Blacksburg, Virginia Unitarian Universalist Congregation New River Valley in Blacksburg, Virginia, is certified at the 60% and above level for their new solar panel installation, preventing 29 tons of carbon emissions annually. “We are grateful for those in the congregation who had the vision and commitment to help us live more fully into our faith.” […]
60% and Above CO2 Reduction
Congregation Kol Shalom
Bainbridge Island, Washington Congregation Kol Shalom has gone electric! They replaced an old fuel-oil boiler with heat pumps cutting out their gas use entirely, and are preventing 9.6 tons of carbon emissions annually. They are certified at the 60% reduction level. The upfront cost was approximately $14,000 and they are saving approximately $2900 in energy […]
Emmaus Cut the Carbon by 60%!
Emmaus United Church of Christ, Vienna, VA A group of dedicated volunteer Green Team members have worked for years to gradually improve the campus buildings at Emmaus United Church of Christ in Vienna, Virginia and their efforts have paid off with at least a 60% reduction in carbon emissions and a savings of about $3,000 […]
Temple Sinai of Glendale
Glendale, California Temple Sinai of Glendale began with a small but important step – getting an energy audit from their utility company and switching their lighting to LEDs – to cut their electricity bill. But then one of their congregants formed a committee to encourage further action because it was the right thing to do […]
