… The SEEDS II team examined the correlation between grid congestion and household income. We analyzed the data at the census block group level for 7 Avangrid feeders and 8 … indicate that there is a weak statistical correlation between living in low and medium-income (LMI) neighborhoods and living in grid congested areas. We overlaid maps of all 15 … and census operational data. The database pulls variables from the Census American Community Survey (ACS) databases. We used median household income at the block group level …
… Want to create a solution or product? Navigating the entrepreneurial experience can be very complicated, but fortunately, at Yale there are a number of centers, programs, and people … folks, like Jonathan Simonds from Symbrosia, during the intensive. After the intensive, MartinWainstein continued the project in partnership with MIT, and the team eventually … To acquaint yourself with the mentors and sign up for office hours, go here: https://www.city.yale.edu/office-hours MAKING IT HAPPEN: PROTOTYPING | FUNDING Once you’ve figured …
… from across Yale will pitch their ideas for civic innovations that address New Haven community priorities — from new tech tools to novel social ventures — in a new program called the New Haven Civic Innovation Prize. Using a report compiled by Mayor Justin Elicker’s transition team and informed by recent community forums, Yale students are thinking about how they might help the city achieve …
… in the U.S. will continue to grow mainly due to increased demand from the residential and commercial sectors as the economy and population grow. Increasing demand can put significant pressure on-grid capacity. In response, local utility companies often grow their capacity to meet demand via expensive upgrades to substations and … circuit was matched with a similar control circuit where no campaigns were implemented. Comparing each set of circuits allowed researchers to isolate the effect of the campaign and …
… make it easier on the customer to make an informed choice, demonstrate and model a compelling business case and ensure that everyone, regardless of socioeconomic level, can … accounted respectively for 65 percent and 24 percent of energy delivered to residential and commercial customers in 2015, the sector remains dominated by the use of fossil fuels. … that provides a user-friendly platform for calculating a home energy rating and provides recommended replacement options, available rebates, and price quotes from qualified renewable …
… -Kenny Cloft, Poda Foods Co-founder (Sabin Winner 2015) In anticipation of this year’s upcoming Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize pitch competition, CBEY's Entrepreneurship and Innovation team checked in with past winners of the … and how it influenced their trajectory. We spoke with the founders of Green Gear Supply Company (Russell Heller YC ‘19 & Monika Dharia, Duke ‘19, Sabin 2019), Symbrosia (Alexia …
… “Tree's have a huge potential to address climate change, and we are working to create a company that can be the catalyst for restoring tree cover across America at a pace that … create revenue streams that drive new planting and investment into natural solutions into communities across the US.” Cambium Carbon plans to use this $10,000 to directly support the … water damage caused by ice buildup on roofs and similar infrastructure in the winter. Compared to the benchmark product, Floe’s system offers customers significant cost savings …
… Center for Business and the Environment and Tsai CITY. “It gives me hope to see students come up with such multi-faceted solutions to the climate crisis. A wicked problem like … every year, students show that they’re up to the task.” "It gives me hope to see students come up with such multi-faceted solutions to the climate crisis." -Ben … of land and water resources to produce, coupled with a low incidence of allergic reaction compared to nut- and soy-based products. Restoration Carbon : Restoration Carbon closes the …
… The moon landing is so revered as a technological endeavor that the term “moonshot” is now common parlance for any ambitious technology challenge. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has a whole division referred to as its “Moonshot Factory.” The idea of a moonshot … Bloomberg have all used the word to describe what’s needed to prevent the planet from becoming uninhabitable. They should think bigger. “Moonshot” is an extreme understatement for …
… learners from 10 countries, the year-long program is designed for working professionals committed to clean energy who want to advance their careers as well as the transition to a … other than their own. We want to foster collaboration to address the world’s most complex problems.” The curriculum was built by faculty from CBEY's two home institutions … with each other, and experience Yale. Professor Gentry, faculty co-director of CBEY, commented on the ability of this new program to help share the University’s intellectual …