… dangerous road. Litterman’s latest vehicle for addressing climate change is the second Low-Carbon Portfolio Case Competition , organized by Yale School of Management, for which he … for stakeholders. Determining the discount rate endogenously based on appropriate asset pricing theory. Mitigating carbon emissions can be viewed as an investment yielding benefits far into the future, adds …
… change’s effects on Native American communities in Nevada.) According to a September DOE report, “ Tribal Energy System Vulnerabilities to Climate Change and Extreme Weather ,” … floods, storms and downpours. This unnerving list of risks varies based on geography. The report details a region-by-region breakdown of climate impacts on tribal lands, providing … the likelihood of blackouts, but they cannot address these issues comprehensively. The report does not propose any specific responses for these weather-related hazards. Additional …
… deal with feedback loops very well, particularly when the agents of feedback are disparate. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (and therefore climate change) presents a clear example. … emissions, arctic tundra methane, albedo from (melting) ice and cloud cover, massive carbon sinks in oceans and forests, etc. Add in the socio-economic feedback loops from … head in the sand and shareholders should be worried Vanishing Materiality in Sustainability Reporting … Todd Cort … This piece was originally published on Environmental Leader. The …
… that charge. In the past two years, the group has published guidelines, written technical reports, worked with rating agencies, and fostered a network of public finance and solar … contracts. According to the NREL “ Potential of Securitization in Solar PV Finance ” report published in Dec. 2013, securitization of solar assets and access to financing from … and less third-party ownership of solar systems. A Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory report published in June chronicles the reorientation of solar programs in response to solar …
… highlighted the need for more responsive, flexible, market-driven, and value-based pricing models. For example, in their proposal, Wellinghoff, Tong and Hu envisioned rates … would allow consumers to avoid energy consumption during peak hours of the day. How Can Carbon Costs Play a Role? “Price, value and cost are not the same things in utility … he was also touching on another market inefficiency: the failure to include the cost of carbon in the price of electricity. Putting a price on carbon, either through a tax or a …
… (now Direct Energy Solar), was walking the audience through the basics of how her company sites panels on roofs. She displayed a photo of a technician perched on a ladder and … (now Direct Energy Solar), was walking the audience through the basics of how her company sites panels on roofs. She displayed a photo of a technician perched on a ladder and … (now Direct Energy Solar), was walking the audience through the basics of how her company sites panels on roofs. She displayed a photo of a technician perched on a ladder and …
… A new in-depth report on the electrical vehicle (EV) market suggests that states interested in boosting EV … Hochster, a researcher at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and one of the report’s authors. “What is clear is that high usage rates—having more EVs on the road—is … Schub, executive director of the Coalition for Green Capital , who helped develop the report. “But if policymakers can get this right, the growth potential is huge, as more …
… of charging stations that can support these vehicles – is still in its infancy. This report outlines the technologies and business models necessary to ramp up growth in the … EV purchases first or invest in charging stations first? [[{"fid":"1334","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"financing … a more robust EV charging ecosystem. To read the full research report, please download the PDF . The article above is the executive summary of a research report published by Clean …
… also create an additional revenue stream. These products and business lines either emerge internally through strategy and R&D departments or brought to market through private equity … (EBDO) under American Honda Motors. According to Honda’s 2011 North American Environmental Report, Honda charged this new division of American Honda Motors with the responsibility to … energy showcase residence (available for tours) represents Honda’s vision for “zero carbon living and personal mobility.” The home includes green features such as adaptive …
… Case competition SOM and FES students collaborated to bring the first annual “Low Carbon” Case Competition to SOM Academics In addition to regularly scheduled courses at the … agreements. Oscar synthesized a week of talks into a compelling piece about sustainability reporting needs . Victor spoke about how participating in the online Natural Capital course … Case competition SOM and FES students collaborated to bring the first annual “Low Carbon” Case Competition to SOM Academics In addition to regularly scheduled courses at the …