This presentation proposes models for sustainable economic development through partnerships. It aims to achieve over 50% greenhouse gas reductions in buildings, reduce low-income homeowners' energy bills by 40%, and create approximately 40,000 local jobs. The Block by Block Model achieves scale through energy audits, data collection, and on-bill recovery. It has enrolled over 660 low-income homeowners and supported 14 community organizations. The MINYC Model creates market synergies to reduce emissions, catalyze green products, and localize procurement through local procurement, distribution, and small business partnerships. It has linked 40 companies to energy efficiency projects. The Urban Manufacturing Alliance scales this model.
Pratt center presentation to charles stewart mott foundationmyleslennon
The presentation proposes a model for sustainable and equitable economic development through partnerships between community organizations, small businesses, and local governments. The key goals are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs for low-income homeowners, create around 40,000 local jobs, and establish replicable programs. The proposed Block by Block Model would achieve economies of scale through energy audits, data collection, and on-bill financing for retrofits. Initial results from similar programs enrolled over 600 homeowners and supported 14 community organizations.
To make Indian cities comparable to world-class cities like New York, Moscow, and Tokyo, future cities need better urban infrastructure and amenities to support rapid population growth. Both planning new cities and improving existing ones with reliable drinking water, electricity, sanitation, and transportation infrastructure can help address issues like overpopulation, crime, pollution, and poor living standards. Developing solar power and sustainable water management strategies will help ensure access to critical resources for future generations.
This document discusses energy options for Minneapolis, including renewing the city's contract with energy companies, negotiating with companies, or establishing a municipal utility. It notes rising energy costs, lack of local clean energy sources currently, and the opportunity to keep energy dollars local by establishing a municipal utility. Municipal utilities tend to have lower emissions, invest more in renewable energy, and have more reliable and affordable rates compared to investor-owned utilities. The document advocates establishing a municipal utility to gain leverage for clean energy goals and more local control over energy decisions. It concludes the city needs a ballot measure authorizing a municipal utility to give residents a choice.
Managing Environmental & Social Risk for Sustainable Cities CITIZEN ACT
The document discusses Societe Generale's Citizen Act program for the 2011-2012 season, which focuses on managing environmental and social risks for sustainable cities. It covers residential areas, industrial areas, water, electricity and internet infrastructure, transport infrastructure, energy production, and waste management. The Citizen Act program is led by Societe Generale to promote sustainability.
The document discusses product stewardship and extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws. It summarizes the impacts of product waste, and how EPR programs can help address these issues by shifting recycling costs from local governments to producers. The Massachusetts Product Stewardship Council is working to promote statewide EPR laws, including a proposed e-waste bill, and save municipalities money while increasing reuse and recycling. Membership in the Council is open to all Massachusetts cities and towns without dues.
Pratt center presentation to charles stewart mott foundationmyleslennon
The presentation proposes a model for sustainable and equitable economic development through partnerships between community organizations, small businesses, and local governments. The key goals are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs for low-income homeowners, create around 40,000 local jobs, and establish replicable programs. The proposed Block by Block Model would achieve economies of scale through energy audits, data collection, and on-bill financing for retrofits. Initial results from similar programs enrolled over 600 homeowners and supported 14 community organizations.
To make Indian cities comparable to world-class cities like New York, Moscow, and Tokyo, future cities need better urban infrastructure and amenities to support rapid population growth. Both planning new cities and improving existing ones with reliable drinking water, electricity, sanitation, and transportation infrastructure can help address issues like overpopulation, crime, pollution, and poor living standards. Developing solar power and sustainable water management strategies will help ensure access to critical resources for future generations.
This document discusses energy options for Minneapolis, including renewing the city's contract with energy companies, negotiating with companies, or establishing a municipal utility. It notes rising energy costs, lack of local clean energy sources currently, and the opportunity to keep energy dollars local by establishing a municipal utility. Municipal utilities tend to have lower emissions, invest more in renewable energy, and have more reliable and affordable rates compared to investor-owned utilities. The document advocates establishing a municipal utility to gain leverage for clean energy goals and more local control over energy decisions. It concludes the city needs a ballot measure authorizing a municipal utility to give residents a choice.
Managing Environmental & Social Risk for Sustainable Cities CITIZEN ACT
The document discusses Societe Generale's Citizen Act program for the 2011-2012 season, which focuses on managing environmental and social risks for sustainable cities. It covers residential areas, industrial areas, water, electricity and internet infrastructure, transport infrastructure, energy production, and waste management. The Citizen Act program is led by Societe Generale to promote sustainability.
The document discusses product stewardship and extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws. It summarizes the impacts of product waste, and how EPR programs can help address these issues by shifting recycling costs from local governments to producers. The Massachusetts Product Stewardship Council is working to promote statewide EPR laws, including a proposed e-waste bill, and save municipalities money while increasing reuse and recycling. Membership in the Council is open to all Massachusetts cities and towns without dues.
Startups will redesign our cities through innovations in mobility, infrastructure, and city services. While past predictions of the future often missed major technological changes like smartphones and the internet, startups are now positioned to address ongoing urban challenges through sectors that are among the least digitized like transportation, energy, and water. New companies are developing technologies like drones for inspections, smart sprinklers to reduce water use, electric transportation, indoor vertical farms, tools for architects and first responders, and low-cost water quality monitoring. However, this is still an early stage for urban tech startups, with many opportunities remaining across city systems as digitization accelerates.
Critical theme - Moving forward with REDD+ (part one)IIED
The presentation of Jane Boles, of Era Ecosystem Services, to the IIED-hosted Moving ahead with Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) workshop on 9-10 April 2014.
The presentation, made as part of a series of Critical Themes delivered by experts at IIED, focused on Moving forward with REDD+, and the readiness, role of the private sector, finance and political commitment.
More information on Era Ecosystem Services' work: http://www.eraecosystems.com/.
Further details of the workshop and IIED's work on REDD+ are available via http://www.iied.org/coverage-moving-ahead-redd-prospects-challenges-workshop.
Making Public Private Partnerships Work by Shannon SweeneyAnn Treacy
This document discusses the history and challenges of the R/S Fiber Project, a joint effort between 11 cities and 2 counties in Minnesota to build a fiber-to-the-farm network from 2010 to 2014. It initially started as a joint powers board but had to change to a cooperative ownership structure due to financial challenges. It now involves 17 townships and 10 cities issuing bonds to fund a loan to the private cooperative. The document outlines lessons learned around setting clear expectations between partners and having outdated telecommunications laws in Minnesota. It also recommends legislative changes to clarify authority around government-run fiber networks and allow more government support of bonds.
Measuring Impact of Broadband on the Community Ann Treacy
This document analyzes the impact of broadband access in 5 rural Minnesota communities. It examines the public and private investments made, as well as the annual economic benefits and increases in real estate values seen in each community. The methodology included analyzing existing data and conducting community interviews. Broadband access has increased over time in most communities and median incomes are higher than similar counties. Formulas are presented to calculate return on investment, with all 5 communities seeing their public investments outweighed by the annual economic benefits and real estate value increases brought by broadband. The study concludes that access and adoption are key to economic benefits, and public funding can shorten providers' return on investment timelines.
Municipal E Waste Recycling Consortium 101909egpytel
The document discusses the formation of a Municipal E-Waste Recycling Consortium to help municipalities in Illinois deal with a new state law regarding electronics recycling. It notes that the law makes electronics manufacturers responsible for recycling e-waste but that municipalities find it difficult to work with the free market system on their own. The consortium would bring together interested communities to collectively enter the marketplace, educate members on the new legislation, and meet with stakeholders. It outlines the timeline and goals for establishing partnerships with manufacturers and recyclers to rollout an e-waste program in early 2010.
The Co-operative Party played a role in London elections in 2012 by organizing, mobilizing, funding and supporting candidates. They advocated for policies promoting cooperatives to create jobs, access to credit unions, affordable housing comprising 10% of stock, and community asset ownership. While Boris Johnson won as Mayor, Labour gained seats on the London Assembly. Next steps discussed engaging on issues like unemployment, high costs, and the environment through cooperative solutions and promoting cooperative values.
The document discusses cities leading efforts to address climate change. It notes that 62% of cities have developed climate action plans, 50% have special units in mayors' offices for climate policy and action, and 60% have established greenhouse gas reduction targets. Cities are collaborating and pioneering new technologies with local businesses. Addressing climate change is improving energy security and life quality while sharpening competitive advantages for cities like Hong Kong. The document encourages cities to take climate action to the next level by investigating funding, engaging businesses and NGOs, and reporting climate data to CDP.
Show Me Solar: Clean, Local Power for Missouri's EconomyJohn Farrell
A presentation exploring the technical and economic potential of solar power, its enormous value to the grid, and the opportunities for its expansion. Given to the Missouri Solar Energy Industries Association on Feb. 1, 2014, by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance's Director of Democratic Energy, John Farrell.
The document discusses a new model for public-private partnerships to deliver 100% superfast broadband across the UK. It argues that the socioeconomic benefits of universal broadband access are greater than what consumers are willing to pay. The model proposes sharing investment and returns between local authorities, private investors, and government grants. This would align interests while ensuring commercial viability and financial returns for all stakeholders. The goal is to leverage multiple sources of funding to provide broadband access nationwide.
Natoa Journal Winter 2007 - CUD: Innovation for SustainabilityShane Mitchell
The document discusses several topics related to communications and community broadband initiatives. It announces a new community broadband awards program. It also discusses connected urban development for sustainability, profiling Seattle Channel's art zone and efforts to help consumers transition to digital TV. Additionally, it outlines how the National Capital Region is building a next-generation public safety communications network.
L.how do you envision the city of the futurebaldo80
The document envisions the city of the future as medium-small in size, prosperous, and dynamic. Key characteristics include being green through increased vegetation and tree planting, sustainable through public transportation, mobility services, and green/efficient buildings, and high-tech through real-time travel information, smart lighting, and dashboards. The overall vision is for a livable city that offers high quality of life and supports people's health, well-being, and opportunities through being green, sustainable, and utilizing high technology.
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) is a system adopted in California that allows cities and counties to aggregate the buying power of customers to secure alternative energy supply contracts. CCAs now serve over 5% of Americans in more than 1,300 municipalities. CCAs act as public utilities that negotiate with suppliers rather than relying on traditional utility models. CCAs can provide cleaner energy, often from local renewable sources, at a lower cost than traditional utilities. California's law enables CCAs and requires automatic enrollment with an opt-out option. Many California local governments explored CCAs in 2007 to increase their use of renewable energy beyond utility standards.
This webinar presentation provided information about the Solarize Connecticut program to interested municipalities. It explained that the program is a community-based bulk purchasing model that allows towns to reduce solar prices for residents through group discounts. It outlined the roles of partner organizations CEFIA and SmartPower, and described the municipal application process, installer selection process, expected timeline, and past program results. The goal of the program is to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for communities in Connecticut.
NextEra Energy Inc. is an electric utility company founded in 1995 and headquartered in Florida. It is one of the largest electric utilities in the US and the world's largest generator of renewable energy from wind and sun. NextEra has over $17.5 billion in annual revenue and owns Florida Power & Light as well as renewable energy facilities. The presentation recommends buying 100 shares of NextEra stock due to its strong financial performance, expansion into renewable energy, and average dividend yield of 3.9% for utilities.
TMI is one of few companies that has publicly demonstrated a kW-scale fuel cell system operating on various fuels. The fuel cell can run 24/7 indoors on fuels such as natural gas, propane, kerosene, jet fuel, diesel, ethanol, biodiesel, vegetable oil, and biogas. Potential markets include residential, auxiliary power, military, remote, commercial, and rural applications. TMI works with NGOs in villages where affordability through surplus power generation can help solve chronic social problems that billions have failed to address.
The document discusses strategies for creating an inclusive green economy through clean energy initiatives. It describes Clean Energy Works Portland, which aims to improve the energy efficiency of 100,000 homes and create 10,000 jobs over 10 years. It also discusses opportunities in urban manufacturing of green technology, restructuring waste and recycling into a greener industry, and the role foundations can play in supporting a green economy through career training and strategic investments.
The City of Vidalia is undertaking a Fiber to the Home project called the Vidalia Broadband Initiative to provide high-speed fiber optic internet access to all government, businesses, and residences. The network will use a redundant ring topology with Gigabit Passive Optical Network technology to deliver speeds of 1Gbps for commercial users and 100Mbps to 1Gbps for residences. The goal is to improve quality of life by enabling multiple internet providers, cost savings through competition, workforce development, telemedicine, and preparing infrastructure for future bandwidth needs. The network design is intended as a model that can be easily duplicated elsewhere.
Seattle Interactive Conference: Beyond 2020 The Shape of Things to ComeGlen Hiemstra
Glen Hiemstra, Founder and CEO of Futurist.com, speaks to 2013 Seattle Interactive tech conference. Glen takes us over the horizon into the world of the future. Let’s imagine that the issues of transparency, privacy, data security, openness and information ownership have been solved more or less satisfactorily by 2020. Beyond that, what are the possibilities? How about a world of 3D hyperconnectivity, where the concept of online and offline have effectively disappeared. A world where the merging of information technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology, robotics and cognitive sciences can bring us to the edge of a new age. If, and it is a big if, we can leverage these technologies and the social and political landscape to solve the great challenges of energy, sustainability, and income disparity. Are we ready to build a preferred future?
The Pratt Center for Community Development works to create a more just, equitable and sustainable city. It analyzes emerging community concerns like sustainable neighborhoods and green manufacturing. It creates new models for development in low-income communities and leverages university resources. Programs include Retrofit Block by Block, Green Local Sourcing, and an Urban Manufacturing Alliance. The goal is to strengthen local economies, improve transportation, increase access to healthy food, and grow the urban manufacturing sector through collaboration.
This document summarizes a presentation about developing a search engine and monitoring tool for business information in Belgium. It notes that over 10,000 new companies were started in Belgium in 2012. It describes some initial revenue opportunities for the tool, such as offering monitoring services, selling prospect data, and providing consulting services. The presentation calls for partners and feedback on additional services and revenue models.
Startups will redesign our cities through innovations in mobility, infrastructure, and city services. While past predictions of the future often missed major technological changes like smartphones and the internet, startups are now positioned to address ongoing urban challenges through sectors that are among the least digitized like transportation, energy, and water. New companies are developing technologies like drones for inspections, smart sprinklers to reduce water use, electric transportation, indoor vertical farms, tools for architects and first responders, and low-cost water quality monitoring. However, this is still an early stage for urban tech startups, with many opportunities remaining across city systems as digitization accelerates.
Critical theme - Moving forward with REDD+ (part one)IIED
The presentation of Jane Boles, of Era Ecosystem Services, to the IIED-hosted Moving ahead with Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) workshop on 9-10 April 2014.
The presentation, made as part of a series of Critical Themes delivered by experts at IIED, focused on Moving forward with REDD+, and the readiness, role of the private sector, finance and political commitment.
More information on Era Ecosystem Services' work: http://www.eraecosystems.com/.
Further details of the workshop and IIED's work on REDD+ are available via http://www.iied.org/coverage-moving-ahead-redd-prospects-challenges-workshop.
Making Public Private Partnerships Work by Shannon SweeneyAnn Treacy
This document discusses the history and challenges of the R/S Fiber Project, a joint effort between 11 cities and 2 counties in Minnesota to build a fiber-to-the-farm network from 2010 to 2014. It initially started as a joint powers board but had to change to a cooperative ownership structure due to financial challenges. It now involves 17 townships and 10 cities issuing bonds to fund a loan to the private cooperative. The document outlines lessons learned around setting clear expectations between partners and having outdated telecommunications laws in Minnesota. It also recommends legislative changes to clarify authority around government-run fiber networks and allow more government support of bonds.
Measuring Impact of Broadband on the Community Ann Treacy
This document analyzes the impact of broadband access in 5 rural Minnesota communities. It examines the public and private investments made, as well as the annual economic benefits and increases in real estate values seen in each community. The methodology included analyzing existing data and conducting community interviews. Broadband access has increased over time in most communities and median incomes are higher than similar counties. Formulas are presented to calculate return on investment, with all 5 communities seeing their public investments outweighed by the annual economic benefits and real estate value increases brought by broadband. The study concludes that access and adoption are key to economic benefits, and public funding can shorten providers' return on investment timelines.
Municipal E Waste Recycling Consortium 101909egpytel
The document discusses the formation of a Municipal E-Waste Recycling Consortium to help municipalities in Illinois deal with a new state law regarding electronics recycling. It notes that the law makes electronics manufacturers responsible for recycling e-waste but that municipalities find it difficult to work with the free market system on their own. The consortium would bring together interested communities to collectively enter the marketplace, educate members on the new legislation, and meet with stakeholders. It outlines the timeline and goals for establishing partnerships with manufacturers and recyclers to rollout an e-waste program in early 2010.
The Co-operative Party played a role in London elections in 2012 by organizing, mobilizing, funding and supporting candidates. They advocated for policies promoting cooperatives to create jobs, access to credit unions, affordable housing comprising 10% of stock, and community asset ownership. While Boris Johnson won as Mayor, Labour gained seats on the London Assembly. Next steps discussed engaging on issues like unemployment, high costs, and the environment through cooperative solutions and promoting cooperative values.
The document discusses cities leading efforts to address climate change. It notes that 62% of cities have developed climate action plans, 50% have special units in mayors' offices for climate policy and action, and 60% have established greenhouse gas reduction targets. Cities are collaborating and pioneering new technologies with local businesses. Addressing climate change is improving energy security and life quality while sharpening competitive advantages for cities like Hong Kong. The document encourages cities to take climate action to the next level by investigating funding, engaging businesses and NGOs, and reporting climate data to CDP.
Show Me Solar: Clean, Local Power for Missouri's EconomyJohn Farrell
A presentation exploring the technical and economic potential of solar power, its enormous value to the grid, and the opportunities for its expansion. Given to the Missouri Solar Energy Industries Association on Feb. 1, 2014, by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance's Director of Democratic Energy, John Farrell.
The document discusses a new model for public-private partnerships to deliver 100% superfast broadband across the UK. It argues that the socioeconomic benefits of universal broadband access are greater than what consumers are willing to pay. The model proposes sharing investment and returns between local authorities, private investors, and government grants. This would align interests while ensuring commercial viability and financial returns for all stakeholders. The goal is to leverage multiple sources of funding to provide broadband access nationwide.
Natoa Journal Winter 2007 - CUD: Innovation for SustainabilityShane Mitchell
The document discusses several topics related to communications and community broadband initiatives. It announces a new community broadband awards program. It also discusses connected urban development for sustainability, profiling Seattle Channel's art zone and efforts to help consumers transition to digital TV. Additionally, it outlines how the National Capital Region is building a next-generation public safety communications network.
L.how do you envision the city of the futurebaldo80
The document envisions the city of the future as medium-small in size, prosperous, and dynamic. Key characteristics include being green through increased vegetation and tree planting, sustainable through public transportation, mobility services, and green/efficient buildings, and high-tech through real-time travel information, smart lighting, and dashboards. The overall vision is for a livable city that offers high quality of life and supports people's health, well-being, and opportunities through being green, sustainable, and utilizing high technology.
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) is a system adopted in California that allows cities and counties to aggregate the buying power of customers to secure alternative energy supply contracts. CCAs now serve over 5% of Americans in more than 1,300 municipalities. CCAs act as public utilities that negotiate with suppliers rather than relying on traditional utility models. CCAs can provide cleaner energy, often from local renewable sources, at a lower cost than traditional utilities. California's law enables CCAs and requires automatic enrollment with an opt-out option. Many California local governments explored CCAs in 2007 to increase their use of renewable energy beyond utility standards.
This webinar presentation provided information about the Solarize Connecticut program to interested municipalities. It explained that the program is a community-based bulk purchasing model that allows towns to reduce solar prices for residents through group discounts. It outlined the roles of partner organizations CEFIA and SmartPower, and described the municipal application process, installer selection process, expected timeline, and past program results. The goal of the program is to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for communities in Connecticut.
NextEra Energy Inc. is an electric utility company founded in 1995 and headquartered in Florida. It is one of the largest electric utilities in the US and the world's largest generator of renewable energy from wind and sun. NextEra has over $17.5 billion in annual revenue and owns Florida Power & Light as well as renewable energy facilities. The presentation recommends buying 100 shares of NextEra stock due to its strong financial performance, expansion into renewable energy, and average dividend yield of 3.9% for utilities.
TMI is one of few companies that has publicly demonstrated a kW-scale fuel cell system operating on various fuels. The fuel cell can run 24/7 indoors on fuels such as natural gas, propane, kerosene, jet fuel, diesel, ethanol, biodiesel, vegetable oil, and biogas. Potential markets include residential, auxiliary power, military, remote, commercial, and rural applications. TMI works with NGOs in villages where affordability through surplus power generation can help solve chronic social problems that billions have failed to address.
The document discusses strategies for creating an inclusive green economy through clean energy initiatives. It describes Clean Energy Works Portland, which aims to improve the energy efficiency of 100,000 homes and create 10,000 jobs over 10 years. It also discusses opportunities in urban manufacturing of green technology, restructuring waste and recycling into a greener industry, and the role foundations can play in supporting a green economy through career training and strategic investments.
The City of Vidalia is undertaking a Fiber to the Home project called the Vidalia Broadband Initiative to provide high-speed fiber optic internet access to all government, businesses, and residences. The network will use a redundant ring topology with Gigabit Passive Optical Network technology to deliver speeds of 1Gbps for commercial users and 100Mbps to 1Gbps for residences. The goal is to improve quality of life by enabling multiple internet providers, cost savings through competition, workforce development, telemedicine, and preparing infrastructure for future bandwidth needs. The network design is intended as a model that can be easily duplicated elsewhere.
Seattle Interactive Conference: Beyond 2020 The Shape of Things to ComeGlen Hiemstra
Glen Hiemstra, Founder and CEO of Futurist.com, speaks to 2013 Seattle Interactive tech conference. Glen takes us over the horizon into the world of the future. Let’s imagine that the issues of transparency, privacy, data security, openness and information ownership have been solved more or less satisfactorily by 2020. Beyond that, what are the possibilities? How about a world of 3D hyperconnectivity, where the concept of online and offline have effectively disappeared. A world where the merging of information technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology, robotics and cognitive sciences can bring us to the edge of a new age. If, and it is a big if, we can leverage these technologies and the social and political landscape to solve the great challenges of energy, sustainability, and income disparity. Are we ready to build a preferred future?
The Pratt Center for Community Development works to create a more just, equitable and sustainable city. It analyzes emerging community concerns like sustainable neighborhoods and green manufacturing. It creates new models for development in low-income communities and leverages university resources. Programs include Retrofit Block by Block, Green Local Sourcing, and an Urban Manufacturing Alliance. The goal is to strengthen local economies, improve transportation, increase access to healthy food, and grow the urban manufacturing sector through collaboration.
This document summarizes a presentation about developing a search engine and monitoring tool for business information in Belgium. It notes that over 10,000 new companies were started in Belgium in 2012. It describes some initial revenue opportunities for the tool, such as offering monitoring services, selling prospect data, and providing consulting services. The presentation calls for partners and feedback on additional services and revenue models.
The document discusses minerals found in the Earth's crust, describing minerals as either natural elements or natural compounds. It provides examples of common elements like carbon and compounds like calcium carbonate that make up minerals. Properties of minerals like hardness and solubility in water are also examined, along with how heating can decompose some mineral compounds.
Strategi pelaksanaan membersihkan kuku kaki pasien diabetes meliputi tiga tahapan yaitu orientasi, pelaksanaan membersihkan kuku, dan terminasi. Mahasiswa memberikan edukasi kesehatan dan membersihkan kuku kaki pasien dengan merendam, menyikat, memotong kuku, dan mengoleskan lotion untuk meningkatkan kesehatan dan kenyamanan pasien.
(1) Gangguan usus inflamasi akut seperti divertikulitis dan appendisitis disebabkan oleh infeksi bakteri, virus, atau jamur pada saluran pencernaan. (2) Divertikulitis terjadi ketika makanan atau bakteri tersumbat di divertikulum (kantung) pada usus besar dan menyebabkan infeksi dan peradangan. (3) Gejala klinis divertikulitis meliputi nyeri perut, demam, dan diare atau konstipasi, sementara komplik
El documento lista repetidamente las estaciones Mariembourg depot y Olloy sur Viroin, así como las ciudades de Vierves y Treignes, lo que sugiere que proporciona una lista de paradas para un ferrocarril de vapor que opera en la región de las Tres Valles de Bélgica durante más de 20 años.
This document summarizes a potential pay for success program to address childhood asthma through healthy homes interventions in Springfield, MA. It outlines the basic pay for success model and how it could apply to reducing asthma triggers in the home. Unhealthy homes cause 40% of asthma episodes, so addressing root causes through environmental assessments, education, and repairs could significantly improve health outcomes. The evidence shows home-based multi-trigger interventions recommended by the Surgeon General and Task Force can reduce asthma hospitalizations and costs. Measurable savings in healthcare utilization could repay private investors if a targeted number of asthma episodes are averted.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Tom-Pierre Frappé-Sénéclauze on developing a comprehensive energy retrofit strategy for buildings in British Columbia. The presentation outlines policy context and goals for reducing emissions from buildings, barriers to retrofits at scale, and key strategies to accelerate retrofits, including benchmarking and disclosure requirements, incentives and financing programs, and integrating supply chains to deliver deep retrofits. The final section highlights an integrated retrofit model from the Netherlands called Energiesprong that has achieved net zero energy retrofits at scale.
The presentation of Bryan Buggey, Director (Strategic Initiatives&Sector Development) of Vancouver Economic Commission at the Green means Business - SmartClean Helsinki Metropolitan -event. It was hosted by the Directors of Economic Development of the cities Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra and held 1st of December 2015 at Sitra.
The document summarizes a presentation about how telecommunications companies can help drive a transition to a low carbon economy. It discusses the business and environmental benefits of implementing green strategies, and identifies key drivers for the telecom industry to do so. It then provides examples of how telecom services like videoconferencing can substitute for travel and commuting, thereby reducing carbon emissions. Case studies show the potential cost savings and carbon reductions companies can achieve through teleworking programs.
The document summarizes a presentation about home energy efficiency programs in Minnesota. It discusses challenges with traditional residential energy efficiency programs and describes the Center for Energy and Environment's solution of developing a whole-home retrofit program using a "one-stop" approach. Key features included a comprehensive set of measures, behavioral science techniques, and partnering with contractors. The program achieved over 5 million kWh of savings annually in Minneapolis from 2009-2013. Lessons learned included the effectiveness of community-based marketing, benefits of bundling measures, importance of quality control and training, and motivating homeowners to complete upgrades.
May 2024. Green Banking, also called Sustainable Banking, or Sustainable Financing, promotes environmentally friendly practices, and reduces the carbon footprint in banking activities by adopting green initiatives and projects.
Green Banks are mission-driven institutions that use innovative financing strategies to accelerate the clean energy transition towards net-zero emissions by 2050.
Green banking Benefits and Advantages:
(1) Environmental: Reduces energy use, water use and carbon emissions, while using renewable energy to minimize the environmental impact.
(2) Distinction and Recognition: Enhances competitive advantage by promoting low carbon investments, attracting eco-conscious customers and generating revenue.
(3) Transparency: Builds trust and loyalty among customers by regularly publishing financial and sustainability reports on investments and carbon footprint.
(4) SDG Alignment: Contributes to a sustainable future by promoting a just transition towards net zero emissions and reducing exposure to unsustainable activities.
Green banking Challenges and Solutions:
(1) Higher Cost: Requires a highly skilled and experienced staff, including loan officers to provide access to green financing services.
Solution: The high cost of highly skilled staff is offset by cost savings from reduced energy and paper consumption.
(2) Lack of Diversification: Will restrict business to meet sustainability requirements, resulting in a smaller customer base and lower profit margins.
Solution: Green banks are more appealing to investors and lenders attracting new funding sources and diversifying their funding base.
(3) Risk of Greenwashing: Significantly reduces the effectiveness of green banking strategies and can harm reputation and long-term growth.
Solution: By adhering to sustainability regulations, green banks can mitigate greenwashing risk and focus on their core business operations.
(4) Complex Policies: Subject to complex policies and regulations. Compliance requires implementing time-consuming and expensive procedures.
Solution: Review policies and regulations and collaborate with regulators and policymakers to ensure compliance.
Green banking Products include Green Car Loans, Green Home Loans, Green Mortgages, and Green Savings and Bonds.
Green banking Services include Paperless Billing, Online Banking, and Remote Deposit Capture (RDC).
Policy wise, in 2021, the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) was established by 43 United Nations (UN) members. The NZBA alliance brings together banks committed to aligning their operations with the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
In this slideshow, you will learn about the definition, benefits, challenges, solutions, products, services, strategies, UN policy, and global statistics of Green Banking and Sustainable Financing.
For more slideshows on environmental sustainability, please visit www.s2adesign.com
“The long and winding road of applied sustainable business research: from ‘a ...Kyungeun Sung
“The long and winding road of applied sustainable business research: from ‘a blueprint for survival’ to the UK net zero strategy” – Dr Fred Paterson, University of Derby, presenting at the Net Zero Conference 2022, ‘Research Journeys in/to Net Zero: Current and Future Research Leaders in the Midlands, UK’ (on Friday 24th June 2022 at De Montfort University)
Presentations from the 10th Metro CERT Annual Resource and Networking Event on September 13, 2017. Learn more and see photos at https://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/blog/over-100-people-celebrate-10th-annual-metro-cert-event
This session focused on the key roles cities can play in support their own energy procurements, as well as key roles of local government can play to catalyze clean energy adoption community-wide.
The Green Race is On is the title of the WBCSD's Annual Review 2009 ( 28.8 MB) . It is only in the past five years that thoughtful companies have begun to understand the vast opportunities of moving toward a sustainable world, and that science has made clear the global catastrophes inherent in un-sustainable development.
This Annual Review celebrates both the 15 year anniversary of the WBCSD and how member companies are engaging with sustainable development. In it we cover the pertinent issues challenging us, including:
Energy, climate, development and urbanization and the link between them
The re-invention of “green jobs”
Smarter grids, new investments in energy supply and distribution
Sustainable consumption, with consumers beginning to look at individual purchasing patterns and their impacts on the planet
Global and local water challenges
Advanced green energy technologies
Business opportunities associated with the sustainable management and stewardship of ecosystems and the creation of market mechanisms for ecosystem services.
WEBINAR | SEP 2017 | ENERGY DEMOCRACY IN MYANMAR: SCALING UP RENEWABLE ENERG...Smart Villages
- Myanmar has over 6,000 renewable energy mini-grids powered by biomass gasifiers and micro/mini hydropower that were developed without international funding or government programs.
- These mini-grids were established by local social entrepreneurs over 30 years and power villages productively.
- The National Electrification Plan aims to expand electricity access but has overlooked these grassroots mini-grids. International partners can learn from how Myanmar's local entrepreneurs have scaled renewable energy decentralized solutions.
- Case studies show how specific mini-hydro projects were developed and financed through community contributions and ownership models to provide reliable, low-cost power to rural communities.
Put together by
Camille Maxwell, Director of Northeast Shores Development Corporation
Sammy Catania, Development Manager, Tremont West Development Corporation
Ben Campbell, Buciness Development DIrector, Slavic Village Development Corporation
Deepa Vedavyas, Associate Director for Development, Buckeye Area Development Corporation
Matt Lasko, Housing DIrector, Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization
Jeff Ramsey, Executive DIrector, Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization
Anthony Whitfield, Economic Development DIrector, Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation
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A presentation on the leadership challenges faced in the West Midlands within sustainable development and the environment by Dr Simon Slater, Executive Director, Sustainability West Midlands. This presentation was given as part of the 'environment and economy' workshop at the Observatory's Annual Conference, 20th October 2009.
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The document discusses opportunities for youth employment in the growing green economy, specifically in renewable energy like solar photovoltaic installation. It proposes the Green Skills Network, a training program that would coordinate solar installation training for up to 1,000 youth per year across Ontario in partnership with employment organizations and companies. The program would start with a pilot project training 12 youth and aims to eventually offer province-wide specialized certification programs and partnerships to connect marginalized youth to green jobs.
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Manufacturing custom quality metal nameplates and badges involves several standard operations. Processes include sheet prep, lithography, screening, coating, punch press and inspection. All decoration is completed in the flat sheet with adhesive and tooling operations following. The possibilities for creating unique durable nameplates are endless. How will you create your brand identity? We can help!
High performance Serverless Java on AWS- GoTo Amsterdam 2024Vadym Kazulkin
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In the realm of cybersecurity, offensive security practices act as a critical shield. By simulating real-world attacks in a controlled environment, these techniques expose vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. This proactive approach allows manufacturers to identify and fix weaknesses, significantly enhancing system security.
This presentation delves into the development of a system designed to mimic Galileo's Open Service signal using software-defined radio (SDR) technology. We'll begin with a foundational overview of both Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and the intricacies of digital signal processing.
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Overview
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Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
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12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
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HERE IS YOUR WEBINAR CONTENT! 'Mastering Customer Journey Management with Dr. Graham Hill'. We hope you find the webinar recording both insightful and enjoyable.
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Key Takeaways:
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Personalization Strategies: We discussed how to leverage data and insights to create personalized experiences that resonate with customers.
Technology Integration: Insights were shared on how inQuba’s advanced technology can streamline customer interactions and drive operational efficiency.
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Creating a compelling user experience for any software, without the limitations of APIs.
Accelerating the app creation process, saving time and effort
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Charlie Greenberg, host
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Model = innovative programs and solutions that addresses the root causes of economic and environmental problems inlow- and moderate income communities History – Launched 40 years ago, NYC was burning. Created non-profit architecture practice inside Grad School of Architecture to help communities rebuild their housing and their communal lives. For the students, offer service learning. SWOT Shift in community concerns and needs. People were more concerned about global warming and job creation then Pratt’s traditional issues. Not just a function of the economy but long term change. Shift also based on our own analysis of challenges and opportunities: The investment we need to make to transition to a low-carbon economy creates the opportunities for new business and job creation. On the other hand, if low-income communities don’t participate in weatherization and the transition to clean renewable energy, if they remain stuck in the existing system, they will be both energy hogs and exporters of wealth to buy energy, and entire society will be poorer and dirtier.
And we work toward this objective by undertaking Applied research, grassroots organizing, TA to CBOS, and policy advocacy, and most importantly our work is premised on the notion that change can only come about when all of these elements are working in tandem. You cant craft and advance good policy unless its attuned to the voices and needs on the ground; you cant yknow provide planning or architectural support to a community by conducting research divorced from that community’s lived experience, so really all of these arrows could be flowing in multiple direction, cant emphasize that enough. SO now I want to quickly introduce you to a few of our programs, all of which I could talk to you for hours about, but I will do my darnest to be succinct and id be more than happy to go back and actually address any specific things that pop up fot you/ next slide
First are you familiar residential retrofits – caulking wehterstripping, doorsweeps, insulation, boiler replacement, light swap BXB aims to bring residential retrofits to scale in NYC through replicable measures that can be applied to other low- and moderate-income urban communities. This program emerged out of the extensive body of research out there demonstrating that residential energy efficiency is really needed if we’re gonna address climate change and build a more sustainable economy. And specifically, residential retrofits, we know, are capable of achieving half of our country’s GHG emission reductions in the building sector (basically, through retrofits we can achieve sizable GHG emision reductions and its estimate dthat half of thiose can come from small homes)… and in NYC based on the data we have, it’s estiated that 40k jobs measured in job years would result from a mass retrofit effort Last Program is BBB – weatherization of low income communities Weatherization was a core strategy in the whole green job movement, Those job projections and expectations have not materialized. Problem of scale. BBB is our strategy for addressing this by leveraging community networks.
And so specifically there are three ways that we work under Block by Block to bring retrofit to scale. First is aggregation – small urban homes were built in batches, many blocks have the same building materials, heating and cooling systems, age and size, and we know that the same retrofit measure s- whethe rits caulking insulation, boiler replacement, what have you – that these same measures are needed in similar homes. Unfortunately most retrofit incentive programs require whats called an energy audit, which is a long and costly process of evaluating a building to determine what energy efficieny measures are needed. Based on data we know that the same measures can be applied to the similar houses so this isnt fully necessary, and in auditing each hosue, we waste a tremendous amount of dollars, time, and often alienate and confuse homeowners who simply want to make their homes greener. So we’re doing things to correct this. First, we work with CBOs, block associations, civic associationad and shouses of worship to collectively enroll multiple similar dwellings into state retrofit programs with a single contractor to reach economies of scale. Second, we’re piloting a project to streamline the audit process by auditing 100 homes and identifying a standard package of retrofit measure sthatc an be applied to all similar homes. Once weve completed that we will work with policymakers to ensure that homeowners can just call up a contractor and receive incentive to retrofit their homes without the long and cost audit process Financing program where hoemowners can pay back the cost of energy efficiency improvements through a monthly surcharge ont heir energy bill that is lower than the projected monthly energy savings, so they’re actually saving money while paying for job-generating, energy efficient improvements. The problem is that as simply as I made it sound its difficult to explain all the nuts and bolts in layperson’s terms, and as a result, most low and moderate income communtiies have the lowest enrollment rates in energy efficiency incentive programs or don’t know anything about it. So what we do is, we train and buld the capacity of cbos to tap organize their communtiies around on-bill recovery, that si, get them to undertsnad OBR, get them to sign-up and participate, and green their communities If were really gonna bring EE to scale, we need to be able to track what measures are actually reducing GHG emission, lowering energy bills and creating jobs. So we creating retrofit tracking system where communtiy groups can low all of their communities retrofit emasures, measures, and energy usage data so at the end of the day we can identify what works and what doesn’t work.
As a snapshot of some of our recent outcomes, Iin four targeted communties throughout NYC and this was a record figure, Trained 14 CBOs to launch local retrofit campaigns under the State’s new GJGNY program – which I’d be happy to explain more about if youre interested NYC retrofit funds finder which is an online application that helps homeowners and community groups identify what retrofit incentives they’re eligible for based on a number of factors, including income, location, type of heating system, size of building – and although this may sound like not a big deal, there are so many different retrofit incentives programs out there and there is no single tool that we know of at least, that enables homeowners to do this. We’re still beta testing this and were meeting with NYCEEC because really tis quite sophisticated software that we cant maintain by ourselves
Deborah Mills Woodcarving and Global Corkus Aims to grow small urban manufacturers for several reasons Opportunities for advancement Provide opprotunity for people who disparately work in low-paying sectors Manufacturing is an economic engine. every dollar invested in manufacturing operations generates $1.40 in economic activity and every manufacturing job creates 2.34 jobs in other sectors nationally. R+D clustered with production and product design you enable the quick flow of information and and ideas that sparks innovative new, more sustainable products
And specifically we focus on sustainable and green manufacturing, and heres a snapshot of why. (doesn’t preclude greenwashing obviously, but it give you a small sense of the opportunity for growth through sustainable business) Small survey, working on increasing sample. Message we need to take to manufacturers.
Through MINCY, fosters sustainable economic development by creating the critical market synergies that reduce commercial transportation and packaging, catalyze green product development, and localize consumer purchasing. We achieve this through four complimentary models: Local Procurement – work with local government to source roducts for green projects locally – were specifically working with SCA – theyre doing 700 million dollars worth of school retrofits and were working with them to source most of the boilers, lighting, and cooling systems locally Cooperative Distribution – small healthy food manufacturers pay an unsustainable portion of their revenues on having large outside companies do distribution, sow ere working with a handful of small food manufacturers to develop a cooperative distribution system where all of the companies have a stake in the distribution of their goods and arent relying on large outside companies to do it for them Entrepreneurial Partnerships – link food manufacturers to upstate farmers, design and local manufacturers, we have burgeoning high0-end niche design and healthy food production they should be sourcing their products locally; reduce emissions and Local Branding – consumers want to support a localized economy, and we help companies tap into that through our MINYC branding, which includes an online local business directory, a marketing tag and other promotion signaling that a product is locally made
Lampworks So just to give you a sense of some of our recent outcomes, 40 local green companies to SCA’s school retrofit projects, those projects are still in their formative and bidding stages, but we are seeing a real willingness on the part of the government and their contractors to buy locally
Many of the best practices we’ve seen here in NYC with other cities, and collectively work for policies and programs that support urban manufatcuring based on our respective experiences
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Also enables Bus talks to the streetlight and the light stays green – traffic signal prioritization – dispatch system – buildings and GPS