Archive for October, 2010

YU's Green Report Card Shows Continued Progress

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Visit YU’s blog about YU’s 2011 Green Report Card Grade. Good job everyone on the hard work!

First YU Eco Reps Program Underway

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

Four students, Rachel Sussman, Tuvia Tendler, Yosef Hoffman & Sophie Felder, have been chosen to be apart of Yeshiva’s first Eco Rep Program.  The four students are learning about how sustainability plays a part in Climate Change, Waste Management, Energy, Transportation, Water, Food and Consumption. Not only are they learning about the core concepts but [...]

Einstein Demand Response Program Saves Enough Electricity to Take 3,450 NY Homes Off the Grid

Monday, October 18th, 2010

On some of the hottest days over the summer, Einstein helped prevent a city-wide brown-out with its curtailment initiative. The campus participates in the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) demand response program, which cuts Einstein’s energy use when heat emergencies threaten the grid. Our efforts help reduce power usage during high-demand hours and avoid [...]