… Last spring, Sara Harari, a second-year joint degree student at Yale School of Forestry & … led by fellow students from Yale GreenLight . A student team works on their pitch in the courtyard at Evans Hall As they worked on solutions, teams were able to meet with mentors at … grants, design, communications, startups, food culture and more. With only three hours to develop their pitch, students worked under time pressure to focus on one idea and …
… Recognizing the critical role that private capital flows will play in moving society toward a more sustainable future, Yale University has launched … will be co-led by Todd Cort, a faculty member with joint appointments at SOM and F&ES. “Our aim is to move swiftly toward meaningful conclusions that are relevant and timely for … “We’re delighted to be partnering with Yale University as a renowned seat of learning. Our work with YISF is aimed at strengthening the quality and relevance of ESG information so …
… Residential solar power in the U.S. has grown rapidly in the last decade, from around 23,000 … customers with low tax bills cannot claim tax incentives for solar projects. And fourth, many lower-income individuals are more likely to rent their homes, creating a split … of their electricity bill in exchange for investment in remotely generated solar power, foregoingsolar panel installation directly on their property. California piloted a virtual net …
… Clean energy technologies often face several barriers to adoption, both from market conditions and consumer … thermal technologies (RTTs) used for heating and cooling, such as air- and ground-source heat pumps (ASHP and GSHP, respectively) and solar hot water (SHW) systems are no … RTTs. The value proposition often includes vetted installers, increased comfort, reduced carbon emissions, as well as a “guarantee” against rising energy costs. Strong, long-term …
… Headquartered in Mumbai, the Mahindra Group is a $17.8 billion federation of companies with a presence in over 100 countries and … In October 2016, Mahindra & Mahindra became the first Indian company to adopt an internal carbon price. In conversation with Yale School of Management’sSenior Associate Dean For the … operations; and Anirban Ghosh, chief sustainability officer. A Sustainability Journey At an investor meeting in 2008, the issue of triple bottom line was raised, prompting …
… As you drive around these days, you may notice a growing number of homes installing solar … years ahead of schedule. [2] But why? Why do people decide to install solar? Over the last four years, Yale’sSolar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS)* team has interviewed … Short payback periods, discount pricing, and other financial considerations help customersfeel they are getting a good deal on an installation. When we asked respondents who did not …
… Alliance Launched by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to Support Regional Collaboration on Renewable Heating and … is used for heating and cooling purposes. As a result, heating and cooling is both a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and, through the installation of renewable technologies like ground and air source heat pumps, is an important facet of any mitigation strategy. The findings of the …
… Friday, April 21 was a day of showcase and celebration asStartup Yale unfolded at Yale School of Management. … the culmination of a growing trend of women engaging in entrepreneurship at Yale—all four winning teams behind the $25,000 entrepreneurship prizes announced at the event are led … Chen and Christina Leos, MyHealth Ed has developed a mobile app called Real Talk that usesstories from teens to engage middle schoolers on sexual health topics. Miller Prize: Arix …
… Yale and MIT Sloan scholars identify actionable steps toward constructive conversations in a polarized … is for individuals to break through and produce results for oneself, one’s organization, or oursociety as a whole. In Breaking Through Gridlock: The Power of Conversation in a … leadership, and authenticity. The journey of exercises designed to help readers go beyond “preaching to the choir” includes: Know What You Bring : How to identify the hidden …
… This year we asked our judges, mentors and experts to weigh in on some advice as you prepare … Freiberg, Director of the Yale Landscape Lab Casey Pickett, Director of the Yale Carbon Charge “Make a realistic plan for how your team will support yourselves for the … Lecturer at Yale School of Management) Related Programs An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Going "B" Related News Ready to Start a Business? Apply to Four $25K Entrepreneurship Prizes …