… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it … dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year at Yale’s Center for Business and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its head and turned … students across Yale’s campus. These meetings encouraged students to imagine and prepare for the resilient societies and responsible economies required of us to maintain a healthy, …
… Francisco VC investor’s office this April, we talked about power. The investor focuses her investments on companies that bring ownership and decision-making power to low-income communities in the US. We were there with Indigenized Energy , a nonprofit organization and CBEY partner that helps native communities pursue energy sovereignty … ideas and values, and to see if this investor might have ideas on how to fund a new model for clean energy projects on tribal land. Cody Two Bears, who is an enrolled member of the …
… experience through the program. Do you remember what sparked your interest in Clean Energy? For Mary Chen , a Political Science and Earth & Planetary Sciences major at Yale College, … communities of color. “There needs to be better policies to address this inequity. Unfortunately, we are at a junction where we must marshal limited means toward unlimited ends. … hard to think about what clean energy actually looks like. I did an investigation into lands owned by Yale in Maine. The state of Massachusetts wants to be green by 2030, so they …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the confidence to … to start executing on my dormant idea, and I realize now the numerous advantages this has afforded me. If you are grappling with the idea of starting up, either now or in the future, … free of charge. A founder can truly apply the lean start-up methodology (i.e., a fancy term for launching a simple, clunky version of the product, and iterating based on customer …
… initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience through the program. For YSE Class of 22’ Graduate, Elwin Lim, one way to educate and spread clean energy ideas … Elwin teamed up with Inclusive Prosperity Capital (IPC) to address the energy needs for multifamily housing. “My main project for this internship was to interview minority- and women-owned multifamily housing …
… goals, and experience through the program. Imagine developing a way to provide affordable, renewable energy for marginalized communities with nothing but a good internet search and your hands. That's … senior prom. Sena is currently a second-year student at Yale University and small-scale investments for low-income communities is where he believes he can make a difference. His …
… of social justice. “A lot of energy disparities exist in low-income communities and it forces them to have to sacrifice either 50% or more of their total income to energy. One of … on the campus by spreading awareness at sporting events on campus. A defensive line for the varsity football team at Yale and a member of the 2019 Ivy League Championship team, … into the wider New Haven community to increase awareness. Marcus credits the CBEY team for the opportunity to indulge in his passions and forge his path in the clean energy and …
… to incorporate the past into the future. Yale College student Hilary Griggs was selected for the inaugural Planetary Solutions in Clean Energy (PSiCE) cohort. Hilary’s goals through the program? – To highlight and showcase the need for energy equity within marginalized and BIPOC communities. This past summer, Hilary worked … Native American partnerships in clean and renewable energy and to create job opportunities for people living in the energy-producing sector of the United States. Hilary notes that …
… Do you want to enact change and justice for the environment? Are you interested in collaborating with like-minded individuals, … share ideas and inspire equity in the transition to clean energy futures through a more informed and inclusive clean energy community. “We want to form connections and share … Howard Chang ‘12, Chief Operating Officer - East Bay Community Energy Ali Cooley ‘12, Chief Investment Officer - Nuveen Green Capital, Nuveen Services LLC Katie Dykes ‘99 & ‘06, …
… It’s two weeks before our finance module launches, and I’m working my way through YouTube videos trying to … I’m completely lost. I’ve been working in renewable energy policy and managing projects for a little over a decade, navigating the complex and evolving world of innovative … struggling with a homework assignment or a professional endeavor. I’ve appreciated and profited from my peers’ curiosity and knowledge-sharing and have been able to build …