Sustainability at the University of Rochester – provided to you by Facilities & Services
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
Tis the most wonderful—but wasteful—time of the year! As 2022 comes to a close and the holiday season is upon us, University Facilities and Services would like to offer some… Greening your holiday season
How do you save energy without compromising comfort? Insulating windows is one solution. On November 1st 2022, Utilities and Energy Management treated six old single-pane windows in the UR Medical… University upgrades maximize comfort, minimize energy bills
Energy Services provided by Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) to serve River Campus and Medical Center buildings, produce about 85% of the University’s total carbon emissions. Fault detection and diagnostics… Maximizing power plant energy reductions through two pilot projects
The United States is currently the second-largest single consumer of energy in the world. Half of this consumption comes from the transportation and residential sectors. Energy conservation is important to… Five Websites for Energy Saving Resources