… has a large existing building stock that is responsible for a substantial percentage of its greenhouse-gas emissions. Given that it will take decades for these buildings to be replaced, the rigorous standards developed in recent years for new buildings … their operating costs. While these energy-efficiency upgrades are often cash-flow-positive with the right loans, they have failed to penetrate the market to the expected degree. …
… in the U.S., would use aluminum1 rather than sheet steel in the truck bed and cab. Starting with the 2015 model year, the F-150 would be the first mass-market vehicle to be built with major body construction from aluminum. Alcoa spent $300 million expanding its Iowa … vehicle mass, allowing a smaller, more efficient engine to produce the same performance with increased miles per gallon. For example, the F-150's switch to aluminum for 2015 was a …
… Change Conference in Copenhagen would finally produce a workable, global scheme to reduce greenhouse gasses in the environment. Unfortunately, the conference produced little concrete … of climate change. The first shot came in 1990 when a panel of scientists concluded that greenhouse gas emissions were contributing to global warming. Over the next 11 years, the … in Europe, Latin America and Asia. A new industry around carbon finance emerged, with firms like Climate Change Capital (CCC) of London taking the lead in shaping the …
… project received a significant boost. While the proposed wind farm was located in an area with abundant wind resources, absent a creditworthy off-taker the project would not have … Walmart de México undertook had to work in concert with Mexico’s electricity grid and rate-making structure. Mexico’s political leadership had announced a commitment to electricity … Walmart de México undertook had to work in concert with Mexico’s electricity grid and rate-making structure. Mexico’s political leadership had announced a commitment to electricity …
… The Upgrade to $ave Program provides Roanoke Electric Cooperative (REC) and its customers with a simple yet powerful energy-efficiency-financing product. To date, the program has … of Energy’s Office of Policy & International Affairs from 2009 to 2013. CEW approached REC with a win-win proposal describing how PAYS® could help build the local economy while … Its approach has included on-the-job training for contractors and other staff. Partnering with an organization that assists with implementation has made it easier for REC to run the …
… With funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Project Sammaan brought together a … – open defecation in crowded urban settings. Initial planning and surveys began in 2011. With an official kickoff meeting in April 2012, the Sammaan team planned to begin work with city officials in two Indian cities, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, to build 120 community …
… finance into the state market. This case study describes how this bank set up the Efficient Buildings Fund (EBF) and is iteratively improving it. This bank, which combines the features of a green bank and an infrastructure bank, was developed under new political leadership. The … Fund (EBF) and is iteratively improving it. This bank, which combines the features of a green bank and an infrastructure bank, was developed under new political leadership. The …
… These seed grants represent a key focus area within CBEY: climate innovation. Entrepreneurs and innovators have an increasingly critical … innovative solutions addressing climate change These seed grants represent a key focus area within CBEY: climate innovation. Entrepreneurs and innovators have an increasingly critical … in Ethiopia Phigitals : A web3 enabled B2B Saas solution for sustainable fashion resale BlueGreen Materials : Manufacturing carbon-negative building materials from the ocean …
… markets value companies. So if you’re an investor, what do you need to know? In partnership with Patagonia and wealth advisory firm Caprock, the Yale Center for Business and the … markets value companies. So if you’re an investor, what do you need to know? In partnership with Patagonia and wealth advisory firm Caprock, the Yale Center for Business and the … " - Grand Rapids Business Journal " Yale University Doubles Down On Female Entrepreneurs With Social Ventures " - Forbes Social Media Toolkit Help us spread the word! Social …
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