Burke, VA Nativity Catholic Church, a large congregation with 10,000 members has taken seriously the call from Pope Francis in his teaching, Laudato Si, to care for Creation. They have reduced their carbon footprint by over 40%, saving 7700 tons of carbon emissions, and an estimated $200,000 over the next 25 years in energy costs. […]
40% and Above CO2 Reduction
Taftsville Chapel Mennonite Fellowship
Taftsville, VT Taftsville Chapel Mennonite Fellowship, a tiny church with only 55 members, has reduced the emissions from their worship facility by 40% or above, saving 15.5 tons of carbon emissions and nearly $2,000 per year in energy costs. In the words of Taftsville Chapel’s Pastor Steve McCloskey, “As a pastor who began at this […]
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 […]
Church of the Brethren Modesto
Modesto, CA Gold Certified Cool Congregation, 40% carbon reduction As part of their Earth Stewardship mission, Church of the Brethren in Modesto, CA has worked on energy issues over the last several years, moving to compact fluorescent lighting in the sanctuary and putting timers on heating and cooling units. The church also has a vibrant community garden. Wishing to do […]
Flagstaff Federated Community Church
Flagstaff, AZ Gold Certified Cool Congregation, 50% carbon reduction Solar power has slashed the cost of electricity at Federated Community Church, which meets in a beautiful century-old building in Flagstaff, Arizona. Federated Community Church is the winner of the Renewable Energy category in the 2012 Cool Congregations Challenge. The church declared its energy independence on […]
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
Dover, MA Gold Certified Cool Congregation, 50% carbon reduction St. Dunstan’s in Dover, Massachusetts can be very chilly in the winter months, and their sanctuary and classrooms have electric baseboard heat! That’s why a solar leasing program offered by Mass IPL caught their attention. It was both affordable and would offset their high electric bills, while benefitting […]
