… like Virginia leveraged this program to accomplish energy efficiency goals. When evaluating how to use Virginia’s QECB allocation, decision makers considered the increased flexibility of Green Community Programs (GCPs) relative to traditional QECBs and “qualified” projects. GCPs can issue bonds … a maximum of 30% of allocations can be issued for private projects. In addition, GCPs are not subject to the 20% energy-reduction requirement. This broad scope and …
… from a massive plant situated near New London, CT called Millstone. The facility included two reactors that produced almost half of the electricity generated in Connecticut and … 15% of the power required for the New England regional grid. The operating licenses for the two reactors were set to expire in 2035 and 2045, making the issue extremely salient for the … by 2050, putting further pressure on keeping or expanding nuclear. On the other hand, there are ongoing health and safety, environment, and security concerns about nuclear power, as …
… more efficient diesel engines on the U.S. market. Meanwhile, international efforts to prevent global warming had accelerated. A series of UN-sponsored conferences, bringing … Accords because the climate agreement exempted developing nations such as China and India. However, GM did agree that global warming was “an area of concern,” and the company was pushing ahead with its development efforts. While GM …
… As the Connecticut Green Bank works to design high-impact programs for the solar market, it has supported the design and adoption of legislation that … from the Connecticut General Assembly. Source Yale Center for Business and the Environment Areas of Focus Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy Download file. … …
… the book that every vice president threw in the trash because he would be embarrassed to show it to a partner.” In 2008, this was the investment strategy of Adam Blumenthal, … in a paper mill in Nova Scotia. The mill, Pictou Pulp, manufactured northern bleached softwood kraft, a strong fiber that was used to create high-quality paper products. The mill … And the answer to that is yes.” The remaining question, then, was how much to pay. Areas of Focus Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Environmental Innovation …
… the truck bed and cab. Starting with the 2015 model year, the F-150 would be the first mass-market vehicle to be built with major body construction from aluminum. Alcoa spent $300 … to aluminum for 2015 was a major part of the savings of 700 pounds in vehicle weight compared to the 2014 model But even with the announcement of the F-150's aluminum body, Alcoa … automakers follow Ford’s lead? Would aluminum vehicles gain a foothold outside the U.S.? How would steelmakers respond to losses in the auto market? Would carbon composites create a …
… of the “Feasibility of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut” research project is twofold: to assess a realistic contribution from RTTs in achieving Connecticut’s transition … for effective policies and strategies to advance RTTs in Connecticut. In addition to this market potential study, the project included a field study on RTT market barriers and … a field study on RTT market barriers and drivers. Download the Report File Download file Areas of Focus Clean Energy Sustainable Finance and ESG Related Programs Renewable Thermal …
… Following an internal study that argued that corporate responsibility was a key strategic area for the company to pursue, AXA’s first global CR action plan was launched. Under the … Sustainability, and Public Affairs." The reorganization inspired a reconsideration of how AXA monitored and measured its CR efforts. The metrics Steenland and her group had … new metrics was a tall order, but would be another step to establishing CR inside AXA. Eventually, the company aspired to produce an “integrated report” that would define the …
… as pure ethanol. With all these positive indications, in 2009 and in 2012 PEMEX introduced two tender offers requesting supplier bids to provide ethanol to the company. As first … in the fuel, up to 5.6% by volume. PEMEX had to adhere to two basic constraints in setting the price: by law, PEMEX could not subsidize the purchase price of ethanol, and … Developed in partnership with EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey Areas of Focus Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy Circularity …
… Affairs from 2009 to 2013. CEW approached REC with a win-win proposal describing how PAYS® could help build the local economy while providing cost savings, energy efficiency, and financial returns. Addressing socioeconomic and skills issues in the area is a high priority for local stakeholders. The program has been successfully resolving … Affairs from 2009 to 2013. CEW approached REC with a win-win proposal describing how PAYS® could help build the local economy while providing cost savings, energy …