Sustainability at the University of Rochester – provided to you by Facilities & Services
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
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
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… Student’s Corner
Rochester owes much of its early growth to numerous flour mills, often referred to as grist mills, powered by the flow of the Genesee River. In fact, the first American… How hydropower turned Rochester into the Flour City