Federal Land Leasing, Energy, and Local Public Finances
A new Salata Institute white paper explores a crucial missed opportunity to support local economies through renewable energy revenue.
Mon, Aug 26, 2024
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Breaking up with fossil fuel taxes is hard to do
Research reveals that the revenue source for state and local tax bases represents a little-known challenge to clean energy adoption in the United States. Communities that have long relied mostly on fossil fuel-related revenues don’t know how to replace that money with new streams from clean energy projects, and investors have limited incentives to direct projects to these “energy communities.”
Fri, Aug 23, 2024
Breaking up with fossil fuel taxes is hard to do
Research reveals that the revenue source for state and local tax bases represents a little-known challenge to clean energy adoption in the United States. Communities that have long relied mostly on fossil fuel-related revenues don’t know how to replace that money with new streams from clean energy projects, and investors have limited incentives to direct projects to these “energy communities.”
Fri, Aug 23, 2024
Economics and Policy of Electric Vehicle Transportation Charging Infrastructure
The Salata Institute and MIT CEEPR workshop on the Economics and Policy of Electric Transportation Charging Infrastructure will be held on October 24 and 25, 2024 in Cambridge, MA.
Fri, Aug 23, 2024
Harvard roundtable reveals CEO perspectives on industrial policy
CEOs and other business leaders must monitor the implementation of federal legislation aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing, decarbonizing the economy, and increasing U.S. competitiveness with China. Companies ranging from General Motors to privately held grid vendors are leveraging federal investments in areas ranging from electric vehicle infrastructure to semiconductor production. At the same time, they must anticipate risks, such as policy shifts with new administrations, workforce shortages, and geopolitical tensions.
Wed, Aug 21, 2024
Harvard roundtable reveals CEO perspectives on industrial policy
CEOs and other business leaders must monitor the implementation of federal legislation aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing, decarbonizing the economy, and increasing U.S. competitiveness with China. Companies ranging from General Motors to privately held grid vendors are leveraging federal investments in areas ranging from electric vehicle infrastructure to semiconductor production. At the same time, they must anticipate risks, such as policy shifts with new administrations, workforce shortages, and geopolitical tensions.
Wed, Aug 21, 2024
The rise of active ownership: How engaging with companies on societal issues can enhance long-term investment returns
Active ownership is essential for investors aiming to drive long-term returns and mitigate risks by engaging with companies on material issues such as climate change and human rights. By collaborating with portfolio companies on sustainable initiatives, investors can respond to shifting risks and capitalize on market opportunities, enhancing both financial performance and social impact. CEOs should prioritize transparent reporting and proactive engagement with stakeholders to stay competitive and attract investment.
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
Expert view: Deployment strategy is as important as technology for innovative climate companies
With global spending on climate infrastructure poised to rise, startup climate companies should focus on deployment to attract investors, experts said during a recent Harvard panel. It’s not enough to have innovative technology. The ability to get that technology to market at scale is what matters.
Wed, Aug 14, 2024
Harvard Medical School in Nature Medicine: Doctors Prepare for the Enormous Consequences of Climate Change
"Last year, Harvard Medical School voted to approve a climate curriculum theme, becoming one of the first universities in which this topic will be embedded into all four years of
its regular clinical curriculum.." Read more about Harvard Medical School's breakthrough climate curriculum efforts and the broader trend of climate in medical education in this recent Nature Medicine article.
Mon, Aug 12, 2024
In Remembrance of Susan Wojcicki
It is with profound sadness that the Salata Institute shares the news of the passing of esteemed adviser and supporter to the Institute and Harvard University alumna Susan Wojcicki, AB’90.
Sun, Aug 11, 2024
Harvard @ Climate Week NYC
Join the Salata Institute's Climate Action Accelerator for events at Climate Week NYC on Tuesday, September 24.
Fri, Aug 9, 2024
The future of climate finance: a ‘whole-system’ approach
To effectively finance critical climate projects that can decarbonize the world and meet global net zero goals, CEOs, investors, and lenders should focus on multi-sector financing solutions that explicitly re-engineer risks and returns, according to a recent panel at Harvard University. This “system-wide” finance approach—blending public and private financing—can fill market gaps to achieve sustainable outcomes, while helping firms stay receptive to both challenges and opportunities.
Thu, Aug 8, 2024