… to fuel the RTT market, entrepreneurs to build new business models, and governments to release efficiency policies. We started by canvassing stakeholders in the renewable thermal … see promising prospects in RTTs, a perspective informed by successful experience from the solar PV market; but an immature market creates a higher risk of losses. Renewable thermal … been drafted. States are now designing programs and implementing campaigns such as Solarize for thermal. However, to be able to design and evaluate programs, key metrics are …
… roughly 60 percent of that. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) such as heat pumps, solar thermal and biomass could be used to reduce the GHG emissions related to this … 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 …
… The Yale University Office of Sustainability and Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies are pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Entrepreneurial Solutions to Climate Change Seed … in the agricultural industry all while functioning as a for-profit enterprise. 5. Solar For Renters: The Renter's PPA by Russell Heller (Yale College) and Cary Krosinsky … The Renter's PPA is a financing structure that addresses the “split incentive” barrier for solar adoption in the rental market, to enable renters to access cheap, clean energy and …
… Residential solar power in the U.S. has grown rapidly in the last decade, from around 23,000 homes in … 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 …
… 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 … that target RTTs. Since 2007, there have been sales tax exemptions for geothermal and solar water heating technologies, but there has been little else that explicitly brings down … Presently, investments through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) showcase the direction the state has moved to reduce upfront capital costs for RTT technologies. …
… and cooling, such as air- and ground-source heat pumps (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 … solar panel, which makes this task more daunting. Nevertheless, the successful programs showcased here prove that customers, installers, and program administrators have been …
… If you’ve ever considered installing solar panels on your roof, you’ve probably asked two basic questions: How much does it cost? … Although the results of these studies vary widely, there are a few common themes. Each study breaks the value of solar into its component parts to answer a set of questions: if … Although the results of these studies vary widely, there are a few common themes. Each study breaks the value of solar into its component parts to answer a set of questions: if …
… with Mahindra’s goal to make the top 50 most- admired brands by 2021. But a strong business case also underpinned the decision. “As a manufacturing company, one of our major business … locations for automobiles and tractors across India,” Kalra explained. Once its business case became clear, all other units wanted to adopt the same measures.” Other units have … with Mahindra’s goal to make the top 50 most- admired brands by 2021. But a strong business case also underpinned the decision. “As a manufacturing company, one of our major business …
… As you drive around these days, you may notice a growing number of homes installing solar panels on their roofs. In Connecticut alone there are over 23,000 residential solar installations. [1] In 2011, the Connecticut legislature mandated that the Connecticut … driver for both populations. Often customers interested in cost stabilization choose to lease equipment. In our survey, only about one-third of LMI customer chose to lease. Given …
… thermals occupy a small niche in Connecticut—and in the U.S. at large. A new Yale-led study analyzes the market potential of this technology across the state and provides key … and financing tools. Renewable thermal technologies comprise a range of products—from solar water heaters to district energy systems—all designed to use renewable energy in the … Forestry & Environmental Studies and the Yale School of Management. The first part of the study analyzed the market potential of RTTs in Connecticut through 2050. The findings …