Office of Energy & Sustainability

For the second year, we participated in the International Freezer Challenge as an institution. The Freezer Challenge is a free competition to promote cold storage best practices, improve lab energy efficiency, and increase equipment life. Of the 113 academic institutions that participated, we placed 20th...

To celebrate Earth Month this year, the Office of Energy and Sustainability organized a series of events. In addition to our annual One Healthcare EcoChallenge and the Stop and Swap, we led a waste infrastructure tour of the Belfer Research Building, co-hosted a Sustainable Lab Product Expo, and organized a Street Tree Care info session. 

One Healthcare EcoChallenge

The One Healthcare EcoChallenge is a free, virtual, and...

UnPower Hour is an event in which participants switch off lights, equipment, and appliances for one hour to reduce energy consumption. 

This event was part of Earth Hour 2025, which took place on Saturday, March 22, a World Wildlife Fund initiative that aims to raise awareness of climate change while empowering individuals to create a tangible impact on the planet.  
On March 20, 125 people from the WCM community participated in the event.  

Based on the reported...