| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.17 |
| Liaison | Jeane Pope |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
DePauw University
PAE-24: Sustainability Policy Advocacy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Anthony
Baratta Assistant Director for Sustainability Academic Affairs |
Has the institution advocated for federal, state, and/or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability, including the issues, bills, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
DePauw University recently sent a letter to our state representative and senator, asking the state to change state utility and allow Power Purchase Agreements for solar installations in Indiana. DePauw has also expressed a willingness to file an affidavit at the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on the issue.
In December 2013, DePauw Assistant Sustainability Director served on a panel and dialogue with members of the White House Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resiliency in Carmel, Ind.
The website URL where information about the institution’s advocacy efforts are available:
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