Little Rock, Arkansas Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas is an Interfaith Power & Light Certified Cool Congregation at the 30% and above level for building and renovating energy-efficient homes for low-wealth families. Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit Christian housing organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. Read their […]
30% CO2 Reduction
Niles Discovery Church
Fremont, CA This small congregation that is part of both the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has reduced their carbon footprint by 10 tons through a creative, three-pronged approach, and is reaching out to have a big impact in the community. Niles Discovery Church reduced the energy use of […]
St. Thomas ELCA Lutheran Church
Bloomington, IN Certified Cool Congregation, 30% carbon reduction St. Thomas Lutheran Church has an ongoing commitment to Creation Care, and to climate action through their involvement with Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light, that has changed how they think about their property. They have redesigned and replanted the foundation plantings, added and expanded the prayer garden, […]
Central Union Church, Honolulu, HI
Honolulu, HI Certified Cool Congregation, 30% carbon reduction Central Union Church, a historic landmark church in Honolulu, decided to become a Cool Congregation at the invitation of Hawaii Interfaith Power & Light. This matched with Central Union Church’s (CUC) desire to be better stewards of God’s Creation while seeking to be good fiscal stewards. Founded […]
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
Laurel, MD Certified Cool Congregation, 30% carbon reduction Emmanuel United Methodist Church is operating on 100% renewable energy, without solar, or wind on their premises. They have reduced their carbon footprint 30%, and the 70 tons of CO2 that went along with it annually. How did they do this? They were part of Interfaith Power […]
First Unitarian Church of Cleveland
Shaker Heights, OH Certified Cool Congregation, 30% carbon reduction A large canopy over First Unitarian’s parking lot provides shade over 38 spaces, an EV charging station, and 80% of the congregation’s power from a solar array through a power purchase agreement with Solar Action. The church—with its impressive white steeple piercing the sky above the […]
