Student’s Corner
Rochester for Energy Democracy Metro Justice is a grassroots organization striving for economic, social, and political justice in Rochester. Originally created to advocate for equal access to jobs at Kodak… Student’s Corner
Category: Energy
New URMC building on-track to receive LEED Certification
The new UR Medicine Orthopaedics and Physical Performance Center, located at Marketplace Mall, has kept sustainability in mind since day one of the building process. As it currently stands, this… New URMC building on-track to receive LEED Certification
New major power plant project expected to decrease University greenhouse gas emissions
In June 2022, the University Board of Trustees approved a cooling tower and chiller electrification project estimated to cost $45 million. This project will increase chilled water production capacity, decrease… New major power plant project expected to decrease University greenhouse gas emissions
How commissioning helps make our campus more sustainable
What exactly is commissioning? Learn about building commissioning projects done around campus and the impact they have on the University’s effort for a greener campus. What exactly is commissioning? Commissioning… How commissioning helps make our campus more sustainable
Latest fusion milestone could hint the future of sustainable energy
In mid-December of 2022, a major milestone in fusion was made by researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) National Ignition Facility (NIF), in which fusion has finally achieved ignition—meaning… Latest fusion milestone could hint the future of sustainable energy