… want to advance their careers as well as the transition to a clean economy. Vero Bourg-Meyer, Program Director, Clean Energy and Conservation Finance, Brad Gentry, the newly appointed Frederick K. Weyerhaeuser Professor in the Practice of Forest Resources Management and Policy and Ron Smith, Damon Wells Professor at Yale University Geology … change,” said Bourg-Meyer. “What we need, and what this program does, is bring together people with diverse expertise and ignite their curiosity for disciplines other than their …
… of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in homes, the continued growth of distributed energy resources (DERs), and the rise of the prosumer. Excitement about new opportunities and … of external firms can help utilities unlock the potential of behind-the-meter resources while delivering better customer experiences. Translating data into actionable … power plants or VPPs). The question is will it be utilities delivering these services to our smart homes? Equity and Justice Clean Energy The Role of Home Technologies in a Clean …
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… Introduction of Solarize and SEEDS II Solarize is a unique community-based program that leverages peers and social networks to encourage residential solar adoption through a group pricing strategy. Solarize campaigns … Round 8 is published in May 2018. The basic findings are clear: targeted messaging matters. People are more responsive to messages that focus on individual benefits like energy cost …
… New technology can change the course of history. In 1769, Scottish inventor James Watt created an improved version of the … of innovations that sparked the Industrial Revolution, and over the next few centuries, people became more prosperous, more numerous, and more connected with one another. These … will support students through the process of hatching a new idea. Students will work with a community of passionate, similarly minded peers, while also learning from knowledgeable …
… passed its landmark energy bill. Act 236, also known as the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) program, which created a net-metering system permitting residential and … an estimated 64,865 homes are currently powered by solar energy and approximately 3,000 people depend on solar-related jobs for income. With the legislature on its side, the state … Q3 of 2018, SmartPower facilitated a series of pilot programs in SC. Through on-the-ground community outreach, engagement of solar ambassadors and community leaders in Solarize …
… for impact investors and social entrepreneurs in the world. The event has drawn over 10,000 people since its inception. That’s a lot of influence to catalyze a resilient economy. But … to be a continuous intellectual gap regarding awareness that where there is a natural resource issue, there is always a social issue. “The reality is that when you have a deep … . But this paradigm is starting to shift within SOCAP and in the broader-impact investing community. Seven years after the Oceans Track was introduced, I had the honor of …
… Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. Previous posts in this series detail how we got to this point and … by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics into our oceans. This work is promising, but it is also insufficient. Detailed here are several … steps needed to mitigating this acute and global problem. Build infrastructure Plastics in our oceans are only a problem because plastic gets to our oceans in the first place. In …
… Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. The Plastic Problem details how we got to this point. Here we discuss … file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]] Source: Green Alliance Corporate Commitments: Growing understanding among the public and … file-default","data-delta":"2"}}]] Source: New Plastic Economy Initiative, Ellen MacArthur Foundation In addition, many … The law went into effect on August 28, 2017, with penalties of up to $40,000, or four years, in prison for anyone manufacturing, selling, or even using a plastic bag. Other …
… pump installations in Connecticut supported by a grant from United Illuminating and Eversource in the period 2012 through 2017. Top: Heat pump installations per 1000 residents. … thus presents an important window of opportunity for promoting renewable alternatives. People moving to a new home present another important phase: Respondent households with a … addition to heating. Furthermore, there is generally a lack of awareness of heat pumps. In our survey, 17% of respondent households had never heard of them. The survey included 294 …