Energy Metrics

The cheapest and cleanest energy is that which is not used. Our goal is to cost effectively minimize Cornell's energy use and associated environmental impacts. Accurately and transparently measuring, analyzing and reporting energy generation and consumption is critical to doing this effectively. 

• Cornell’s Energy Conservation Initiative (ECI) studies and identifies high-impact energy-saving projects across the Ithaca campus, as well as in off-campus contract colleges and real estate holdings for the University. ECI is managed by a dedicated team in the Energy Management Department who identify and implement three types of upgrades: building automation & controls, heat recovery, and lighting systems. A complete overview is available on line and includes details on everything from energy metering to energy conservation initiatives. 
  • Cornell uses the Green Revolving Investment Tracking System (GRITS) to track and calculate project-level energy, financial, and carbon savings data for all ECI projects and efficiency improvements. Check out Cornell's GRITS public dashboard

• A library of Energy Fast Facts contains the energy production, consumption, and emissions associated with the Ithaca central energy plants from 1998 to the current year. 
• Annual Campus Energy Metrics describe the energy use intensity, energy consumption, and associated GHG emissions of the Ithaca campus, units, and buildings.
• Cornell maintains a free, open-source public dashboard for exploring each building's real-time energy use and campus energy generation in the EMCS Energy Portal.