… responsible production and consumption of clothing is critical and carries a huge potential for impact. Yael Aflalo founded the fashion brand Reformation with the idea that fashion … aspect of the brand. From recycled and eco fabrics to a heat reflecting roof and clean energy in the factory, to recycled hangers in stores and eco-friendly packaging for at-home … aspect of the brand. From recycled and eco fabrics to a heat reflecting roof and clean energy in the factory, to recycled hangers in stores and eco-friendly packaging for at-home …
… systems and enterprise applications is becoming a key enabler to achieving higher levels of energy efficiency. Advanced analytics, optimal controls and enterprise dashboards will … dynamic demand reduction and real-time grid regulation services. After presentation of a future "Day in the Life of a Smart Building" scenario, several case studies of advanced smart building technology applications will be discussed. The Yale Center for Business and the Environment is pleased to launch our fifth annual online webinar …
… We all know that saving water saves energy. And that saving energy saves water. But how do we bring these synergies into practice? Tune into Blueprint for Efficiency’s water-energy miniseries to learn about cross-sector collaboration and … and thermal properties inherent in drinking water and wastewater, we uncover the potential for this energy to become an asset to both water and energy utilities. A handful of …
… New technologies are essential for solving the climate crisis in the 21st century. Any pathway to averting climate change depends, at some level, on breakthroughs in areas such as energy, transportation, and carbon removal. Without innovation in these areas, addressing climate change will be far more difficult, if not …
… The objective of this project was to develop a new economic formula for maximizing present value of net benefits of wind farm investment. This research … of expenditure on maintenance activities not only in a given year, but also into the future; b) allowance for maintenance costs to vary over time; and c) a flexible design that … model, strategies were proposed based on component reliability and its contribution to the energy generation loss in kilowatt-hours given the component failure. These four maintenance …
… opportunities together in one place, describe what they are and how to apply. Thorne Prize for Social Innovation in Health or Education : This $25,000 cash prize is awarded by InnovateHealth Yale to the best student-led venture focused on social innovation in health or education. Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize : The Sabin Prize, …
… degradation, soil erosion, polluted water, carbon emissions, and jeopardizing all life -- deforestation threatens the vitality of both people and the environment. Farming communities often operate in ways incompatible with forest health, as quicker gains from selling timber or traditional agriculture outweigh opportunities to sustainably cultivate and market forest-based products. The Yale Center for Business and Environment and the Forest Learning …
… Join the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) for the first of three Clean Energy Industry Trends 2020 webinars! Hear from senior officials at the professional and … industries. The webinar speakers will briefly discuss political, policy, market, and technological drivers affecting growth and decline in the clean energy sector, and offer …
… Solar photovoltaic panels are an increasingly competitive player in the energy market as the technology improves and the prices drop. The challenge of widespread … are most conducive to solar adoption. This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) … …
… This prize provides seed funding for start-up ventures in the field of business and the environment. The goal of the funding … 1 : Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, agriculture and land use Energy use, efficiency and access Materials and waste $20,000 will be distributed between … 6 (Fig 22.2 pg.515) Circularity Clean Energy Corporate Sustainability Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions …