| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.49 |
| Liaison | Lisa Kilgore |
| Submission Date | April 28, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Cornell University
IN-25: Innovation B
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
Cornell’s new budget model, which went into effect FY 2014, makes each college/unit on campus responsible for its own utility bill. This model provides a compelling incentive for colleges and units to reduce their energy consumption and increase cost-saving measures. This new budget model facilitates Cornell's Think Big, Live Green campaign, which aims to reduce campus electric use by 1% from 2012. Early results from the pilot program in the College of Engineering and the College of Human Ecology (CHE) are encouraging: buildings participating in the Fall 2014 Energy Smackdown avoided over 280,000 kWh and $22,000 through engagement and behavior change. CHE buildings achieved an overall 17.1% reduction and participating residence halls achieved an overall 16.2% reduction.
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Buildings
Energy
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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