… realism, but at VERGE, it was hard not to get swept up in cautious optimism. From attending sessions and talking with participants, I noticed two major trends that could shape the … skies, and pockets. We’ve also expanded our capacity to analyze data and derive useful information. Two key buzzwords popped up a lot at VERGE: blockchain and artificial … with the grid to save energy, portable chargers for electric vehicles, material information woven directly into clothing for easier reuse. I also heard about partnerships …
… controlled field trials that explore what motivates residential solar installation. In 2017 and 2018, SEEDS II conducted Solarize campaigns in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode … the patchwork service territories create particular challenges, as customers at outreach events often get their energy from diverse sources despite living in the same town. The … nature of service territories also presents a challenge for the consumer, as getting information on solar installations is not streamlined. Mistrust in the utility companies due …
… normally burn up. USFS spending on fire suppression leads to less money for wildfire prevention, creating a vicious cycle that Blue Forest Conservation is aiming to disrupt. This … forests to a natural state so that they are less susceptible to these fires. It’s a preventative approach. The bond then uses pay for success contracts that enable the multiple … Related Events Investing for Impact: Matthew Weatherly-White, CAPROCK Wed, October 25th, 2017, 12:30 PM EDT — 1:30 PM EDT Evans Hall, Classroom 4410 … Photo credit: Blue Forest …
… economy [that can] address the world’s toughest challenges.” The upcoming annual flagship event in San Francisco on Oct. 9-15 (SOCAP15) is considered the largest conference 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 … untapped. The scale of the problem continues to outpace the available solutions. This first session of a two-part series will take stock of opportunities and trends from the past year …
… in and providing services to the waste management sector. Beyond waste management, waste prevention is also a potential gold mine. The problem of plastics in the ocean represents a … Plastics, it seems, have reached their shelf life in the green-economy. Understanding the informal sector In the world of plastics, 19 out of the 20 countries that pollute the most … in and providing services to the waste management sector. Beyond waste management, waste prevention is also a potential gold mine. The problem of plastics in the ocean represents a …
… bags used for commercial and household packaging.” The law went into effect on August 28, 2017, with penalties of up to $40,000, or four years, in prison for anyone manufacturing, … South Sudan are now traveling a similar path by banning plastic bags. China : In July of 2017, China banned imports of 24 categories of waste , including several categories of … bags used for commercial and household packaging.” The law went into effect on August 28, 2017, with penalties of up to $40,000, or four years, in prison for anyone manufacturing, …
… supported by a grant from United Illuminating and Eversource in the period 2012 through 2017. Top: Heat pump installations per 1000 residents. Bottom: Total number of heat pump … Figure 2: Triggers to installing primary heating systems. The survey points to three key events that trigger a decision to install a new heating and cooling system. Most … to energy audits (HES) from United Illuminating (UI) or Eversource , or 3) subscribe to information on energy efficiency and updates from the Governor’s Council for Climate Change …
… This year’s winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a desire to reduce waste and … Jatin Batra (SOM ‘19), Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) and Melissa Mazzeo (SOM/F&ES ’20), is scaling informal exchange networks, like parent groups, to build a children’s secondhand … and continue to grow,” says Dharia. “We are also very excited about the resources that the Sobotka grant network will provide us as we think about how to best expand our business.” …
… The Sobotka Seed Stage Success Stories will introduce you to former recipients of the grants who … But individual investments add up. Rissman and Reed realized that with the right tools and information, individuals could work together to make even more change than large investors … it was ignored by the general public.” The pair set out to empower individual investors. In 2017, they founded Real Impact Tracker , which was awarded a Sobotka Seed Stage Venture …
… the winners of this year’s RTA Seed Innovation Grant. You will also be able to view the event online (advance registration required). Awarded every fall, the RTA Seed Innovation … platforms for low carbon heating and cooling technologies. Visit the homepage for more information, or contact Stuart DeCew: stuart.decew@yale.edu. Clean Energy Announcing the … the winners of this year’s RTA Seed Innovation Grant. You will also be able to view the event online (advance registration required). Awarded every fall, the RTA Seed Innovation …