… campaign (2012–2015), the number of homes with solar grew from about 800 to over 12,500. Research findings based on the campaign—the first of their kind—indicate that the success of Solarize rests on a few key components. This guidebook clearly maps the process for any town, or individual, interested in solarizing their community. Clean Energy Equity and Justice Solarize Your Community: An Evidence-Based Guide for Accelerating the Adoption of Residential Solar … …
… offshore wind companies to promote local economic development and jobs in their community. What kinds of planning and policy levers can city leaders pull to attract offshore wind industry players? How are developers and … This report addresses these questions by investigating approaches underway in New Bedford, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; and New London, Connecticut. Clean Energy …
… From seaweed farming to oyster cultivation, our coasts represent some of the world’s most dynamic and vital regions of food production. … aquaculture and regenerative agriculture methods have garnered attention in recent years for their potential to combat climate change, enhance food system resilience, and promote worker and community wellbeing. Despite these shared stories of hope, marine-based foods and land-based agriculture are often considered and …
… is growing interest across various stakeholder groups in adopting land use best practices for new projects. Pollinator-friendly solar, which incorporates native grasses and … the first state to adopt a voluntary pollinator-friendly solar standard. However, research has yet to produce a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis that assesses both private … associated with land devoted to conventional solar, pollinator-friendly solar, and farming. Our analysis reveals that pollinator-friendly solar may generate private benefits to solar …
… Insights for Investing in Nascent Climate Technologies Executive Summary New technologies can play a critical role in solving the climate crisis during the 21st century. When researchers map out scenarios of policies and actions that could avert the worst impacts of … often depends on the development of advanced technologies in areas such as renewable resources, energy efficiency and storage, and carbon removal. This report refers to such …
… We hope these results provide insights into collaboration models and how business schools can incorporate SDGs into their discourse and curriculum, creating change and leading toward peace and prosperity for the planet. Produced by Yale University in collaboration with Global Network for …
… Yale Center for Business and the Environment partnered with the Connecticut Green Bank, Eversource, … The purpose of the “Feasibility of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut” research project is twofold: to assess a realistic contribution from RTTs in achieving …
… Yale Center for Business and the Environment is partnering with the Connecticut Green Bank, Eversource, United Illuminating and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) … that will advance renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut. The purpose of the research project, “Feasibility of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut,” is to …
… outsized expectations, both investors and farmers have struggled to find the right partner for their goals. This issue brief examines the varying definitions of regenerative agriculture, and proposes our own as a foundation for financing regenerative farms. It then details the three types of … This issue brief examines the varying definitions of regenerative agriculture, and proposes our own as a foundation for financing regenerative farms. It then details the three types of …
… This report focuses on the need for capital in the water sector and how foundations can address water issues through … Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions How Foundations can use Program-Related Investments to Address Water Challenges … How Foundations can use …