Course

Environmental Entrepreneurship

Yale University

This course, offered by the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, delves into the critical role of entrepreneurship in addressing environmental challenges. Participants will:

  • Engage with experts discussing pivotal topics in clean energy.
  • Discover pathways for businesses to phase out fossil fuels.
  • Learn about the evolving landscape of public policy in energy.

By selecting lectures from notable figures in the field, students will gain insights on how entrepreneurship can drive sustainable practices and foster innovation in energy solutions.

Course Lectures
  • This module features a conversation with Amory Lovins, a leading figure in energy innovation and co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute. Lovins discusses his influential book, Reinventing Fire, which outlines strategies for the U.S. to transition away from fossil fuels by 2050. Key points include:

    • The potential for a fossil fuel-free economy.
    • Insights from over three decades of research and practical applications.
    • Lovins' extensive experience advising global firms and governments.

    Through this discussion, participants will understand the critical role that entrepreneurial thinking plays in shaping a sustainable energy future.

  • This module focuses on the intersection of entrepreneurship and energy, featuring insights from Patrick, who has vast experience in clean technology and public policy. Participants will learn about:

    • Strategic counsel for clean technology clients including solar, wind, and biomass.
    • Venture capital's role in fostering clean energy startups.
    • The complexities of public policy shaping the energy landscape.

    Through Patrick's extensive background in law, entrepreneurship, and public service, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how innovative solutions can emerge from the evolving energy sector.