… including influential local landowners, as well as forest industry and conservation professionals. The results indicate that residents attribute monetary value to nonmarket … 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 … for a grant of $50,000 through the Connecticut Long Island Sound Water Program for the development of a stream/riparian health assessment protocol for private lands in northeast …
… 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 … public utility commission documents, etc. Project Outcomes This grant has allowed the research team to complete the first stage and make considerable progress in the second stage …
… 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 … of poor renewable energy integration — call for a dramatic change to clean energy policy development. Our research team proposes a new policy framework called the value-based renewable portfolio …
… Low productivity in agriculture is a significant development challenge, yet many processes used to increase land productivity have … 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 … 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 The results of this …
… 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 … At the same time, there are important roles that governments can play in facilitating the development of a more robust EV charging infrastructure. This report also explores policy options for supporting a growing EV and EV charging market. 2274 2239 2379 Clean Energy Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Financing Electric Vehicle …
… Project Outcomes The exploration of self-determination theory within the theoretical development of this research led to the identification of several pitfalls and pathways … Fellows Program. Since the ERB Institute Symposium, the investigators have hosted several workshops at venues including: The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (San Antonio, … Indiana). Future Activities In August of 2013, the investigators hosted a train-the-trainer professionaldevelopmentworkshop at the Academy of Management in Orlando, Florida. The …
… The purpose of the “Feasibility of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut” research project is twofold: to assess a realistic contribution from RTTs in achieving … 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 …
… economic formula for maximizing present value of net benefits of wind farm investment. This research model offers the following advantages: a) the ability to evaluate the benefit of … field component failure rates that were compiled from the literature review phase of this research. The “Four-Quadrant Component/Subsystem Maintenance Model” was developed to … depletion potential, etc.). Related Presentations The interim results of this research were discussed during presentations made at the annual Climate Change Conference …
… of large-scale solar projects is a critical component of renewable energy policy development. From a land use impact perspective, solar installations are relatively benign … to provide net benefits to surrounding ecosystems and communities. A growing body of research is exploring co-location opportunities on solar sites — from planting pollinator … real value for a range of stakeholders and yet are currently unmonetized by the traditional market forces that drive solar project development. Without guidance on how to fully account …
… This global study measures awareness and engagement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We hope these results provide insights into collaboration models and how … Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Rising Leaders on the Sustainable Development Goals … Rising Leaders on the Sustainable Development Goals Todd Cort Stuart DeCew (MBA '11, Master of Environmental Management '11) …