Sustainability at the University of Rochester – provided to you by Facilities & Services
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 Read More …
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 Read More …
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 Read More …
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 Read More …
Should universities divest from fossil fuels? The answer seems like it should be straightforward: if you are a proponent of climate action, then yes. However, further inquiry seems to suggest Read More …