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"...Cornell is a pioneer of purpose-driven science that works across disciplines. And CALS has a prime focus on food energy and environmental resources..."

Cornell clock tower at night

The annual Winter Setback program saved the Cornell campus over $80,000 in 2018, 20% less than in previous years. What changed?

Sue Brightly

 "Sue wholeheartedly embraces the concepts of sustainability and has deep care and compassion for the environment and people around her. . ."

Robert “Bert” Bland Associate Vice President for Energy & Sustainability Facilities and Campus Services Cornell University

 Bert Bland is responsible for around-the-clock electric, heating, cooling, water, sewage, energy generation, distribution, and use-optimization of Cornell University’s 250+ buildings on the Ithaca campus.  He was interviewed by The Megawatt Hour as part of their series "Complexities in Energy Decision Making."

Humph-Frees Exchange sponsored by FCS green team

A new office supply re-use station has opened for employees in Facilities & Campus Services.

students sitting around a table at student assembly meeting

On January 31st, the Student Assembly passed a resolution in support of climate change and sustainability literacy.

Solar project in New Windsor New York

City dwellers may laugh at the idea of putting solar on their roofs, but there’s an alternative: community solar.

People gather on the commons to rally against climate change

About 250 students from Cornell, Ithaca High School and other local schools marched, chanted and rallied against a warming world as part of the Global Climate Strike March 15 at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons.

Lights for buildings on campus often have to stay on all night due to their hours of operation according to Jon Ladley, facilities planning manager.

Cornell recently opened Cascadilla Community Solar Farm, the University’s sixth large-scale solar project.  The solar farms will generate 30-gigawatt hours to serve about 3,000 average local residential homes.

smart thermostat

Cornell researchers are developing radio-frequency tags that can more comfortably and efficiently control building HVAC systems.