… Natural disasters have filled the news in recent months, occurring so frequently that they seem to … earthquakes, hurricanes. But as national and international media coverage of these events recedes, the local effects persist—often for years. Small businesses, which account for the vast majority of enterprises in the U.S. and employ half of the private-sector workforce, are particularly vulnerable when disaster strikes. Unlike large …
… Last spring, Sara Harari, a second-year joint degree student at Yale School of Forestry & … at New Haven Farms presents to the crowd of student participants At this hackathon-style event, students worked in interdisciplinary teams to dig deep into a food-related challenge … of: Dylan Cicero (F&ES), Lauren Kim (Yale College), Brett Levin (F&ES), Marina Marmolejo (Public Health), and Katie Sierks (SOM/F&ES). New Haven Land Trust will receive a $3000 …
… Yale Center for Business and the Environment, The Yale University Office of Sustainability and Yale Institute … the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, School of Management, Law School, School of Public Health and Yale College, with projects that have impact across the globe, from New … invest in high-value, non-timber-forest production that preserve “backyard forests” and prevent deforestation. 4. Moo-ve Over Methane (now known asSymbrosia) by Victoria Shirriff, …
… solutions for climate change. In addition to funding, students receive mentorship, and incubation space at West Campus to test and explore their idea. The grant constitutes a … most clearly exemplified by the impact that Tesla has had in pushing electric vehicles into public consciousness and onto the market Thankfully, the privatesector is ripe for entrepreneurs to innovate for climate change. Investors are …
… Recognizing the critical role that private capital flows will play in moving society toward a more sustainable future, Yale … interactions with market participants, leading scholars and non-profit organizations. These partnerships will strengthen YISF’s efforts to identify, develop and disseminate new ideas … Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF) Related Programs WBCSD Internships Related EventsSustainable Finance Monthly Seminar: Diane Strauss, Yale Initiative on Sustainable …
… Municipal utilities are owned by local governments and managed by elected officials or public employees. They only serve customers within their municipal boundaries or in … regulated prices for electricity and they are not bound by the utility regulatory compact. Private Equity: Companies that invest in the energy sector, whether in traditional utilities … McMahon, J. (2015, May 5). "Why Tesla batteries are cheap enough to prevent new power plants." Forbes . Retrieved from …
… bills and mitigating their impacts on climate change. However, many constraints prevent low- and moderate-income (LMI) households from installing rooftop solar systems. In a … cited is that there are simply not enough solar organizations targeting LMI households. PublicSector Barriers A few reports identify policy and administrative barriers that can … to promote LMI enrollment in community solar projects can also consider working with private partners to fund solar projects. Nonprofits are unlikely to either generate …
… In recent weeks, states have renewed their vows to mitigate the impacts of climate change by upholding the … sources with lower GHG emissions rates. The CTGB uses financing as a tool to leverage private capital in increasing RTT deployment and seessubsidies as a market kick-start … data on rate of installs, especially as contractors work acrossstate lines. Therefore, public information on system sizes, geographically-specific installations, and cost cannot …
… file-default"}}]] Source: Leventis, G., Fadrhonc, E. M., Kramer, C., Goldman, C., 2016. Current Practices in Efficiency … carbon emissions, as well as a “guarantee” against rising energy costs. Strong, long-term partnerships between energy services companies, installers, and customers are key to the … lease programs can also help overcome the vexing issue of high upfront costs and recycle public funds that were used for one-time grants. Similar to solar PV deployment, the …
… If you’ve ever considered installing solar panels on your roof, you’ve probably asked two basic questions: How … costs and credits. An Alternative to NEM? In 2012, Austin Energy — one of the largest publicly-owned utilities in the US — tried to more fairly value distributed solar resources … costs and credits. An Alternative to NEM? In 2012, Austin Energy — one of the largest publicly-owned utilities in the US — tried to more fairly value distributed solar resources …