… Agrivoltaics is a solar market subsegment that co-locates solar energy production and agricultural operations. Combining these practices into one space creates an efficient and sustainable land-use system that benefits … benefits, and supporting rural places. Relying on combined solar and agricultural knowledge from the authors, Agrivoltaics: Producing Solar Energy While Protecting Farmland introduces …
… 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 … several stages. The first entails a series of in-depth, ethnographic interviews with actors from a diverse set of settings and stakeholder groups. These interviews were designed to a) … into the processes followed at each state, and to gather rich archival information from both—including press articles, conference proceedings, public hearing minutes, public …
… willingness to pay (WTP) a premium for local forest products, clean drinking water from forested watersheds, and access to recreation on private forestland. A survey was … value to nonmarket forest goods and services. The present value WTP for drinking water from protected watersheds is $17.87 per month. Average WTP for recreational access on … Outcomes Based on these findings, the investigators have hosted the following landowner workshops: Southern New England land-use history and forest ecology (9/24/2012) Forest stand …
… financing a Green Resilience Hub (GRH). GRHs are physical facilities equipped with clean energy technologies and strategically located to offer vital services to local communities … and an analysis of federal tax incentives. Finally, we present the key inputs and takeaways from the energy and financial model we developed using Microsoft Excel. Our energy and … and an analysis of federal tax incentives. Finally, we present the key inputs and takeaways from the energy and financial model we developed using Microsoft Excel. Our energy and …
… erosion prevention, crop yields, and carbon sequestration. These benefits - and the practices used to achieve them - vary by region, so state programs are uniquely positioned … or program, and funding opportunities. The approach presented within the guidebook is drawn from interviews with over 30 experts, including farmers, ranchers, academics, scientists, … that fit their own circumstances. Case examples through the guidebook highlight the bestpractices identified by soil health policy experts. This guidebook was produced as part …
… are used to discuss the potential analogy to the electricity context. 2198 6785 Clean Energy Equity and Justice Network Effect Benefits From Electricity Grid Connections - A Policy Brief … Network Effect Benefits From Electricity Grid Connections - A Policy Brief Kenneth Gillingham Marten Ovaere When …
… survival. The investigators’ theoretical contribution distinguishes vision (or envisioning) from projections, scenarios, or forecasts in a way that provides access to crafting … Program. Since the ERB Institute Symposium, the investigators have hosted several workshops at venues including: The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (San Antonio, Texas), … in collaboration with the MIT Sloan Initiative for Sustainable Business & Society. Photo from Tobias von der Haar/flickr 2227 Equity and Justice Shared Visions of Sustainability …
… in technology adoption.This project is designed to provide experimental evidence on how best to leverage social network relationships to improve dissemination of new technologies. … on the socioeconomic characteristics of the households as well as their farming practices and production levels. For the first round of interventions, information was … preliminary analysis of the data. Project Outcomes An additional $50,000 was also received from the World Bank Research Committee to help support this project. Related Presentations …
… This global study of more than 3,700 students at 29 top business schools, conducted by Yale University in collaboration with the World Business … are willing to accept a lower salary to work for a company with better environmental practices. Conversely, about one-fifth of respondents expressed an unwillingness to work … Environmental Management '14) Todd Cort This global study of more than 3,700 students at 29 top business schools, conducted by Yale University in collaboration with the World Business …
… $4.5 trillion dollar additional economic output by 2030. The circular economy moves away from the traditional linear consumption model and promotes the elimination of waste through … holistic framework allows companies to evaluate the environmental impact of their products from natural resource extraction to end-of-life product disposal. Adopting this framework … use and improper waste disposal. This report looks at how the industry is shifting away from the traditional linear consumption model by highlighting innovative strategies and …