… One year ago, I was considering whether I should apply to Yale’s Finance and Deployment of CleanEnergy program. As an energy analyst and energy writer with no technical background, I was … no. The materials were created for the first cohort three years ago, which is a lifetime in cleanenergy. There was an administration change, and with it a shift in cleanenergy policy …
… they grapple with are the only truly relevant ones. I certainly fell into this trap: with cleanenergy, what could be as important as the underlying technology and the intellectual … 16+ other live sessions since then. It’s also been true for the dozens of times I’ve interacted with other members of the cohort. Because we have a wide range of experiences (and …
… to a few co-workers outside my department who I never had much of an opportunity to interact with day to day. We were steered together through a mutual contact who recognized we all had a very similar desire in being “agents of change” within the energy business. Up until that point in my career I had spent most of my time in the field … as well as from the rest of the cohort! Learn more about the Financing and Deploying CleanEnergy certificate program and see if it's right for you! Apply by March 13, 2022. …
… applying. Let me start by saying that I already had a background of over 10 years in energy policy, engineering, and project management. I’d even seen the tiniest peek into the world of energy … time and expense of the entire curriculum? Will I actually learn how to finance and deploy cleanenergy, as the program title affirms? TLDR: yes and yes. It has been a relief, and a …
… In our first week of orientation of the Financing and Deploying CleanEnergy program, Yale lecturer Peter Boyd posed the seemingly simple question “Why are you … opportunity to discover and play in community with each other and with the world around us. Cleaning up our energy system means preserving moments like these for future generations. I …
… an investment thesis to leadership at CRIS, whilst learning about the arcane world of cleanenergy SPAC investing from industry veterans. The projects This year, there are three unique … relevant climate sectors, including hydrogen, sustainable agriculture, green and grey water infrastructure, carbon capture and storage, and other markets. The purpose of this exercise …
… One panel (which included Gotelind Alber, founder of GenderCC) I found particularly impactful was “Engaging Citizens in Urban Climate Action for Inclusive Just Transition … the issue on gender and climate. The private sector was highly engaged . There was great energy around the pavilions and side events. Hundreds of business panels were organized and … the issue on gender and climate. The private sector was highly engaged . There was great energy around the pavilions and side events. Hundreds of business panels were organized and …
… help further innovative ideas to address climate change and its environmental and social impacts. The Center has awarded these grants for the past five years in an effort to support … supporting them as their ideas come to fruition!" The 2021 recipients include: Reservation Energy Partnership (REP): REP is on a mission to establish a partnership between the private investment community and tribal nations that will harness renewable energy on native lands, in order to create sustainable economic opportunities that reduce …
… This year, 330 SPACs have to date raised in excess of $105 billion in funding . But what exactly are SPACs? In brief, SPACs are shell companies (i.e. not commercially operational) … of electric vehicles (“ EVs ”). These batteries are especially attractive as a way to store energy due to their energy density and recyclability. With prices having fallen by 87% since … this transition, as they emphasize forward-looking financial projections, allowing young cleanenergy technologies to articulate multi-year and even decade-long visions for their …
… Are you considering applying to the Yale program in Financing and Deploying CleanEnergy (FDCE) and wondering about what sets it apart? Maybe you’re contemplating this … policy memos on the topic of their choice and are encouraged to submit their memo to an actual decision-maker. This led to FDCErs reaching out to their CEOs, their local planning …