… Six student teams were recently awarded Climate Change Innovation Grants by the Yale Center … environmentally-sustainable, energy-efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution to prevent the extensive water damage caused by ice buildup on roofs and similar infrastructure …
… Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong proclaimed that he was taking “one giant leap for mankind” as he … to as its “Moonshot Factory.” The idea of a moonshot has also entered rhetoric around climate change. Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke, Congresswoman Alexandria … 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 …
… Today, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) opened its new certificate in Financing and Deploying … about the unique collaborative nature of this program. “There is not one solution to climate change,” said Bourg-Meyer. “What we need, and what this program does, is bring … about the unique collaborative nature of this program. “There is not one solution to climate change,” said Bourg-Meyer. “What we need, and what this program does, is bring …
… -by Stephanie Hsiung (F&ES '19) Smarter and more affordable technologies are leading more and more … among attendees was that without effective customer engagement, utilities will be unable to capture the full value of smart homes. Changes in customer preferences, expectations, and … among attendees was that without effective customer engagement, utilities will be unable to capture the full value of smart homes. Changes in customer preferences, expectations, 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 … Alexia explained that, together, these two organisms can have a huge impact in fighting climate change, particularly the seaweed. When added to cattle feed, a type of seaweed … once again, from Concha to Symbrosia. In fall 2018, Gracie began a master’s program in California and took on more of a high-level strategic role, while also establishing …
… Introduction of Solarize and SEEDS II Solarize is a unique community-based program that leverages peers and social … were signed through the town-chosen installer. This constitutes 1,188 kW of total installed capacity. If we include other installers, the number of contractssigned roughly doubles. …
… New technology can change the course of history. In 1769, Scottish inventor James Watt created an improved version of the … sustain those changes. This past fall, I attended Greenbiz VERGE , a conference in Oakland, California that brought together professionals and thought leaders at the interface of … the Data for Impact 101 Intensive , and they can come up with bold new ideas to solve climate change through the Climate Change Solutions Generator . Applications for both are …
… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of net metering in … DER, the Palmetto State went from having virtually no solar energy to having an installed capacity of 591 megawatts (MW). Statewide, an estimated 64,865 homes are currently powered … 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 …
… The Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of … economy [that can] address the world’s toughest challenges.” The upcoming annual flagship event in San Francisco on Oct. 9-15 (SOCAP15) is considered the largest conference for … Opportunities to invest in water. Water is increasingly becoming a scarce resource. California is in the midst of an epic drought. Sao Paulo, Brazil has run out of water. …
… Photo credit: Blue Forest Conservation Pay for Performance (PFP) Bonds, also known as Pay for Success Bonds or … normally burn up. USFSspending on fire suppression leads to less money for wildfire prevention, creating a vicious cycle that Blue Forest Conservation is aiming to disrupt. This … has the potential to scale forest restoration in the areas where it is needed most.” In California alone, Knight’s team is aiming to take a watershed-by-watershed approach in an …