… 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 finance – just … 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 the program alone … loved working these puzzles with me. But, how is this going to help me finance energy projects?” And so some skepticism took hold. The very next day, we were to complete a …
… as they (a) give companies the opportunity to provide public investors with forward projections on innovative business models that are profitable but have limited access to … said companies to obtain permanent financing via public equity capital markets. CRIS was incorporated in late 2020 in order to identify and effect a business combination via a reverse … sustainable means of consumption, represent one of this generation’s greatest economic, social, and moral imperatives. These prevailing tailwinds, coupled with the magnitude of the …
… on climate change and potential paths forward. Given my interests in empowering women and corporate sustainability, I chose to attend events that focused on these topics. I was … in the first few days of the summit, India disclosed their commitment to net zero by 2070. Immediately, many from the Western world hit back stating that this was … in the first few days of the summit, India disclosed their commitment to net zero by 2070. Immediately, many from the Western world hit back stating that this was …
… year to 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 projects and ideas that can have wide-ranging impacts and tackle diverse systemic issues … fossil fuel dependency and uplift Native American people. Gresham Community Farm: A farm-based education and community center, Gresham Community farm will offer experiential …
… advantages of SPACs over a traditional IPO include the ability to consider forward-looking projections, the ability to raise additional capital above and beyond what an IPO might … density and recyclability. With prices having fallen by 87% since 2010 and cost reductions projected to continue through 2030, the lithium-ion battery market is projected to grow … and the science of requiring extensive commercial, legal, and increasingly Environmental Social, and Governance (“ ESG ”) due diligence on a company’s past, present, and future. No …
… and the classes that originally were supposed to be in person but were switched to remote-based learning… The online format doesn’t keep the program from being personalized and … a really important skill. Also, in reviewing the policy, I actually found a loophole for a project of ours that we thought we would have to terminate due to updated regulation. We’re … are limitless moving forward. - Emily Long , FDCE ‘20 How energizing the program feels Social and purpose-driven learning is undoubtedly one of the key aspects of the program that …
… a literature review of existing analyses of climate tech literature Create a rough database of technologies and companies in the climate tech ecosystem Draft a comprehensive framework to map the examples in the database Create consistent language and define key terms Interview entrepreneurs, investors, and experts to discuss the framework, and iterate based on their feedback Test the framework by applying new companies and technologies Work …
… groups. We then matched these block groups with the 2018 Block-Group Level Planning Database . 1 This database is produced by the U.S. Census Bureau and includes a range of housing, demographic, socioeconomic, and census operational data. The database pulls variables from the Census American Community Survey (ACS) databases. We used …
… of Energy, the Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies II (SEEDS II) Yale research project is tasked with understanding strategies and messages that support the adoption of … and community leaders in Solarize communities, and utilization of traditional and social media, SmartPower led Solarize campaigns in 11 towns. The purpose of these campaigns … solar” for people living in rental homes, apartments, condos, and homes that are unsuitable based on geographic or space constraints. Community shared solar in SC is managed by the …
… The Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of … use larger levers. We have to move away from treating “big” investing as synonymous with “corporate” or “mainstream” investing. The SOCAP conservation finance curriculum is divided … Environmental investments generating social outcomes. With the global population projected to reach nine billion by 2050, continued human development will become …