… energy for marginalized communities with nothing but a good internet search and your hands. That's what Vijjasena (Sena) Sugionois achieved at a time when most of us were just … energy. “When we are thinking about solar, we are thinking about solar farms and those cost upwards of 10 million dollars to make. What I am thinking is more like in a remote … solutions and this is where Sena believes the future of energy lies. “We need to cooperate. We need to be practical. We need to find solutions by working with other people – …
… Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed funding for early-stage innovative solutions … infrastructure applications. BlueGreen Materials slashes the embodied carbon and repair costs for seaports, offshore wind, and shoreline protection by accelerating microalgae's … Farms: Chestnut and Hazelnut Agroforestry for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation in PA's Endless Mountains Ryan Smith (Yale School of Environment), Lily Hollister, and Luke Smith …
… Yale Clean Energy Conference is nearly here, and we have to ask – are you ready? We know building a just clean energy future is going to take all of us. That’s why we’re so excited to bring together students, alumni, and passionate individuals … Tallmadge YSE ‘20, Tribal Engagement, Navajo Power Clean energy is an essential tool that can advance environmental justice and racial and economic equity – but we can only get …
… which were then processed out-of-state due to the dearth of Montana-based USDA-inspected facilities. Despite the expense and effort of the initial processing logistics, TPP has … suppliers, simulated the energy system on Pierson’s property, and assessed the capital cost and reliability of different energy system configurations. The Yale team also offered … assume?” says Heilbrun. TPP’s renewable energy-powered meat processing plant is an exemplar that can be replicated in other locations across the world. A full copy of the Yale team's …
… The biggest obstacle to clean energy in lower-income and BIPOC communities is access. That’s according to Marcus Mauney, a senior student-athlete pursuing Environmental studies … Marcus discussed one of the biggest obstacles in working with low-income communities: building trust. Working with PosiGen, he was able to reach low-income residents on how clean … Many people don't understand how these disparities can affect minority communities. Energy costs can take away a lot from their personal income so they can’t elevate themselves.” As a …
… for people living in the energy-producing sector of the United States. Hilary notes that tribes have historically been disenfranchised by fossil fuels and the federal government. Her aim is to not only support work that empowers Indigenous communities through their tribal knowledge of the environment and … with and is led by native people coming from the top down and giving them tools to build their own community is really great for a clean energy future. It makes it …
… Solutions in Clean Energy - Internship and Fellowship Program (PSiCE) is a new program that offers summer research and internship opportunities to students at Yale who are … took for Yale rising senior Marc Gonzalez to discover he wanted a future in clean energy. That decision, coupled with the understanding of how our current energy system does not work … all levels of government as well as utility companies to ensure that there can be a seamless transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. “With CBEY, I’m working with Elevate …
… in Clean Energy - Internship and Fellowship Program (PSiCE) is a just-launched program that offers summer research and internship opportunities to students at Yale who are … in India. A lover of nature and hiking, the drastic changes she saw to the environment that accompanied development in her home country, especially hydro projects, led Pratima to … in both the public and private sectors in her journey till now, Pratima wants to build on her insights by applying them to increasing access to renewable energy. “The …
… mitigation, these technologies also bring local benefits to the individuals and communities that adopt them. Rooftop solar can cut energy bills and reduce polluting fossil electricity … of EV and solar growth. Price declines, subsidies, and rebates have all contributed to making solar and EVs cost-competitive with legacy technologies, accelerating adoption. Connecticut’s Solarize …
… These students want to get in the “sandbox” and create new ideas and possible ventures that can help mitigate impacts of the climate change crisis. This year, seven teams of … and community members. A 30 person survey of graduate students found that, in order, cost, location, and knowledge were the largest barriers to composting for Yale graduate … as Gather New Haven, and commission local artists to design and decorate fridges. SASSY+ Alessandro Zulli (PhD Student, School of Engineering and Applied Science) Isobel Campbell …