… program that leverages peers and social networks to encourage residential solar adoption through a group pricing strategy. Solarize campaigns spread the knowledge of solar benefits … recognized non-profit SmartPower, Duke University, Tel Aviv University, Connecticut Green Bank, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, and MySunBuddy. The … towns are different for each round and 2015 is the base year for cumulative installation data. Comparing Community- and Individual-oriented Messaging SEEDS II analyzes two different …
… current technologies and resources won’t sustain those changes. This past fall, I attended Greenbiz VERGE , a conference in Oakland, California that brought together professionals and … of a plug, but it’s an important one. Students can get a crash course in data analytics through the Data for Impact 101 Intensive , and they can come up with bold new ideas to … that we collect, which is partly a result of having internet-connected computers in our buildings, vehicles, skies, and pockets. We’ve also expanded our capacity to analyze data …
… School of Forestry and Environmental Studies has partnered with Duke University, the CT Green Bank, and non-profit SmartPower to conduct a series of rigorous controlled field … Carolina During Q2 and Q3 of 2018, SmartPower facilitated a series of pilot programs in SC. Through on-the-ground community outreach, engagement of solar ambassadors and community … School of Forestry and Environmental Studies has partnered with Duke University, the CT Green Bank, and non-profit SmartPower to conduct a series of rigorous controlled field …
… line? What about the environmental side of the equation? In 2013, the first shades of green began to emerge in the SOCAP curricula. Lindsay Smalling, director of programming at … opportunities – from sustainable timber and agricultural investments to water quality and green infrastructure – and what it will take to make these deals scalable, repeatable and … line? What about the environmental side of the equation? In 2013, the first shades of green began to emerge in the SOCAP curricula. Lindsay Smalling, director of programming at …
… without harming the environment. Plastics, it seems, have reached their shelf life in the green-economy. Understanding the informal sector In the world of plastics, 19 out of the 20 … project to provide “hard numbers on the amount of litter entering the ocean by using real data collected on coastlines and cities across the globe.” The Ocean Conservancy, along with … technology to solve the existing crisis; that is, perhaps for the time being it is better to incinerate plastic waste than let it leak into the oceans. The debate over …
… Here we discuss efforts underway to address the problem. Plastic enters the environment through several paths (see The Plastic Problem ). In early 2015, research led by University of Georgia professor Jenna Jambeck linked worldwide data on solid waste, population density, and economic status to estimate the amount of … biggest soft drink companies for using only 7 percent recycled plastic in their products. Greenpeace later launched targeted campaigns against companies like Coca-Cola. Numerous …
… file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]] Figure 1: Heat pump installations in Connecticut supported by a grant from United Illuminating and Eversource in the period 2012 through 2017. Top: Heat pump installations per 1000 residents. Bottom: Total number of heat … Connecticut that either 1) have received support to install solar PV from the Connecticut Green Bank , 2) have received support to energy audits (HES) from United Illuminating (UI) …
… to increase production, fulfill orders and continue to grow." - Monika Dharia, cofounder of GreenGear GreenGear Supply Company, co-founded by Russell Heller (YC ‘19), Monika Dharia (Duke) and … rise to 20% by 2050. This contributes 18 billion pounds of waste to our oceans annually. GreenGear’s ponchos are made from a material that, when the source material is grown, …
… ideas. Patrick Reed (YC ‘16) and Gabe Rissman (YC ‘17) initially joined forces through activism. As undergraduates, they were co-leaders of the student group Fossil Free … funds and certifying fund managers. They compare “Real Impact” funds and managers to LEED buildings or USDA Organic produce. When options are verified by a third party, consumers can … funds and certifying fund managers. They compare “Real Impact” funds and managers to LEED buildings or USDA Organic produce. When options are verified by a third party, consumers can …
… to supporting low-carbon heating and cooling markets and technologies. “There is no better evidence than the breadth and quality of this year’s applicants to demonstrate how a … that will readily provide residential and business owners the cost savings and reduced greenhouse gas impacts associated with the installation of a renewable heating and cooling … installers, will be a project partner. Primary applicant: City of Cambridge. A regional data clearinghouse known as oTherm that will standardize renewable thermal energy data and …