Winners of the Cool Congregations Challenge are united by their commitment to address climate change by reducing their carbon footprint and inspiring their members and communities to do the same. Winners were selected from five categories: Energy Saver, Renewable Role Model, Sacred Grounds, Community Inspiration, and Cool Planner for congregations that have made excellent plans to reduce emissions.
2021 Cool Congregations Challenge Winners
Congratulations to the 2021 Cool Congregations Challenge Winners and Runners Up! You are leading the way to clear skies for us ...
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2019 Cool Congregations Challenge Winners
Congratulations to the 2019 Cool Congregations Challenge Winners and Runners Up! You have truly gone the extra mile and are leading ...
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2017 Cool Congregation Winners
Congregations from around the country submitted the projects they worked on in 2017 to be greener and more sustainable in ...
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Cool Congregations Winners 2016
Community United Church of Christ (CUCC) took to heart the mission of making the world a better place. They did ...
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2015 Cool Congregation Winners
Cool Congregations Winners of 2015 ENERGY SAVER WINNER St. Mary's Catholic Church of Johnson City, Johnson City, TN Our challenge ...
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2014 Cool Congregation Winners
Cool Congregations Challenge 2014 winners April 21, 2015 – In celebration of Earth Day, Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) has ...
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2013 Cool Congregation Winners
Congregations Model Climate Solutions April 17, 2014 – As the world prepares to celebrate Earth Day, religious institutions in the ...
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2012 Cool Congregations Challenge Winners
In a year marked by increasing climate disruption, dozens of faith communities from across the nation have received recognition in ...
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2011 Cool Congregations Challenge Winners
Download Press Release SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., December 16, 2011 - Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) is pleased to announce the ...
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