… every fall, the RTA Seed Innovation Grant was created with the support of NYSERDA and Connecticut Green Bank; it is managed by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to … every fall, the RTA Seed Innovation Grant was created with the support of NYSERDA and Connecticut Green Bank; it is managed by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to … every fall, the RTA Seed Innovation Grant was created with the support of NYSERDA and Connecticut Green Bank; it is managed by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to …
… 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 new collaboration, called “ConnectSun.” This project—a partnership between the Connecticut Green Bank, United Illuminating (UI), and ENCON—is designed to promote solar … 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 …
… file-default","data-delta":"17"}}]] Casey Pickett Director of Innovation, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development … file-default","data-delta":"17"}}]] Casey Pickett Director of Innovation, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development …
… 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 … are primarily looking to reduce the cost of their electric bills and hedge against future bumps in energy prices. While solar is often viewed as a niche or luxury product, … 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 …
… have required home assistants and an internet of things that may be more common in the future but is not widespread now. Based on these findings, Katrina reached an insight that … require either a lower cost for batteries or a greater savings from switching to renewable future, as well as a wider internet of things. She also realized that the idea might be … have required home assistants and an internet of things that may be more common in the future but is not widespread now. Based on these findings, Katrina reached an insight that …
… Renewable thermal energy is increasingly seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the northeastern US. Residential and commercial buildings are currently … can be grouped into two main categories: Risks related to the transition to a low-carbon future and the physical impacts of climate change; Opportunities related to new products, … survey . Acknowledgments The project " Feasibility of Renewable Thermal Technologies in Connecticut " was supported financially by the Connecticut Green Bank, Yale University, …
… accounts for 10 percent of total energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Connecticut. [1] Demand for heating and cooling industrial buildings and their production … 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 … permitting restrictions that impede the ability of individuals to acquire rooftop solar. (Connecticut has mapped restrictions here .) Possible Solutions to Bolster LMI Solar Demand …
… the Paris Agreement. Among the dozen states that have joined the U.S. Climate Alliance are Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, four northeastern states that have … 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 … Connecticut (FORTT) project seeks to inform the development of new RTT programs in the near future by analyzing market barriers and customer types and estimating technical and economic …
… (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 … that leverage the unique financing and marketing capabilities of organizations like the Connecticut Green Bank can deliver more favorable rates and terms to consumers. … solar panel, which makes this task more daunting. Nevertheless, the successful programs showcased here prove that customers, installers, and program administrators have been …