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Clean and Equitable Energy Development Certificate Program

Applying to the CEED Certificate as Part of a Partnership Cohort

Partnership Cohort Application Overview

CEED is inviting small groups (4-6 people) connected to specific organizations to join the January 2025 cohort of our Clean and Equitable Energy Development (CEED) Program.

There is a significant need and demand for clusters of connected organizations and individuals to participate in the program together. This approach will help deepen their knowledge of clean energy development and energy justice, prepare them for projects, and foster a shared sense of purpose and mission around Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) deployment.

Participants will:

  • explore how developers scope, design, and develop clean energy projects while evaluating the justice principles and opportunities involved from the earliest stages of planning. 
  • experience enhanced networking and collaboration within clusters of geographically connected organizations.
  • be able to immediately apply new knowledge to real-world projects.
  • develop a shared mission and purpose around GGRF deployment.

The information on this page is for individuals applying as part of a partnership cohort.

Required Application Materials

All application materials must be submitted through the electronic application form accessible below. Please do not email or mail any material to Yale, YSE Admissions, CBEY or YCEJ.   

Required Materials

  • Resume or CV

  • Short answers to the following essay questions:

    1. Please describe your personal, professional and/or academic experience and how this certificate from Yale will help you accomplish goals related to energy justice, climate change and/or the Just Energy Transition.

    2.  Describe your expectations and plans after finishing the CEED program. Do you have a specific project, initiative or proposal that you are working on or that you plan to be working on?

Application and Program Timeline

Extended Application Deadline for Partner Cohorts: 

  • Spring '25 Cohort: December 1, 2024
  • Fall '25 Cohort: September 1, 2024

Program Timeline:

  • Spring Cohorts run from January through April
  • Fall Cohorts run from September through December

Accessing the Application Portal

Once you are ready to apply, you can click the application button below to access the Yale School of the Environment's Application Portal.

Go to the Application Portal

Please note that you'll see information about several programs when you arrive at the application landing page.

-Step 1 of your process will be to create an account (you'll see that option at the bottom of the page).

-Step 2 will be to select the program to which you are interested in applying. You will look for the Clean and Equitable Energy Development Certificate Program.

-Step 3 will be to start applying...we can't wait to learn about you!