… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companies signed an agreement to end deforestation, development … crude palm oil (CPO) became the most highly traded edible oil. The palm oil boom had significant impact on economic development in rural Indonesia. Forty percent of Indonesia’s palm … to environmental concerns had their own set of questions to consider and unravel. What was the best policy for the long-term social welfare of Indonesia? How could the …
… This project involved the collection of two energy generation datasets: the hourly wind output profiles and the hourly electricity load data at more than 1000 geographic … to develop a computer simulation model of electricity investment, for which the methodology can be found on Dr. Campbell’s web site. The final objective of the project was to simulate … stage of the project is ongoing. Project Outcomes To date, the investigator and a research assistant have completed simulations for the years 2004–2006. The write up of the …
… to developers and investors interested in constructing resilient infrastructure that can provide essential community services–even during disruptions to the electrical grid. As … steps involved in designing a GRH. These steps include involving the community, determining what electrical loads will be backed up, sizing a battery, choosing a technology mix, and … and takeaways from the energy and financial model we developed using Microsoft Excel. Our energy and financial model, published with this report, is built using the Connecticut …
… an internal carbon charge. Internal carbon pricing is a powerful tool the private sector can employ to reduce carbon emissions. While policy tools and guidance exist for carbon pricing at the national level, it is not clear how implementation might differ in a business environment or another setting. Our project seeks to supplement the growing carbon-pricing literature, given the promise of …
… leaders and news reporters will rightly remain occupied by this health and economic crisis for the foreseeable future, we have chosen to publish this report because we also know that … on solutions to build a healthier environment and a stronger, more equitable economy. It is our sincere hope that as a country we will choose to look forward and invest in solutions … lands, the importance of pursuing responsible development, and the most important steps we can take to grow benefits to our economy and environment. By making this information …
… optimize cost and reliability. Key Points Large commercial and small industrial operations can utilize 100% renewable hybrid configurations to self-generate clean power while … can replicate these best practices in system modeling, power cost modeling, supply research, legal diligence, and grant aid research. Clean Energy Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions The …
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… In early 2014 Alcoa announced that Ford's F-150 pick-up trucks, the best-selling vehicles in the U.S., would use … model But even with the announcement of the F-150's aluminum body, Alcoa still faced significant challenges in selling to the auto industry. First, there was the problem of consumer … steelmakers respond to losses in the auto market? Would carbon composites create a significant challenge? Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Equity and Justice Alcoa & the Auto …
… Electrica del Valle de México’s (EVM) wind farm, EVM’s struggling project received a significant boost. While the proposed wind farm was located in an area with abundant wind resources, absent a creditworthy off-taker the project would not have been able to line up … equity position in further energy projects, rather than simply serving as an off-taker? What technologies should Walmart de México employ to achieve its renewable energy goals? …
… Credits (RECs) to track and commoditize renewable energy generation, have made significant contributions to renewable energy deployment. A truly clean electricity grid, however, … power generates electricity during the day, but fails to provide energy during the evening hours when demand peaks. The resulting overproduction and waste of renewable energy — and … energy integration — call for a dramatic change to clean energy policy development. Ourresearch team proposes a new policy framework called the value-based renewable portfolio …