Energy - Publications - Faculty & Research

24 Apr 2014
News

Tackling the data dilemma

centers. HP’s answer is the Moonshot server system, introduced in 2013, which uses 89 percent less energy and 80 percent less space, and costs 77 percent less than a traditional server environment. “No other company is taking on the... View Details

27 Apr 2009
Research & Ideas

Building Businesses in Turbulent Times

opportunities. And while oil prices continue to rise and fall, energy services firms are seeing rapid growth—especially those firms that provide services to both traditional and emerging clean technology View Details

Keywords: by Staff

September 2004 (Revised April 2005)
Case

U.S. Market Framework for Gasoline, The: Individual Incentives and Societal Goals in Global Markets

By: Bruce R. Scott and Edward Murphy

Traces the role of gasoline taxes in financing U.S. highways and the use of regulations to increase fuel economy to show how and why the U.S. market framework for gasoline is so different from that in Europe. Focuses on whether the U.S. tax should be raised, as... View Details

Keywords: Taxation; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Energy Sources; Digital Platforms; Sovereign Finance; Growth and Development Strategy; United States; Europe

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Educators

25 Feb 2022
Blog Post

Climate Stories

United States’ Clean Energy Future Climate Stories Episode #9: Shelly Xu (MBA 2021) Reducing Waste Through Beautiful Design Climate Stories Episode #10: Amanda Li (MBA 2018): Speeding Climate Change Through Project Finance Efficiencies... View Details

01 Jun 2020
News

Inside Out

the compensation component. While the 3-30-300 rule of thumb is a generalization and a simplification, the order of magnitude is appropriate and useful. Some professions pay much more. When higher salaries are considered, the impact of productivity becomes greater and... View Details

Keywords: Dan Morrell; Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; Management

06 Feb 2023
Blog Post

Meet the Black Investment Club

his career in renewable energy and came to HBS with seven years of experience in early-stage project development and due diligence for U.S. government energy resilience projects. His work history includes... View Details

Keywords: Private Equity; Venture Capital; Investment Management / Hedge Fund

03 Oct 2024
Blog Post

Van den Ende Rozen

In January 2024, Professors Willy Shih and Mike Toffel led 45 HBS MBA students on site visits to witness the energy transition and innovative sustainable production activities throughout Denmark and the Netherlands, in the second year of... View Details

11 Feb 2022
Blog Post

Short Intensive Program (SIP): Opportunities in the Plant-Based Economy

feed the planet. I’ve been whole-food plant-based for 8 years and am very excited to see the growing energy in the industry. I was also very keen to meet other individuals in the space, not only other students, but also the speakers who... View Details

26 Jan 2024
Blog Post

Hiring at HBS: How Summer Interns Make an Impact at Emerson Collective

their venture capital team. Interns contribute to one of four focus areas: growth stage (Series B+), early stage (pre-Seed - Series A), climate (Series B+, with a focus on energy and mobility), or media and journalism. Interns complete... View Details

Keywords: Nonprofit / Government

15 Oct 2021
Blog Post

Coming Out Calculus: A Reflection in Honor of National Coming Out Day

neutral pronouns to describe my partner? How much energy do I need to expend to “not seem gay?” If safety is an issue, the alternative is the only option. If safety is relatively assured, then it’s imperative to weigh the other factors in... View Details

27 Jun 2016
Blog Post

From Africa to HBS

passionate about Africa and I think we all feed off of each other’s energy in terms of our pursuing our ambitions for ourselves and the continent. I am really excited to see what people will do on the continent and I expect great things!... View Details

26 Aug 2020
News

What the Climate Change Movement Can Learn from the Pandemic

basically doing nothing else except for fighting the pandemic is pretty amazing. And specifically where that comes from, we think about carbon footprints in four categories, at least at the consumer level: travel, food and drink, shopping, and home View Details

28 May 2017
Blog Post

HBS on the Road: Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d'Ivoire

first time, and we checked in with him to learn more about the trip. 1. What was it like to visit Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d'Ivoire? This trip was my first time to Africa, so I’ve really been looking forward to it. I was impressed by the people and the View Details

17 Dec 2015
News

Applying Strategy Concepts In Innovative Ways Through Technology

brewery compares to the competition. Team members have one hour to digest the information and formulate a new strategy. At the end of eight rounds, industry winners are selected based on their overall performance throughout the game. “There’s a lot of View Details

27 Nov 2018
Blog Post

Dan McGinn on How to Ace Your Presentation

advice for alumni who are intimidated before a big career presentation? Think about managing three things: your confidence (more is better), anxiety (less is better), and your energy level (the optimal point depends on the context of your... View Details

26 Mar 2025
News

Alumni Explore a Changing Hong Kong; Meet the Leader: HBS Club of Singapore

leaving a positive legacy and the importance of making a difference in the lives of others. What’s the best advice you could give an incoming HBS student? Read How Will You Measure Your Life? over and over before you start your post-HBS life. Who or what gives you... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

12 May 2016
News

What Ernest Shackleton has in common with Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk

world to move on from its modern energy sources the way that it once moved on from whale oil. Entrepreneurs like Bezos and Musk, whom I admire for their creativity and initiative, want to profit from launching satellites and providing... View Details

01 Apr 2001
News

The Natural Advantage

result is Heeks’s new book, The Natural Advantage, which lays out seven organic farming-derived principles that visiting executives learn during stays at Magdalen Farm. Lessons include the importance of drawing energy from “clean... View Details

Keywords: Crop Production; Agriculture; Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

January 2024
Case

Net Zero Insurance Alliance: An Alliance in Crisis

By: Peter Tufano and Karina Val

The Net Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA), a UN-convened alliance of major global insurers, was formed in 2021, but by 2023 had lost over 60% of its members. While NZIA had enjoyed a rapid and productive start by setting standards for the industry and sharing best... View Details

Keywords: Climate Change; Insurance; Standards; Alliances; Business and Government Relations; Cooperation; Insurance Industry

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Educators

August 2023
Case

BYD, China, and Global Electric Vehicle Rivalry

By: Cynthia A. Montgomery and Max Hancock

In 2023, BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, surpassed Tesla to become the world's best-selling EV brand. BYD began selling mobile phone batteries in 1995, acquired a license to sell vehicles in 2002, and spent two decades building its EV brand, growing its... View Details