… and billionaire-politician Michael 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 … for the unparalleled undertaking that it is. Maybe we can imagine a time 50 years from now when the crisis is under control. Maybe in 2069, when politicians and companies set bold, …
… is designed for working professionals committed to clean energy who want to advance their careers as well as the transition to a clean economy. Vero Bourg-Meyer, Program Director, … nature of this program. “There is not one solution to climate change,” said Bourg-Meyer. “What we need, and what this program does, is bring together people with diverse expertise and ignite their …
… will be unable to capture the full value of smart homes. Changes in customer preferences, expectations, and participation when it comes to energy services will require new approaches to building utility-customer … in the smart home, and ushers in the next generation of residential demand management (what some are calling virtual power plants or VPPs). The question is will it be utilities …
… grabbed a handful of reddish orange seaweed. She described how these two organisms would eventually support one another in a continuous loop. Waste from the shrimp would nourish the … the benefits feeding seaweed to cattle while engaging in one of her favorite pastimes: research. “I like to read emerging scientific papers—a lot,” she said. When she came across … seaweeds, but no one had a plan for introducing them to the market. “There was a gap on what to do next,” said Alexia. She had just started her Master’s in Public Health program, …
… is a unique community-based program that leverages peers and social networks to encourage residential solar adoption through a group pricing strategy. Solarize campaigns spread the … Duke University, Tel Aviv University, Connecticut Green Bank, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, and MySunBuddy. The following summary of SEEDS II … (2014, October 1). Retrieved February 19, 2019, from https://cbey.yale.edu/programs-research/solar-energy-evolution-and-diffusion-studies-seeds. 2838 2820 Equity and Justice …
… New technology can change the course of history. In 1769, Scottish inventor James Watt created an improved version of the steam engine, which enabled humankind to power … who wonder not only “How is that possible?” but also “Why is that good?” And that’s exactly what the world needs. 2621 Environmental Innovation How Yale Students Can Engage with … who wonder not only “How is that possible?” but also “Why is that good?” And that’s exactly what the world needs. Related Programs Planetary Solutions Generator … Ben Soltoff … New …
… Department 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 … non-profit SmartPower to conduct a series of rigorous controlled field trials that explorewhat motivates residential solar installation. In 2017 and 2018, SEEDS II conducted Solarize … 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 …
… 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 … a resilient economy. But why should this event just emphasize the double bottom line? What about the environmental side of the equation? In 2013, the first shades of green began … there is a natural resource issue, there is always a social issue. “The reality is that whenyou have a deep social issue, you have an environmental issue – and vice versa. It is …
… Photo credit: Blue Forest Conservation Pay for Performance (PFP) Bonds, also known as Pay for … 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 … to repay investors with a portion of the independently measured and verified results. “What is a challenge for the USFS could be potentially a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for …
… 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 … Bank released a report on the role of the informal sector in waste management . CSIRO, a research agency of the Australian Federal Government, launched the world’s largest marine … the Plastics Problem Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. What steps are needed to solve the plastics problem? Satwik Mudgal (Master of Environmental …