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Stop the Drafts and Energy Waste

Posted on January 20, 2021January 14, 2021 by akadrie

Is a winter draft forcing you to crank up the heat and increase your electric bill?  Drafts are a common occurrence around windows and doors, especially in older houses where Read More …

Posted in  Energy ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged DIY projects, drafts, energy efficiency, Sustainability, sustainable livingLeave a comment

Dishwasher or hand wash?

Posted on January 6, 2021January 12, 2021 by akadrie

It may be hard to believe, but an electric dishwasher is a greener choice than hand washing dishes. Washing dishes by hand can use up to 27 gallons of water Read More …

Posted in  Energy ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged Sustainability, sustainable living, University of RochesterLeave a comment

Green Tips for the Holidays

Posted on December 14, 2020December 11, 2020 by akadrie

This year’s holiday season may not follow tradition, but there are still ways to wrap up 2020 in a joyful and eco-friendly way. University Facilities and Services would like to Read More …

Posted in  Energy ,  Go Green  ,  Recycling  , SustainabilityTagged Facilities and Services, holidays, recycle, reduce, reuse, Sustainability, University of Rochester5 Comments

General Tips to Address Climate Change

Posted on October 14, 2020October 9, 2020 by akadrie

Climate change is a very relevant topic in today’s society. We often hear about it on the news and witness politicians debating about policies to address it, but what does Read More …

Posted in  Energy ,  Recycling  ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week ,  Transportation Tagged Sustainability, sustainable living, University of Rochester2 Comments

Grants Received for Upgrading Energy Data Infrastructure

Posted on July 13, 2020July 11, 2020 by akadrie

Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) is responsible for purchasing and tracking energy for all University buildings. UEM was recently awarded two grants by the New York State Energy Research & Read More …

Posted in  Energy ,  Go Green  , SustainabilityTagged Energy conservation, energy savings, NYSERDA, Sustainability, University of Rochester4 Comments

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