based in Palo Alto, Calif., uses a model that engages community … thought about whether they should do cash or not; thought about whether they should get a bank loan; and thought about whether they should go to one of the large, big-name solar … doing it. CEFF: Can you talk about some of the challenges and hurdles you’ve run into? The idea of community solar isn’t new, but there aren’t many companies that have really made it …
… paper, “ Accessing Secondary Markets as a Capital Source for Energy Efficiency Finance Programs: Program Design Considerations for Policymakers and Administrators .” Clean Energy … expand the amount of capital flowing into energy efficiency financing. The ability of banks or public entities to bundle and resell energy efficiency finance creates a conduit … expand the amount of capital flowing into energy efficiency financing. The ability of banks or public entities to bundle and resell energy efficiency finance creates a conduit …
… 17 th . But, the March 25 th application deadline is fast approaching! Mark your calendars. Every year, the Sabin Prize awards $25,000 to the most promising Yale venture at … past winners include SilviaTerra , which identifies and quantifies trees in a forest using smartphones and satellite imagery. This year, as Yale entrepreneurship offerings expanded, … as April 17 th approaches, but remember that even if you haven’t yet pulled together your ideas for an application, spring break is an excellent time to get started. The CBEY …
… grown to serve twice as many students and dramatically expanded the range and depth of our program offerings. Our network has branched out to include more business, nonprofit and … media channels. Our growing presence on Facebook , LinkedIn and Twitter indicates the power of these tools for both communication and conversation. Join Us Above all else, the … website aims to demonstrate the Center’s role as a connector—of organizations, people and ideas. These connections drive the continued success of our work. As we build and strengthen …
… imperative. Through the CBEY Student Pitch Competition, open to any student with a good idea and a willingness to sell it, we convinced a jury of our peers that a program around corporate water stewardship and water risk was an important new resource for … of the resources linked throughout the blog. For students interested in delving into other ideas, make sure to check out the CBEY Student Pitch Competition when it's announced this …
… The Executive MBA program at Yale launched in 2005. Less than a year ago, the program was designed to cater to … for executive professionals particularly interested in business training. "This is a powerful way for our students to differentiate themselves as leaders. Organizations are … for executive professionals particularly interested in business training. "This is a powerful way for our students to differentiate themselves as leaders. Organizations are …
… more about building resilience rather than just managing risks. This is most evident in the power sector where changing climates require energy generation firms that can withstand … changes to reduce emissions. IKEA recently pledged to use renewable energy for all of their power. Peter Knight, President of Generation Investment Management US, believes that the … more about building resilience rather than just managing risks. This is most evident in the power sector where changing climates require energy generation firms that can withstand …