… at coloring in the narrative and helping me understand how all these disparate pieces plug into one another. Also, while I have access to a world of information online and connections … policy that wasn’t subtle. There are newer programs, technology and data than in the course materials. But even with moments of specifics feeling dated, the narrative and … time. And Yale does a good job of making me feel part of the Yale community, offering resources, talks, and office hours with professors who are truly passionate about education. …
… that the arcane issues they grapple with are the only truly relevant ones. I certainly fell into this trap: with clean energy, what could be as important as the underlying technology … I’d learn at least as much from other members of the cohort as I would from the formal course materials. At the first of the live sessions in the Clean Energy Policy course (which all students are required to attend), the rat-a-tat comments and questions in the Zoom …
… with the new peer group, it was time to start pushing myself outside my comfort zone and seek new opportunities. By chance, one of the guys in that peer group (shout out to Will … that piqued my interest. I knew that I had substantial knowledge gaps in the mechanics of our business, and they were a hurdle that I couldn’t research or network my way over. With some solid support at work and from home I decided to apply. After being accepted into this year’s cohort I was of course ecstatic but as the days crept closer to the first …
… years in energy policy, engineering, and project management. I’d even seen the tiniest peek into the world of energy finance – just enough to whet my appetite. So when I heard of the … I was purely interested in the second half of the program: the 16 weeks of applicable coursework on energy project financing. And I just wanted to know: is the financing half of … coursework. I had heard during orientation that this coursework would culminate in students creating a financial balance spreadsheet for a renewable energy project. It sounded …
… In our first week of orientation of the Financing and Deploying Clean Energy program, Yale … me to this program, to this place? As a lifelong city kid, I grew up knowing only a few green places - my Mom’s garden and my local nature preserve, the North Park Village Nature … FDCE certificate program...but then... Answers to the Questions of My Younger Self Leaning into Change - How I Came to the FDCE program Working, Studying and Trying to Make a …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is looking for a team of students to participate in an independent study (equivalent to a full-credit course: 3 credits YSE/4 units SOM) in partnership with Climate Real Impact Solutions I … capitalism at firms including NRG, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, and General Electric. CRIS seeks to identify investment opportunities in companies led by world-class management teams, …
… I was ecstatic when I received the opportunity to attend the climate conference: I spent four fantastic days at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. The 2021 United … nations with the significant amount of funds and investments required to transition to a greener economy. Even with its limited resources, India, along with other nations that lack … support. 7839 Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Putting Classroom Knowledge Into Practice: An MBA Student’s Perspective on COP26 … Nov 18, 2021 Putting Classroom …
… heat pump obstacle. Let’s TalC: Let’s TalC is one of the first podcasts in Mandarin that encourages youth opportunities for sustainable development. The “C” represents their attention … seed funding and expert mentorship to advance their projects. They are also strongly encouraged to apply for further prizes and opportunities at CBEY, such as the Sobotka Seed … heat pump obstacle. Let’s TalC: Let’s TalC is one of the first podcasts in Mandarin that encourages youth opportunities for sustainable development. The “C” represents their attention …
… out this article by Yale lecturer and SPAC investment officer Dan Gross. To dive deeper into the world of SPACs, a group of twelve Yale graduate students participated in an independent study with Climate Real Impact Solutions (“ CRIS ”), … The students researched and presented potential investment opportunities across four industries – namely battery storage, sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and …
… and wondering about what sets it apart? Maybe you’re contemplating this opportunity for your team. Or maybe you’re a Yale alum wondering: what is this program about? I can help you … cute video ahead!) -- a few themes come up again and again. How well the program fits into people’s lives While the participants in the second cohort didn’t anticipate being in … one of the largest conservation NGOs in the world committed to moving the NGO to create a green energy finance organization in her home state and to work on a carbon sequestration …