… and ideas that can have wide-ranging impacts and tackle diverse systemic issues related to the current climate crisis. “Because this is an early-stage grant that’s open to … a low incidence of allergic reaction compared to nut- and soy-based products. Restoration Carbon : Restoration Carbon closes the gap between national scale climate funding and local … projects to foment natural carbon removal implementation. They are creating a project finance mechanism where the upfront costs of tree planting are covered through blended …
… Point B (the Moon) and get them back alive. Success was easy to define. The astronauts planted a flag, collected some dust, and returned home in one piece. Stopping climate change has … and discord within government. The opposition to climate change is a different story, particularly in the United States. Many people don’t just oppose climate action; they deny … Solutions Generator Climate Innovation Grants Related News Inside ExxonMobil's hookup with carbon removal venture Global Thermostat … Ben Soltoff … Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong …
… from 10 countries, the year-long program is designed for working professionals committed to clean energy who want to advance their careers as well as the transition to a clean economy. Vero Bourg-Meyer, Program Director, Clean Energy and Conservation Finance, Brad Gentry, the newly appointed Frederick K. Weyerhaeuser Professor in the … Geophysics and Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, kicked-off the program with partners and key contributors at CBEY’s main office. Bourg-Meyer, who is leading the …
… producer and consumer, utilities are beginning to reimagine their relationships to the participants – both old and new – of a modern, smart grid. At the Smart Energy Summit in … proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in homes, the continued growth of distributed energy resources (DERs), and the rise of the prosumer. Excitement about new … customers to make purchasing decisions and optimally manage their connected homes. Multiple speakers pointed out that the customer value proposition of an integrated smart home lies …
… that, together, these two organisms can have a huge impact in fighting climate change, particularly the seaweed. When added to cattle feed, a type of seaweed called Asparagopsis … cows by up to 99%, and methane is a greenhouse gas that’s 20 to 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide. In fall 2017, Alexia learned about the benefits feeding seaweed to cattle … an interesting scientific finding. She saw a business opportunity. Researchers had documented the methane-reducing effects of different seaweeds, but no one had a plan for …
… The Yale Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) II team has designed, implemented and studied Solarize campaigns as a series of randomized field trials. The SEEDS II team wants to understand two effects: the … than towns with community-based messaging. Results from Rounds Nine and Ten Seven towns participated in Round 9: Bethel, Canton, Fairfield, Hamden, New Haven, North Haven, and …
… New technology can change the course of history. In 1769, Scottish inventor James 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 innovations that sparked the Industrial Revolution, and over the next few … was hard not to get swept up in cautious optimism. From attending sessions and talking with participants, I noticed two major trends that could shape the future of environmental …
… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of net metering in 2014 when the state … partnered with Duke University, the CT Green Bank, and non-profit SmartPower to conduct a series of rigorous controlled field trials that explore what motivates residential solar … leadership help the sleeping giant of solar wake up again? 2854 Clean Energy Sustainable Finance and ESG Sleeping Giant: The State of Solar in South Carolina … Jan 24, 2019 Sleeping …
… Track was introduced, I had the honor of participating in the development of a conservation finance track that will be unveiled in a little over a week. This effort was spearheaded by … the problem continues to outpace the available solutions. This first session of a two-partseries will take stock of opportunities and trends from the past year while showcasing the … impact – which ultimately gives the impact community a stronger foundation. For the list of speakers and attendees, check out the full schedule for SOCAP15, now available on the …
… to help address challenging social problems. There have been eight PFP deals in the United States so far – with $80 million invested. To date, these financial instruments have … on whether social outcomes are reached. The first Social Impact Bond was launched by Social Finance UK in September 2010 to fund a prisoner-rehabilitation program. In August 2012, the … multi-billion-dollar opportunity for investors,” said Zach Knight, co-founder and managing partner of Blue Forest Conservation. “By harnessing this opportunity, the Forest Resilience …