Kalamazoo, MI People’s Church of Kalamazoo, Michigan, a Unitarian Universalist Society, has set a goal for themselves to reach net zero by 2030, taking incremental steps. They have already reduced their emissions by 20% after only 3 years of effort using volunteer labor. “The People’s Church, as a Unitarian Universalist Congregation, affirms and promotes respect […]
Hillside, a Baptist Fellowship
Hillside Church, a Baptist Fellowship 10% carbon reduction Hillside Church, a Baptist Fellowship, is committed to Creation Care by reducing their carbon emissions through energy saving measures. They worked with North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light, an affiliate of the national network of Interfaith Power & Light, to have an energy savings analysis done by […]
Emmaus Cut the Carbon by 60%!
Emmaus United Church of Christ, Vienna, VA A group of dedicated volunteer Green Team members have worked for years to gradually improve the campus buildings at Emmaus United Church of Christ in Vienna, Virginia and their efforts have paid off with at least a 60% reduction in carbon emissions and a savings of about $3,000 […]
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church Cut Energy Use in Half!
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, Severna Park, MD 50% and above reduction Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, MD carefully planned their energy equipment upgrades to gradually accomplish a reduction of over 50% in their energy use, saving $35,000 a year in energy costs. They did this with the enthusiastic financial support of the members […]
Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church – All Hands on Deck!
Cincinnati, Ohio Mt. Auburn Presbyterian has reduced their carbon emissions by 75 tons through energy saving measures and the installation of solar panels, but that isn’t all. They have continued to make changes – new windows, new HVAC system and an upgrade to LED lighting and the estimated carbon reductions come to 80%. The results […]
Shalom Mennonite Church
Shalom Mennonite Church Joins Network of Solar Congregations Indianapolis, Indiana Shalom Mennonite Church in Indianapolis, Indiana has cut their emissions in half with solar panels! They were inspired to action by Marilyn Teel, a dedicated member of the congregation. Marilynn Teel brought a passion for the environment along when she joined Shalom Mennonite some time […]