By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney soon will get 25 percent of its electrical energy from the new $11 million solar park being built in Kearney. In an effort to make campus more sustainable, UNK is purchasing 51 percent – or about 3,600 shares – of the solar capacity available from Nebraska Public Power District and SoCore Energy. “We’re a significant user of energy, so it makes sense to have sustainable practices. Utilizing solar energy … [Read more...]
UNK reveals long-term sustainability plan
Lear More About UNK’s Sustainability Plan http://www.unk.edu/about/sustainability/index.php By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is implementing a long-term plan to improve its environmental impact. “We need to be a thoughtful leader in how we address sustainability,” said Lee McQueen, UNK director of facilities. “We’re making incremental progress to get toward our long-term goal of significantly reducing our environmental footprint and … [Read more...]
