Rerun: Energy as a Service, with Bob Hinkle

Rerun: Energy as a Service, with Bob Hinkle

Author: Berkeley Law April 9, 2025 Duration: 1:45
Most current energy technologies burn fossil fuels and emit carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming. Adopting low and zero-carbon technologies is one way to reduce emissions, but barriers such as high upfront and maintenance costs have impeded the adoption of these technologies. Energy-as-a-service (EaaS) arrangements make it easier for consumers to adopt energy-efficient technology. Under these arrangements, the EaaS provider provides the customer with an energy service, such as lighting, cooling, or heating, in exchange for a recurring fee. More energy efficient technology results in a lower carbon footprint. For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/energy-as-a-service-with-bob-hinkle/.

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