… “At Yale, even skeptics of the carbon charge want to see our university as a place for learning,” said Polak. Nonetheless, designing and implementing the program proved a complex … “At Yale, even skeptics of the carbon charge want to see our university as a place for learning,” said Polak. Nonetheless, designing and implementing the program proved a complex … “At Yale, even skeptics of the carbon charge want to see our university as a place for learning,” said Polak. Nonetheless, designing and implementing the program proved a complex …
… Connecticut is one of several New England states that hold lofty ambitions for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Achieving this low-carbon future will require, among … every year due to demand for hot water and space heating and cooling. Renewable Thermal Technologies (RTTs) [1] , now gaining attention as a valuable emission reduction tool, … leasing, community campaigns, first-loss loans, and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. Opportunities to transform a practically non-existent market for renewable …
… particular fuel oil and natural gas, provide the bulk of thermal energy, renewable thermal technologies (RTT) present an opportunity to deliver a cheaper, cleaner and a more reliable energy future. In Connecticut, under Governor Malloy’s plan to reduce greenhouse gases by 80% by 2050, the Feasibility of Renewable Thermal Technologies (FORTT) … commercial customers is often the prohibitively high investment cost. Without innovative financing mechanisms and measures to bring down costs, renewable thermal installations tend …
… With hundreds of others slated to join in the next few years, becoming acquainted with the “learning by doing” approach will be critical to turning private sector commitment into … into existing business processes. DSM executives collectively underscored the value of the learning process. HOW DOES DSM’S CARBON PRICE SUPPORT ITS SUSTAINABILITY GOALS? Royal DSM … carbon pricing has prompted creative thinking among employees about the investments and technologies that reduce energy consumption. “The mindset of the engineers and operations …
… Brainstorming and collaborating on common solutions to the challenges of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, reusing materials and incentivizing investments in natural habitat … meet and exceed the COP 21 Paris agreement commitments. Building upon recent progress and learning from missed opportunities around us, I boldly dream that after another ten years, … meet and exceed the COP 21 Paris agreement commitments. Building upon recent progress and learning from missed opportunities around us, I boldly dream that after another ten years, …
… Mischief Maker, or Associate for Thinking Things Differently—Boyd guest lectures in select courses, helps accelerate social and environmental entrepreneurship across campus, offers … Mischief Maker, or Associate for Thinking Things Differently—Boyd guest lectures in select courses, helps accelerate social and environmental entrepreneurship across campus, offers … Mischief Maker, or Associate for Thinking Things Differently—Boyd guest lectures in select courses, helps accelerate social and environmental entrepreneurship across campus, offers …
… research scientist. In this position, Gronli will lead the Feasibility of Renewable Thermal Technologies in Connecticut project, which studies the potential of renewable thermal technology to help the state achieve its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent below 2001 levels by 2050. Before starting at Yale … potential of renewable thermal technology to help the state achieve its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent below 2001 levels by 2050. Before starting at Yale …
… of jobs. Indeed, President Obama himself campaigned on the promise of creating five million green jobs, which would promote and help deploy clean technologies, and protect America’s existing manufacturing base. The original appeal of President Obama’s Green Jobs plan was centred on the fact that it promised two things: (1) support for the …
… (FORTT), which is developing financial models and strategies to advance renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut, recently formalized partnerships with Eversource and The United … Company (UI), the state’s largest electric utilities. “Along with the Connecticut Green Bank and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, these are the two most … FORTT is clarifying the role that thermal technology could play in the state’s aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets. Initial partnership with the Green Bank brought strong …
… entrepreneurial ecosystem, homE was faced firsthand with the “valley of death” – the financing gap for capital-intensive energy technologies. The team also had to solve a myriad of technical challenges and account for … entrepreneurial ecosystem, homE was faced firsthand with the “valley of death” – the financing gap for capital-intensive energy technologies. The team also had to solve a myriad …