… to address climate change. That’s not to discount the brilliant and diligent work that went into the moon mission. The difference is that climate change is a far more complex … in the 21st century is far harder than reaching the moon in the 1960s. There is no clear route to success While the science behind Apollo 11 wasn’t simple—it was literally rocket … person on the moon: the fate of the planet did not depend on the Apollo 11 mission, but it does depend on addressing the climate crisis. What could be a stronger incentive for action …
… Studies, kicked-off the program with partners and key contributors at CBEY’s main office. Bourg-Meyer, who is leading the development of this new certificate, is incredibly excited about the unique collaborative nature of this program. “There is not one solution to climate … on a pressing global issue to a wider audience, as well as to explore new ways to do so.” 2380 Clean Energy Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice New Yale Online Certificate …
… can and will impact the utility-customer relationship. I attended the conference to find out how the energy industry is thinking about and planning for the proliferation of Internet … behind-the-meter resources while delivering better customer experiences. Translating data into actionable insights Many utilities are already struggling to efficiently manage and … to utilities and third-party providers through smart devices, load disaggregation, marketing platforms, customer service interactions, and demand management monitoring. There …
… gas that’s 20 to 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide. In fall 2017, Alexia learned about the benefits feeding seaweed to cattle while engaging in one of her favorite pastimes: … effects of different seaweeds, but no one had a plan for introducing them to the market. “There was a gap on what to do next,” said Alexia. She had just started her Master’s … approached her in the library, and since then she’s enjoyed turning that initial spark into a reality. “Seeing something that was just an idea come to fruition has been so …
… networks and engage strong volunteer leadership (“solar ambassadors”) who are passionate about solar energy. The Yale Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) II team has … from the program after all three rounds of campaigns. The SEEDS II project also looked into how LMI households react to different messaging types. Similar to the findings above, … spurring solar adoption. Reference Guo, A. (2018, May 9). Accelerating Residential Solar: Does Messaging Matter? Retrieved February 19, 2019, from …
… in data science have created countless new opportunities and avenues for change. Outside-the-box innovation is necessary to move from business as usual to a more sustainable path. I’ve been thinking about these two concepts now, three months after the conference, because they tie directly to … save energy, portable chargers for electric vehicles, material information woven directly into clothing for easier reuse. I also heard about partnerships among start-ups, …
… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of net metering in 2014 when the state legislature … unstoppable giant ready to fully participate in the solar energy revolution. SEEDS II and South Carolina Funded by the US Department of Energy, the Solar Energy Evolution and … this year, bill H.4421, which would have removed the cap on net-metering and opened the market to large-scale solar, received a 61-44 majority vote by the SC House of …
… The Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of impact investing … resilient economy. But why should this event just emphasize the double bottom line? What about the environmental side of the equation? In 2013, the first shades of green began to … line. The conservation finance space is also evolving beyond traditional grant financing into generating replicable and scalable deal types and structures that can accept more …
… – with $80 million invested. To date, these financial instruments have focused on social outcomes like improving education and reducing juvenile recidivism. Now, a group called Blue … impact bonds. A panelist described this bond last week at the Social Capital Markets Conference (SOCAP15). Here’s how PFP deals work. At their core, these instruments … periods of time, do not offer fixed rates of return; the returns depend on whether social outcomes are reached. The first Social Impact Bond was launched by Social Finance UK in …
… we discuss critical further steps needed to solve the plastics problem. The previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics into our oceans. This work is promising, but it is also insufficient. Detailed here are … plastics” and the “bio-based plastics that are not biodegradable.” “Biodegradable plastic” does not necessarily degrade by itself. The conditions under which it degrades vary widely. …