… sector often competes on a global scale, which makes it dependent on the global economy. Investments in RTTs are often an integral part of the production process, requiring … process. The industrial firms interviewed, after all, had no desire to make energy investments a significant part of their balance sheets; innovative financing and business … most of their business to straightforward measures, leaving out more complicated and costly investments. Sophisticated business models based on third-party ownership and thermal …
… building types, and primary heating and cooling fuels used in buildings. Presently, investments through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) showcase the direction … only transparent but also dramatically higher in order for customers to seriously consider investments in energy efficiency. To combat aversion to RTTs due to high upfront costs, the … building types, and primary heating and cooling fuels used in buildings. Presently, investments through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) showcase the direction …
… finds that consumers have unreasonably high discount rates (25-36%) when evaluating EE investments, meaning that people value a dollar saved tomorrow disproportionately less than … finds that consumers have unreasonably high discount rates (25-36%) when evaluating EE investments, meaning that people value a dollar saved tomorrow disproportionately less than … finds that consumers have unreasonably high discount rates (25-36%) when evaluating EE investments, meaning that people value a dollar saved tomorrow disproportionately less than …
… lighting. This is expected to cost $4 million with a payback under one year. “All of our investments so far have had a clear financial justification. At least for now, the carbon … or green buildings. To price its carbon emissions, Mahindra calculated the ratio of green investments over the past several years to its total emissions. Using past investments, which were made without a specific eye toward carbon emission, the price came …
… Innovative financial products and strategies to improve the value proposition of RTT investments are needed to help the financing of RTTs achieve scale; this, in turn, will … Innovative financial products and strategies to improve the value proposition of RTT investments are needed to help the financing of RTTs achieve scale; this, in turn, will … Innovative financial products and strategies to improve the value proposition of RTT investments are needed to help the financing of RTTs achieve scale; this, in turn, will …
… The carbon fee is calculated by dividing the total cost of environmental initiatives and investments needed to get the company to net-zero carbon by the projected total emissions … be accountable.” The fee has driven a reduction in energy and travel consumption, enabled investments in both renewable energy and carbon offset projects, and held groups responsible … only aware of Microsoft’s own environmental footprint, but they also see the value from reinvestments of the carbon fee. “A positive virtuous cycle is created—our staff see the value …
… high share of renewable energy sources. The district energy grid doubled from 2008 to 2015, investments accounted for 190 million dollar in 2015, and district energy represented an … limited public funds and applying innovative financial instruments to mobilize private investments and overcome barriers to clean energy adoption. Including the measures of the … high share of renewable energy sources. The district energy grid doubled from 2008 to 2015, investments accounted for 190 million dollar in 2015, and district energy represented an …
… potential of renewable thermal while investigating market mechanisms that can streamline investments. (FORTT is based at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and is part … potential of renewable thermal while investigating market mechanisms that can streamline investments. (FORTT is based at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and is part … potential of renewable thermal while investigating market mechanisms that can streamline investments. (FORTT is based at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and is part …
… into the economic system,” said Sijbesma. The carbon price allows DSM to determine which investments make financial and environmental sense, according to CFO Geraldine Matchett. It … company and its operations by “quantifying the impact of sustainability-related aspects” of investments. The World Bank’s research demonstrates increasing national and subnational … Within the company, carbon pricing has prompted creative thinking among employees about the investments and technologies that reduce energy consumption. “The mindset of the engineers …
… the challenges of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, reusing materials and incentivizing investments in natural habitat preservation and conservation is a steady step forward toward … such as the Louisiana Water Synergy Project , championed by USBCSD, can scale private investments in green infrastructure and resilience. --Last, but not least, the academic … the challenges of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, reusing materials and incentivizing investments in natural habitat preservation and conservation is a steady step forward toward …