Office of Energy & Sustainability

WCM UnPower Hour - March 20

Join us for WCM UnPower Hour 2025 on Thursday, March 20, from 2 PM to 3 PM.

For one hour, we will switch off lights, appliances, and/or equipment. You may participate solo or become a group Green Leader!

  • Green Leaders will be our point of contact for your group, help sign up colleagues, and work together to reduce energy consumption in your area.
  • Instructions will be emailed to you before the event. For any questions, contact the Office of Energy & Sustainability at WCM-Sustainability@med.cornell.edu.
  • All participants will be entered into a raffle to win a sustainable gift bag. (3 gift bags will be raffled.)

Register for UnPower Hour (Both solo participants and group leaders may register)

UnPower Hour is inspired by  Earth Hour 2025, which will take place on Saturday, March 22, at 8:30 PM. Earth Hour is an initiative by the World Wildlife Fund to raise awareness about climate change and the power of individuals to create a tangible positive impact on the planet.

Did you know

Fume hoods and -80 freezers can consume as much as 3.5 and 1 homes' worth of energy, respectively.

Office of Energy & Sustainability 1300 York Avenue, LC006, Box 14, New York, NY 10065