energy efficiency
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Science for the Planet: Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings
Dean Alexis Abramson explains how she applies engineering, data analytics and machine learning to help dramatically cut energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from buildings.
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Transcript: An Animated Energy Primer With Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson
The Climate School dean shares her tips on how to reduce both your energy bills and carbon footprint.
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Animated Infographic: Cool Tips for Hot Days (And Lower Bills)
With the current heatwave gripping the eastern U.S., we’re revisiting this story—originally published back in May—on practical ways to stay comfortable and cut energy costs during extreme weather.
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Energy Efficiency Begins at Home: A Conversation with Alexis Abramson
The Climate School dean discusses how she first became interested in energy efficiency, how heat pumps work, and how homeowners can minimize their carbon footprint and energy bills.
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Home Builders Fighting Energy Efficiency
The long-term importance of energy efficiency is clear, but short-term competing interests can make it difficult to pursue energy efficiency and decarbonization goals.
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New York City’s Gradual Transition to a Sustainable City
New Yorkers know that a sustainable city is attractive, exciting, and capable of winning the global competition for talent and business. New York City can become that sustainable city while creating new businesses, flourishing economically, and being a model for the transition to cities all over the world.
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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from NYC’s Buildings
It is a massive effort to build the organizational capacity needed to make NYC’s buildings compliant with Local Law 97. Federal climate and infrastructure funds should be sought to subsidize the costs of this effort.
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It May Be Time to Reconsider Energy Efficiency Exemptions for Historic Buildings
Despite long-standing rhetoric, older buildings are not always greener, according to a recent study.
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Energy Expert Rory Christian Joins Sustainability Management Faculty
Christian brings to the program a wealth of experience from across the energy industry. He will begin teaching the Analysis for Energy Efficiency course in Spring 2021.
By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
