University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is one of the four campuses of the University of Nebraska and the only publicly supported health sciences center in the state of Nebraska. Founded in 1881 as the Omaha Medical College, the college became affiliated with the University of Nebraska in 1902. UNMC, with its clinical partner Nebraska Medicine, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for everyone through cutting edge research, education and world class health care. Situated on 165 acres in Omaha, NE with an enrollment of 3,790 students, nearly half of Nebraska’s physicians, dental professionals, pharmacists, bachelor-prepared nurses and allied health professionals have graduated from UNMC.

In addition to their Better Buildings Challenge goal, UNMC has also committed to become carbon neutral (net zero building emissions) by 2030. UNMC maintains similar goals for improvements in recycling, waste reduction, transportation and parking. UNMC has already reduced annual building energy consumption and annual peak electricity demand 25% between 2010 and 2015.

PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENTS

20% reduction in energy intensity

20% reduction in water intensity

Webinar

Internal Engagement and Communication: Sharing Your Energy Vision

Showcase Project

UNMC: Maurer Center for Public Health

Implementation Model

UNMC Utilizes Employee Engagement to Strive Towards Net Zero Goals

General Other Resources

UNMC & Nebraska Medicine Sustainability Website

General Other Resources

UNMC & Nebraska Medicine Sustainability Website

General Other Resources

Energy Curtailment Campaign Sample

General Other Resources

Energy Curtailment Campaign Sample

Publication Other Resources

Updated 2030 Goals Article

Publication Other Resources

Updated 2030 Goals Article

General Other Resources

Campus Metabolism Website

General Other Resources

Campus Metabolism Website

Presentation

Optimizing Air Exchange Rates in Hospitals: Best Practices and the New ASHRAE Guidance

Presentation

Optimizing Air Exchange Rates in Hospitals: Best Practices and the New ASHRAE Guidance

Performance Data

Solutions

Leadership Commitments

Better Buildings Challenge

Goal

Commitment

Progress

Water Reduction

Goal

Progress