… on Gracie White (YC 16) as a co-founder, drawing on her experience in the aquaculture industry. By spring 2018, they were ready to apply for the Sabin Prize . They come a long way, but they remained … In fall 2018, Gracie began a master’s program in California and took on more of a high-level strategic role, while also establishing connections on the West Coast. Meanwhile, …
… and engage strong volunteer leadership (“solar ambassadors”) who are passionate about solar energy. The Yale Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) II team has designed, … the non-profit SmartPower. Round 8 began in April 2017, and Round 10 concluded in September 2018. The reason why SEEDS II starts at Round 8 is that there have been seven other Solarize … types of messaging: community-oriented and individual-oriented. Community messaging highlights solar installation as a community activity. It can create a positive norm around …
… The tone of the conference was one of future-focused optimism, which is something that’s in high supply in and around Silicon Valley, much more so than on the East Coast. Conversations … at VERGE revolved around new products, services, and systems that could redefine energy, transportation, and the use of materials, making a better future possible and … to analyze data and derive useful information. Two key buzzwords popped up a lot at VERGE: blockchain and artificial intelligence. Both are essentially tools for making better use of …
… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of net metering in 2014 when … field trials that explore what motivates residential solar installation. In 2017 and 2018, SEEDS II conducted Solarize campaigns in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New … and C) nuclear abandonment in SC is of great concern. Many people believe it may lead to higher electricity rates. The abandonment of the V.C. Summer Nuclear Generating Station …
… While the density of heat pump installations is generally low, there has been a slightly higher rate of installations in the most populous regions and in some rural areas (see … of heating and cooling systems. A web-based survey was distributed [1] in the spring 2018 and resulted in 1,606 responses suitable for further analysis. This blog post discusses … heating system; 45% of respondents mentioned this. Next, recognition of the opportunity for energy savings was mentioned by 24% of respondents as a factor prompting the installation of …
… heating and cooling in the U.S. accounted respectively for 65 percent and 24 percent of energy delivered to residential and commercial customers in 2015, the sector remains … unfavorable economics, low public awareness, lack of affordable financing, and an immature industry. Recipients of the RTA Seed Innovation Grant include: A carbon cost calculator that … or contact Stuart DeCew: stuart.decew@yale.edu. Clean Energy Announcing the Winners of the 2018 Renewable Thermal Alliance Seed Innovation Grant … Nov 30, 2018 Announcing the Winners …
… for 60% of environmental impacts associated with apparel. Not to mention, the fashion industry is also notoriously known as the second most polluting after fossil fuels. When … in the traditional model of disparate charitable efforts to mobilize around a group of high-impact goals. P - Prioritize and report CSR initiatives through the lens of SDGs About … Solutions Five Ways Fashion Brands Can Advance the Sustainable Development Goals … Nov 09, 2018 Five Ways Fashion Brands Can Advance the Sustainable Development Goals Apparel brands …
… and around the world and tackle a diverse range of crucial issues related to climate change highlighted by Project Drawdown, including energy, materials, transportation, food, women and girls, and land use. “One of our main … a high potential for impact, high project viability, and overall excellence. The 2018 recipients include: 1. Green Mow by Ryan Li (Yale School Management). Green Mow …
… three collaborators alongside suppliers of related technologies, like solar panels and energy storage. Flyers, brochures, and booklets were distributed to clarify the role played … Green Bank In addition, on top of any net metering payments provided for supplying energy back to the grid, homeowners can get extra money for producing clean energy for their … Clean Energy A New Collaboration Promotes Healthy Solar Growth in Connecticut … Oct 24, 2018 A New Collaboration Promotes Healthy Solar Growth in Connecticut Lucy Shim (Master of …
… an internal carbon price. This price helps drive the bank’s strong and growing renewable energy portfolio. Given Garanti is the most valuable bank in Turkey, with total consolidated … has been part of the study conducted at BBVA Group level to identify the sectors with the highest climate risks. From there, Garanti has adopted the Sector Norms issued at BBVA Group … 2796 Sustainable Finance and ESG Internal Carbon Pricing at Garanti Bank … Oct 01, 2018 Internal Carbon Pricing at Garanti Bank Invigorating interest in sustainability across …