… based on fossil fuels and is hence a high-impact area. Based on the notion that the thermalmarket is regional rather than state bound, that viable business models can add value, that … forrenewable heating and cooling through the provision of an independent non-profit market-building platform for financing solutions. The RTA engages stakeholders along the whole … be achieved. Definitions Renewablethermaltechnologies (RTTs) harness renewable energy sources to provide heating and cooling services for space heating and cooling, domestic hot …
… the understanding and growth of energy efficiency finance and renewable energy finance markets in the United States by providing high-quality industry news, building professional dialogue and fostering innovation. Alongside its signature biweekly … Energy Finance Center (CEFC), the Forum was originally called the Clean Energy Finance Source newsletter. At the end of 2013, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment took …
… community is recognizing that traditional funding models can’t keep pace with the need for conservation capital. At a time of modest public funding and limited philanthropic … and financing strategies hold great promise in narrowing the gap between the financial resources that are available and the scale of the conservation need. About Conservation Finance Network The Conservation Finance Network (CFN) advances land and resource conservation by expanding the use of innovative and effective funding and financing …
… we are navigating similar questions about how to understand the world and change it for the better. We gather to build community—and have the kind of meaningful and generative conversations that transform our work, our lives, and our world. Convened by Patagonia Director of Philosophy and CBEY … also enhance the dialogue, debate, and collaboration that shape our monthly discussions. Building trust and common understanding involves spending time together. During the …
… In partnership with Patagonia and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, we have published An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Certified B … areas of focus include: Is B Certification or Benefit Incorporation the Right Decision for Your Company? To B or Not to B: The Pros and Cons of Becoming a Certified B Corporation or … world (alums, companies, NGOs, governments). Our work covers finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, operations, and strategy on issues involving energy, water, carbon, food, natural …
… professionals. The results indicate that residents attribute monetary value to nonmarketforest goods and services. The present value WTP for drinking water from protected … create economic incentives for private forest owners by drawing upon previously untapped sources of publicly derived funding. Project Outcomes Based on these findings, the … Strategies for Land Conservation, and through the Berkley Scholars program, are building upon this research. In addition, regional policymakers, water authorities, and …
… Building from recent research testing strategies and messages that are most conducive to … with partner organizations to explore ways to broaden the appeal of solar power to a mass market, including low- and moderate-income households. Building from recent research testing … and support solar adoption. SunShot aims to make solar energy a low cost electricity source for all Americans through research and development efforts in collaboration with …
… is used. RPSs have been unable to achieve these goals due to inherent limitations of a marketfor RECs. In states with the most aggressive clean energy policies, the shortcomings of RPSs … power generates electricity during the day, but fails to provide energy during the evening hours when demand peaks. The resulting overproduction and waste of renewable energy — and …
… Eager to play a part in addressing climate change but don't know where to start? Broaden your understanding of climate entrepreneurship and innovation through the 5-week 'Climate … program. We will be exploring innovations that span circular economy, deeptech, and platform solutions. The intensive will run every Monday and Thursday over five weeks, with a … (Feb 19): Basics of climate entrepreneurship, stages, pathways, and business models; building desirable products/services Speaker Sessions (Feb 21 & 26): Two sessions with …
… schools, conducted by Yale University in collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the Global Network for Advanced Management, finds that: … Business: " Business students will take less green for pro-green careers " Wall Street Journal: " Dow Jones: Firms' environmental practices could impact hiring -- Market Talk ," CFO.com: " Future finance leaders: We'll shun environmentally challenged …