| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.40 |
| Liaison | Morgan Hartman |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Thien
Chau Sustainability Intern Office of Sustainability |
"---"
indicates that no data was submitted for this field
None
Does the institution advocate for national, state/provincial, or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability?:
Yes
None
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
The University of Nebraska Lincoln promotes, advocates for and helps craft public policy supporting matters of sustainability.
Energy: University of Nebraska expert faculty and researchers work closely with local legislators to develop policy that will help develop Nebraska’s large wind and bio energy potential. These researchers closely advise Utilities, Federal Government agencies such as the EPA, and other official bodies to advance renewable energy production and lower carbon emissions.
None
A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years:
---
None
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
---
None
The website URL where information about the institution’s advocacy efforts is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
http://ppc.unl.edu/priority/waterresources
http://www.ecospheres.com/history.html
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.