Steam and chilled water are the primary sources used to heat and cool campus buildings. Steam and chilled water are obtained from the plant near campus which serves Syracuse University, SUNY ESF, the VA Hospital and Crouse Hospital. Sustainability Management’s goal is to reduce steam and chilled water usage as it is the University’s largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The focus is on energy efficiency projects as they provide the greatest emissions savings at the lowest cost when compared to onsite renewables. Read below about some of the renewable energy projects completed on campus.