… problem like climate change requires some creative solutions, and every year, students show that they’re up to the task.” "It gives me hope to see students come up with such … environmentally-sustainable, energy-efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution to prevent the extensive water damage caused by ice buildup on roofs and similar infrastructure … localized measurements of urban heat island effect (UHI - the higher temperature in cities compared to their surroundings) and population to monitor the patterns of …
… 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 … not thousands, of actions that they plan to take to keep the planet from heating more than two degrees; and even if they execute all those actions as planned, they’re projected to … and slowing population growth. All these solutions involve large-scale shifts from how things were done in the past, which leads to the next key difference. Entire systems …
… Today, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) opened its new certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy. With a cohort of 75 … 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, … address the world’s most complex problems.” The curriculum was built by faculty from CBEY's two home institutions —the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and the Yale …
… -by Stephanie Hsiung (F&ES '19) Smarter and more affordable technologies are leading more and more utilities to rethink the traditional electric grid from the supply … and will impact the utility-customer relationship. I attended the conference to find out how the energy industry is thinking about and planning for the proliferation of Internet of … management, they also revealed concerns within the industry about the challenges and slow pace of moving from pilot project to full-scale deployment to wider customer adoption. This …
… walked to an adjacent tank and 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 …
… 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 … through social networks and engage strong volunteer leadership (“solar ambassadors”) who are passionate about solar energy. The Yale Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies … two effects: the rates at which households of various income levels adopt solar, and how different types of messaging interact with adoption among these groups. In addition to …
… question: Now that we as a human species better understand our impact on the planet, how can we use technology to actively catalyze environmental sustainability, rather than … up in cautious optimism. From attending sessions and talking with participants, I noticed two major trends that could shape the future of environmental progress: Revolutions in data … climate change through the Climate Change Solutions Generator . Applications for both are due TODAY (January 28)! Revolutions in data science Technology is often associated with …
… For residential solar, SmartPower reached 7,225 homeowners. Of these, 138 people showed further interest, and 9 contracts were signed. Interest was greater in community … 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 … nuclear reactor is likely much to blame. Difficult messaging A fourth challenge flows from two mentioned above: while tailored messaging is key for the success of Solarize campaigns, …
… “SOCAP started with a small group of investors determined to prove that doing good has two bottom lines: social and financial.” The network consists of “heart-centered investors, … economy [that can] address the world’s toughest challenges.” The upcoming annual flagship event in SanFrancisco on Oct. 9-15 (SOCAP15) is considered the largest conference for … strategies that can accelerate the pace and scale of land and resource conservation. However, the potential of this emerging field remains largely untapped. The scale of the …
… described this bond last week at the Social Capital Markets Conference (SOCAP15). Here’s how PFP deals work. At their core, these instruments allow private investors to fund a … 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 … between the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and the Conservation Finance Network. The new website for this publication is slated to launch in January 2016. Equity and …