… households for Round 8-10 towns (combined) and control towns (combined). (Source: ACS 2016 5-yr Estimate, Connecticut Green Bank). Please note that participating towns and … the result of total solar installation by income group for Rounds 8, 9, and 10. In this study, low- and middle-income (LMI) is defined as households below 90 percent of the area … the result of total solar installation by income group for Rounds 8, 9, and 10. In this study, low- and middle-income (LMI) is defined as households below 90 percent of the area …
… to get credit for excess power sent back to the grid. After the introduction of DER, the Palmetto State went from having virtually no solar energy to having an installed capacity of … Generating Station. Construction was to begin in 2012, unit 2 was to be completed by 2016, and unit 3 by 2019. To support the construction, SCE&G requested a total of 9 electric … to get credit for excess power sent back to the grid. After the introduction of DER, the Palmetto State went from having virtually no solar energy to having an installed capacity of …
… one. In Connecticut, where nearly 50 percent of residential space heating relies on fuel oil or propane, the default means more fuel oil boilers rather than a renewable alternative . But this isn’t always the story. In the last …
… their most recent campaign, researchers working on the Yale SEEDS II project , which is studying solar diffusion in low- and moderate-income communities, were excited to begin a … their most recent campaign, researchers working on the Yale SEEDS II project , which is studying solar diffusion in low- and moderate-income communities, were excited to begin a … their most recent campaign, researchers working on the Yale SEEDS II project , which is studying solar diffusion in low- and moderate-income communities, were excited to begin a …
… relationship beyond the Sabin application process. Check out the profiles of our dedicated 2016 Sabin Mentors who have guided and supported the development of 15 teams. Only four … file-default","data-delta":"17"}}]] Casey Pickett Director of Innovation, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community … file-default","data-delta":"17"}}]] Casey Pickett Director of Innovation, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community …
… Strategies The Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) II project at Yale is studying how different messaging strategies can affect the diffusion of solar. As part of … past three years, as figure 1 shows. There are very few 2015 permits while there are many 2016 and 2017 permits. Additionally, Solarize Barrington started in the tail end of the last … to be selected for later Solarize programs are compelled to do their best work and showcase results. Motivators for Solar Adoption For the smallest state in the union, Rhode …
… per U.S. employee for 2015, the number of employees in various sectors in Connecticut in 2016, and energy intensities per sector. [5] The annual demand for process heating, process … useful for Connecticut’s climate mitigation efforts. Challenges and Opportunities Our field study across the Connecticut market found a few general challenges to renewable heating and … for energy projects in commercial and industrial settings. Supporters can build their case in a variety of ways: make heat and resource maps available, instrument industry …
… solar uptake strategies focused on LMI communities. As part of this research, we have been studying the barriers that prevent low-income families in the U.S. from adopting solar and … time constraints that make it harder for them to learn about purchasing solar. In other cases, language is a barrier, [2] requiring multilingual marketing materials. Some … time constraints that make it harder for them to learn about purchasing solar. In other cases, language is a barrier, [2] requiring multilingual marketing materials. Some …
… market is economically viable under current pricing and market conditions. Why is this the case? And how might it change? To help answer those questions, it’s useful to understand the … Presently, investments through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) showcase the direction the state has moved to reduce upfront capital costs for RTT technologies. … Renewable Thermal Alliance , a conglomeration of stakeholders in the Northeast region since 2016, spanning state administrators, contractors, and utilities, is well positioned to …
… (ASHP and GSHP, respectively) and solar hot water (SHW) systems are no exception. A field study conducted at Yale found that the biggest barriers to RTT deployment are high upfront … According to Diverso, the main incentive for developers is cost savings from avoiding boiler and cooling tower construction and maintenance. Contrary to popular belief, fuel costs … solar panel, which makes this task more daunting. Nevertheless, the successful programs showcased here prove that customers, installers, and program administrators have been …