… stations and consumer purchases of EVs. EVs are becoming an increasingly large part of our clean energy economy and are a vital element of sustainable transportation. Because of … benefits of increased EV ownership, governments have instituted policies to encourage consumers to buy EVs. The prices of EVs are declining. Their ranges are becoming longer. And distributed generation is making it possible to use locally-sourced renewable energy to power EVs. But despite substantial growth in the market during …
… had, I was excited to contribute to a company’s bottom line by discovering additional resource efficiency opportunities. Preparing for graduation next month, I am just as excited … more powerful) wave. Companies have mobilized to reduce environmental risks, optimize resource consumption and minimize costs, and even captured a growing market demand for … shareholders. With their understanding of the company’s product or service and the resources available, they brainstorm for complementary business lines that aim to address …
… weather patterns, security threats, electricity prices and the various energy needs of people across New England. ISO New England is the regional organization responsible for … capacity, mostly from gas, coal and nuclear power plants, as well as wind and hydro resources. Notably absent from the list: solar. Our hosts explained that projects under 5 MW … behavioral factors—things like the influence of social networks and peer groups—underpin community solar adoption. Behavioral economists have long observed that people do what their …
… at this fall and winter. From launching the new website to supporting student-initiated courses, hosting webinars, diving into the entrepreneurial experience, and bringing leaders … up to date and easier to use, and we plan on continuing to expand its scope with the CBEY community’s help. Please let us know if you have feedback! We’d love to hear from you. … A panel discussion of the impacts and risks of hydraulic fracturing on water resources brought together FES professor Jim Saiers, WRI’s Paul Reig, and MIT’s Francis …
… potential. Village Power Finance, based in Palo Alto, Calif., uses a model that engages community organizations, small businesses and investors to streamline the development and … and we see how much the community can invest or donate. If they don’t have enough resources internally, then we go to external investors and we have them invest as well. … Nothing about the solar finance industry is easy. What we’re finding is that bringing people to the table is not that hard. What we’ve done has simplified the project structure, …
… has attempted to answer in its new white paper, “ Accessing Secondary Markets as a Capital Source for Energy Efficiency Finance Programs: Program Design Considerations for Policymakers … to co-host a webinar series about this report. To attend the next webinar, please visit our event page . Join our LinkedIn group to discuss this article. You may also email the author directly using …
… Friday, April 17 th . But, the March 25 th application deadline is fast approaching! Mark your calendars. Every year, the Sabin Prize awards $25,000 to the most promising Yale venture at the nexus of Business and the Environment. Our finalists live pitch to an expert panel of judges in front of a packed house. Last year, … we envisioned from the start-- one that's not only good for the bottom line, but also for people and the planet." Expect to see more of these four groups as April 17 th approaches, …
… for Business and the Environment was founded back in 2006 in large part to serve as a resource for students pursuing a joint degree between the full time MBA and FES. The School of … nonprofit and government sectors. Yale’s full time MBA program also offers a plethora of courses and clubs in clean energy finance and other sustainability issues. However, until now … program – to learn more innovative ways to provide energy to the world, and better people’s lives along the way. Richa Pandey, Manager in the Forensics Practice at PwC Richa …
… “the Company has continued to work with Cerrejόn coal mine, Colombia, on the management of community relations issues at the mine.” This divergence in credibility undermines the … by transparency. A recent study by Heinsz et al (2014) in the Strategic Management Journal showed that stakeholder support for operations on the ground increases the valuation … because the size of their commitment takes into account the changes necessary in our economy. However, a set of tightly defined reporting metrics are necessary before the …
… its inaugural Low-Carbon Portfolio Case Competition on Friday November 14 th . Over 120 people attended the conference, with 11 student teams participating, to examine options for … the portfolio’s risk. “Thanks to Yale hosting such a fantastic event, we were able to share our view that endowments and pension funds shouldn't try and time the market re-pricing of … event, only in its first iteration, was hailed as a success from various parts of the Yale community. In reference to The Ethical Investor , a book written by Yale professors and …