Campus Sustainability News
News on campus sustainability initiatives, emerging programs, rankings, awards, student initiatives, green teams, and more from across the Cornell University campus.

Cornell Chronicle | Blaine Friedlander, July 16, 2018
Cornell University professors helped lead the National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium to enhance US' wind-energy economy and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

Rooftop solar on two buildings at the Cornell Tech campus will produce 995 MWHs of clean energy annually.

Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Spring 2018
Power your home with the sun!

Cornell Engineering Magazine | Chris Dawson, Spring 2018
"I really believe there is a synergy between community engagement and research. Engaging communities and addressing real-world problems has motivated me to conduct research that has societal impact."

Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Spring 2018
Yes, renewable heat is a thing, and you can do it, too!

Cornell saved 1.4 million kwh during the winter break due to energy efficiency measures in the community.

Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Winter 2018
Sustainability Life Recipe Series

Cornell community members may check out the camera to help identify home efficiency needs.

Cornell University | May 10, 2017
Cornell’s Lake Source Cooling facility has been in operation for over 15 years, providing the campus with low-carbon, clean cooling, direct from Cayuga Lake. Learn how the LSC project has remained one of the most significant environmental initiatives ever undertaken by an American university to promote a sustainable future.

Cornell Chronicle | Sherrie Negrea, March 2, 2017
A new smartphone app, Humble Bee, will engage and motivate students to change their behavior to improve sustainability on campus. “The problem hasn’t been engaging staff – it’s been engaging students,” said Casey Franklin, a doctoral student in human behavior and design. “How do we reach a new generation that would rather play Pokémon Go than look at our sustainability website?”