FDCE is a 10-month admissions-based online certificate program at Yale that trains and connects rising leaders to catalyze an equitable transition to a clean economy. These next few months, the Forum features policy memos authored by current learners.
The 2024 Yale Clean Energy Conference held a sense of purpose and momentum...participants left not only with new knowledge but also with renewed motivation to tackle the urgent challenges of the clean energy transition. The dynamic exchange of ideas—from innovative technologies to policy insights—underscored the need for bold action, collaboration...
Harrison Meyer's journey through Yale's YSE/SOM joint degree program and beyond
The YSE/SOM joint degree allowed Harrison to build his own path—he was able to take his work out of the theoretical and into the real world of climate tech.
It came with a flexibility that allowed him to immerse...
To: Texas Governor George Abbott From: Monica Lupion, Associate Director, Technology Planning, Linde Introduction With growing recognition of the urgency to address climate change and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, renewable energy has emerged as a crucial solution. However, this shift has highlighted the critical need for efficient and effective...
In Brief: Distributed energy storage can help support New York’s clean energy transition while providing benefits to low-income communities. Deployment of energy storage could also help reduce reliance on highly-polluting peaker power plants, resulting in significant health benefits for local communities. This policy memo advocates for a dedicated intervention for...
To: North Carolina (NC) State Rep. Zack Hawkins & NC State Sen. Mike Woodard From: Brian Liechti, Senior Manager, Market Engagement, Inclusive Prosperity Capital Introduction As your constituent, I believe that North Carolina (NC) has an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen its electrical grid, reduce energy costs, and support local economic...