The Environmental Protection Agency has updated its free 78-page “Energy Star Action Workbook for Congregations” that is chock full of ideas for environmental stewardship. You can save energy and money, and in the process provide valuable learning experiences for your congregants. (Photo: Sun Dazed, Creative Commons)
It’s an all-around win when a church becomes a “Cool Congregation” to save energy, cut greenhouse gas emissions and free up money in the process. Interfaith Power & Light’s “Cool Congregation” program can show you how to mobilize God’s people to get involved in caring for God’s creation. (Photo: Michael Coghlan, Creative Commons)
When the outside temperature soars, so does energy usage to keep the church building cool. But modifying how you use and control the air conditioning system can help save money that you can use instead for mission. From worshipfacilities.com. (Photo: Jill, Jellidonut … whatever, Creative Commons)
We all want a clean and healthy planet for our great-grandchildren, and reducing our congregational carbon footprint is a way to cut energy use and model practices to get us there. The Church of England has great resources to help. (Photo: Anton Fromkin, Creative Commons)
Become more energy efficient and you’ll cut fossil-fuel consumption AND save money that you can divert to mission. The creative folks at Interfaith Power & Light do a great job providing brilliant ideas and education. Here are 25 easy steps for under $25. Which can you begin in your house of worship? Be sure to check […]
Does it save money to turn the AC down or off when church is empty? Well … maybe, but that’s only one of the factors to take into consideration if you want to save money on air conditioning. A lot of parts comprise an air conditioning system, and many of them are rarely considered, says […]
Think of all the offering dollars your church spends just to keep the building cool in the summer and hot in the winter! Certainly your congregation can use that money for better expenses, such as expanding mission and outreach! Now that summer’s here, it’s a good time to make your church energy efficient, and the […]
Some churches jump on the “green” bandwagon but don’t ride it very far, says this blogger, who calls them “eco-tourist” congregations. Is your church one of them? If so, there’s plenty you can do about it. (Photo: Essentielly, Creative Commons)
You save not only energy but also money when you move your congregation a little farther down the ecological road. It’s a win for you church, your pocketbook and the earth. From SundayResources.net. (Photo: Frank Hebbert, Creative Commons)
