| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.54 |
| Liaison | Jay Price |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Preston
Jacobsen Sustainability Manager Facilities Services |
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Does the institution advocate for national, state/provincial, or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability?:
Yes
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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 Howard J. Baker Center for Public Policy is UTK’s avenue of engagement and advocacy in public policy for sustainability. This organization specifically has the Energy & Environmental Policy Program that strives to continue Senator Baker’s work the areas of energy and environmental policy. Among the issues addressed are energy consumption and conservation; nuclear energy; renewable energy; air and water pollution; ecosystem services; and climate change. The center studies the interaction of energy and environment to develop economically sound policies that improve the quality of life of the world’s citizens. The Baker Center also offers seminar series, delivers conferences, provides technical assistance, policy briefs and conducts grant/contract academic research that often touches on sustainability.
One specific instance of the Baker Center’s environmental policy advocacy is in their Profile of the Energy Sector In Tennessee report to the Tennessee State General Assembly. This study and report’s purpose was to examine the “state’s current and future energy supply and demand needs, existing energy policies, and emerging energy challenges and opportunities” (pg 1). In this the Baker Center recommends a balance between environmental stewardship and aggressive economic development strategy that will create jobs and serve as a model for other states.
http://bakercenter.utk.edu//wp-content/uploads/2015/01/712462-Project-Report-Energy-Plan.pdf
Date Revised: May 4, 2016
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A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years:
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A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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The website URL where information about the institution’s advocacy efforts is available:
http://bakercenter.utk.edu//wp-content/uploads/2015/01/712462-Project-Report-Energy-Plan.pdf
Date Revised: May 4, 2016
Date Revised: May 4, 2016
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