An average congregation can save up to 30% on energy through no-cost actions, strategic investment, smart operations and maintenance.
By carefully managing both member donations and natural resources, your worship facility can operate more efficiently, lower costs, minimize harmful pollution, safeguard vital ecosystems, and help preserve resources for future generations.
Through ENERGY STAR, the EPA provides the tools, training, and technical support to help your congregation achieve and sustain a high level of stewardship. Check out this self-audit check-list to get started.
Cool Congregations and Carbon Calculator
Check out Interfaith Power & Light’s Cool Congregations page for excellent resources that your congregation will benefit from.
Start-Up Kit for Congregations to get you on the way, or to inform your already-existing sustainable path. This kit includes the valuable $25 Steps Under $25.
Use our Congregational Carbon Calculator to measure your baseline energy use. Measure your energy usage before and after you implement energy-efficiency and conservation techniques to get a good idea of how much energy you have save. There’s even a carbon calculator for residences!