… Watt created an improved version of the steam engine, which enabled humankind to power manufacturing and transportation on a previously impossible scale. It was one of a series of … 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 … and experienced mentors. “Why is that good?” For me, one of the most striking moments at Greenbiz VERGE happened during a panel on moonshots, big ideas that now seem impossible but …
… metering in 2014 when the state legislature unanimously passed its landmark energy bill. Act 236, also known as the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) program, which created a … School of Forestry and Environmental Studies has partnered with Duke University, the CT GreenBank, and non-profit SmartPower to conduct a series of rigorous controlled field trials that …
… Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of impact investing since its inception in 2008. The curriculum has rarely covered the … 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 …
… known as Pay for Success Bonds or Social Benefit Bonds, have been gaining significant traction during the past several years as a way to entice private capital to help address … efficient use of public capital; the government pays only if outcomes are achieved. The federal government is also seriously considering more support as the popularity of these … Impact Partnership Act ) was introduced. If passed, this bill could provide $300 million of federal government funding support for pay-for-success investments. This article is part of …
… produced is only growing. No wonder Macquarie Capital , the largest Australian Investment Bank, is investing in solid waste management plants. The European Investment Bank , The … 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 … of the informal sector in waste management . CSIRO, a research agency of the Australian Federal Government, launched the world’s largest marine pollution project to provide “hard …
… 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"}}]] Source: Green Alliance Corporate Commitments: Growing understanding among the public and the … development of more recyclable plastic materials. India : In 2016 the Indian Government enacted the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 . Their written intent was “to give thrust on …
… a new one. This typically happens on a cold winter day. There is an urgent call to the contractor who has an existing connection with the customer. The problem needs to be fixed, and … Connecticut that either 1) have received support to install solar PV from the Connecticut GreenBank , 2) have received support to energy audits (HES) from United Illuminating (UI) or …
… shopping experience for busy parents. In turn, this will reduce the environmental impact of the notoriously dirty fashion industry. Hand Me Up's cofounders from left to … 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 …
… 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 Yale, … and influential investor, with a $29 billion endowment. If it changes its investment practices, it spurs a tangible and immediate impact, which isn’t the case for most individual investors. But individual investments add up. …
… 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 systems. Primary … the RTA Seed Innovation Grant was created with the support of NYSERDA and Connecticut GreenBank; it is managed by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to support …