… so frequently that they seem to intimate apocalypse: wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes. But as national and international media coverage of these events recedes, the local effects persist—often for years. Small businesses, which account for the vast majority of enterprises in the U.S. … vulnerable when disaster strikes. Unlike large businesses, they often do not have the resources to complete effective contingency plans; nor are they eligible for relief that …
… Last spring, Sara Harari, a second-year joint degree student at Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and Yale School of Management, had a question for CBEY: … from across Yale’s campus came together to consider environmental challenges being faced by three local organizations: New Haven Farms , New Haven Land Trust , and CitySeed’s Mobile … 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 …
… has launched the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF). This new academic effort will provide high-quality research on the flow of capital into sustainability-oriented … new ideas broadly through research, workshops and roundtables. YISF will focus on three initial sustainable finance issues: impediments to the movement of mainstream capital … 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 …
… households face several financing barriers . First, they are often less able to afford the upfront cost of a solar contract. Second, individuals’ credit scores also may not … 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, foregoing solar panel installation directly on their property. California piloted a virtual net …
… from market conditions and consumer behavior. Renewable 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 … air-sealing, heat pump installations, andbundled packages of both. The program addresses three major barriers. Customer nescience with RTTs and EE measures is tackled by educational …
… Ltd., is one of the largest tractor companies in the world and the market leader in India for utility vehicles. In October 2016, Mahindra & Mahindra became the first Indian company … with Yale School of Management’s Senior Associate Dean For the Executive MBA, David Bach, three executives from Mahindra recently discussed the process that led to the adoption of a … 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 panels on their roofs. In Connecticut alone there are over … years ahead of schedule. [2] But why? Why do people decide to install solar? Over the last four years, Yale’s Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS)* team has interviewed … Why do some communities install solar at much higher rates than others? SEEDS found that, for instance, middle-income families installed solar more frequently than low-income …
… Alliance Launched by the Yale Center forBusiness 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 … source heat pumps, is an important facet of any mitigation strategy. The findings of the three states indicate a total market for heating and cooling of around 1,700 trillion BTUs …
… to the innovative thinking happening across Yale’s student body and to the collaborative efforts of many centers on campus including the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment, … 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 uses stories 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 world Think about the last time … and other countries across the globe hostage, illustrating on a large scale how rare it is for individuals to break through and produce results for oneself, one’s organization, or our society as a whole. In Breaking Through Gridlock: The Power of Conversation in a …