Campus electrical use has already declined by 1/3 since student move-out and remote work phase-in began several weeks ago. The load shedding implemented by Energy Management is anticipated to reduce the energy used to heat and cool buildings by another 1/3 in unoccupied spaces. 

Checklist for quickly ramping down research activities during COVID-19 reduced research schedule.

Before you leave campus for an extended period please take the following actions.

The annual Campus Sustainability Progress Report details campus sustainability successes, initiatives, and progress towards our stated goals. 

In addition to campus reports and updates, the Cornell University Partners in Sustainability Awards recognized groups and individuals who exemplify the university’s sustainability values.

Did you miss the Cornell University Sustainability Leadership Summit? Catch the full day's presentations, including keynote speaker, remarks from Provost Kotlikoff, and updates on current campus sustainability goals and strategy in this video presentation. 

The Cornell Energy Conservation Initiative completed a multi-phase comprehensive lighting upgrade earlier this year which replaced lighting in indoor and outdoor spaces with energy-efficient LED bulbs and has saved the campus over 18,000 tons of carbon and $2.9 million to date.  

Stymied about what to do about climate change? In a talk at TEDxChemungRiver Nov. 8, 2014, Cornell's Mike Hoffmann encourages us to become aware, accept the reality, and then act by raising our voices to address this grand challenge facing our generation and those that follow.

The Sustainable Cornell Council (SCC) will direct and coordinate Cornell’s role as an international leader in addressing climate change and promoting sustainability by using the campus as a living laboratory and seeking regional and global partnerships to accelerate impact. The SCC will report to the provost and will provide progress updates to the Cornell community.

On Friday, June 21st, Cornell participated in Daylight Hour 2019. 14 departments participated by turning off artificial lights and relying on sunlight, in an effort to reduce energy consumption in office spaces on campus and worldwide.