… is used. RPSs have been unable to achieve these goals due to inherent limitations of a market for RECs. In states with the most aggressive clean energy policies, the shortcomings … policy development. Our research team proposes a new policy framework called the value-based renewable portfolio standard, or VRPS. The currency of a VRPS is the value of … characteristics of electricity. Encourage renewable energy siting near high-priced markets. Support a robust, transparent inter-state market while preserving climate change …
… in different settings to coordinate and create the institutions required to sustain a new market. What is interesting about renewable energy in general and offshore wind in particular is that, across settings, the issues that prevent market emergence are relatively simple and well understood; the stakeholder groups are similar and stable; the overall desire to create a market –for environmental, political, and/or economic reasons—is considerable; and yet, …
… of key informants, including influential local landowners, as well as forest industry and conservation professionals. The results indicate that residents attribute monetary value to nonmarket forest goods and services. The present value WTP for drinking water from protected … by drawing upon previously untapped sources of publicly derived funding. Project Outcomes Based on these findings, the investigators have hosted the following landowner workshops: …
… Maintenance Model” was developed to analyze different WT maintenance strategies. Based on this model, strategies were proposed based on component reliability and its contribution to the energy generation loss in … given the component failure. These four maintenance strategies include: i) time-based preventative maintenance using visual inspection; ii) scheduled condition-based …
… and promote worker and community wellbeing. Despite these shared stories of hope, marine-based foods and land-based agriculture are often considered and managed in silos. Through restorative ocean … of sea-to-soil connections in food and agriculture, best practices and examples of these approaches at work today, and the opportunity they present for deep and meaningful food …
… this so-called chicken-and-egg dilemma and provides recommendations for growing the EV market and increasing investment in EV charging stations. We compare EV markets across states with a focus on New York, which falls in the middle of the 50 states … suggests that the best way for policymakers to facilitate the growth of the overall market is to grow electric vehicle purchases and allow the private sector to provide …
… to adopt technology, and whether the technology is correctly used. Social science and marketing literature on diffusion of technologies has stressed the importance of social … network relationships to improve dissemination of new technologies. Here, the investigator marketed two different agricultural technologies: 1) Improved Crop Residue Management (CRM), … a social network census to determine connections of all varieties between all villagers. Based on this, seed farmers were chosen of two different types — those with the greatest …
… Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Bridging the Gap: How Philanthropy Can Unlock Impact Investing … Bridging the Gap: How Philanthropy Can Unlock Impact Investing -by Abhishri … grew more than 50% from 2017. Yet, that growth is tiny relative to the overall investingmarketplace—comprising only 4% of total socially responsible assets under management in the … on the sidelines. For example, NatureVest’s 2016 report—“The State of Private Investment in Conservation” —found that of the $8.2 billion committed to conservation, $3.1 billion was …
… and evolution as they attempt to stay ahead of government regulations, competitors, and new market entrants. In this rapidly evolving world, they face numerous obstacles when it comes … circular strategies can help them mitigate the improper disposal of their products. Fiber-based packaging is a predominantly single-use product model with a limited product life … and evolution as they attempt to stay ahead of government regulations, competitors, and new market entrants. In this rapidly evolving world, they face numerous obstacles when it comes …
… for effective policies and strategies to advance RTTs in Connecticut. In addition to this market potential study, the project included a field study on RTT market barriers and drivers. 2485 2594 2531 2529 2533 2528 2532 Clean Energy Sustainable Finance and ESG Feasibility of Renewable Thermal Technologies in Connecticut - Market Potential … Feasibility of Renewable Thermal Technologies in Connecticut - Market …