… of Renewable Thermal Technologies in Connecticut project (FORTT). The FORTT team is based at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) and is part of a larger … market potential of RTTs in Connecticut through 2050. The findings suggest that RTTs could competitively serve 19 percent of thermal demand in buildings across the state. Annually, … our Comprehensive Energy Strategy.” Download full copies of the reports here . Related Programs Renewable Thermal Alliance … Though a mature technology, renewable thermals occupy …
… attention and support allocated to hard technology start-ups. “There is a lot of technology risk and it can be tricky to raise capital”. Yet, we need to revamp the cleantech space and … entrepreneurs, David highlights the importance of balance between securing customers and making a product. Managing a team can be an iceberg of responsibility that many people tend … the career of David, who is now part of a battery technology start up, Urban Electric Power. Inspired by the experience with RedOx, the entrepreneur has devoted full time efforts …
… world,” TJ said as the discussion kicked off. In 2012, Microsoft committed to making their operations across the world carbon neutral by fiscal year 2013, targeting not … approach instead of an external carbon-pricing model such as the Social Cost of Carbon. “By using a simple model from an organizational perspective—money in, money out—accountability … emissions, fostered a corporate culture of sustainability, led to 14 billion kWh of green power purchases, and positively impacted over 7 million people worldwide through carbon …
… paired with a rebate mechanism whereby units received rebates at the end of the fiscal year based on their performance relative to a baseline, resulting in a net charge much smaller than the social … to the group’s average performance also makes it difficult for planning and decision-making. In the target scheme, a specific reduction target of 1 percent was given. Units …
… demand poses a challenge in dry years with cold winters due to dependence on hydroelectric power. Scandinavian countries, just like New England, also share a wholesale electricity … while Denmark generates 41 percent of its electricity from fossil fuels and 42 percent from windpower. All three countries have committed to contribute to the 2050 GHG emission … cheap hydro power, Norway started diversifying into thermal technologies at a later point, making it an interesting example of a recent market development that targeted RTTs. …
… Solar photovoltaics and wind are often spotlighted when we talk about renewable energy. Electricity production, … spends about 53% of its energy budget on heating and cooling. Since currently fossil-based fuels, in particular fuel oil and natural gas, provide the bulk of thermal energy, … is often dissonant with business opportunities, and where investment decisions are far less informed, it is rewarding to see how open dialogue in search of a long-term thermal solution …
… experience with internal carbon pricing as a means to supporting internal decision-making and driving the company’s sustainability goals. Watch the full webinar here: THE … approach by not inflation-adjusting the price, making it equal across all geographies, and using normal discounting rates. Sijbesma cautioned that the level of the price needs to be … Care. As he pointed out, employees across the company have to be just as aware of and empowered by the carbon price as the executive team, ensuring that low-carbon investment …
… graduate from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, I feel truly empowered. My once improbable hope for businesses to look beyond profit is inspiringly the … on common solutions to the challenges of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, reusing materials and incentivizing investments in natural habitat preservation and … of the effort to move toward a low-carbon intensive economy. Aligning the understanding of risk, return and value creation is a crucial step to bring in private capital to support …
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… million (lasting) green jobs may not be so farfetched after all. [1] Academia.edu Related Programs Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) Related News Cracking a Solar …