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.” […]
Certified Cool Congregations
First Universalist Church of Denver
Denver, CO First Universalist Church of Denver is a national IPL Certified Cool Congregation at the 100% reduction level for renovating their building with geothermal and solar to provide all their energy needs, preventing approximately 100 tons of carbon emissions annually. First Universalist Senior Minister Rev. Eric Banner says of the project “So much of […]
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Decorah, IA Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Decorah, Iowa is certified as a Cool Congregation at the 100% reduction level for converting their building to all-electric, powered entirely by solar on their property, preventing 25 tons of carbon emissions annually. “In Micah 6:8, God calls us to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with […]
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Kula, Hawaii St. John’s Episcopal Church in Kula, Hawaii, is a Certified Cool Congregation at the 40% and above level of carbon reductions for their successful solar installation. They tracked energy use over a 10-year period and attributed their reduction partly to increased awareness of energy use. “I give thanks for the St. John’s Green […]
Loomis Basin Congregational United Church of Christ
Loomis, CA Loomis Basin Congregational UCC, in Loomis, California, is certified as a Cool Congregation at the 100% reduction level for installing solar that powers their all-electric buildings. “As progressive Christians we understand that true justice requires that all of creation be healed in the process. God’s reign can only truly come to fruition when […]
First Presbyterian Church
Conway, Arkansas First Presbyterian Church in Conway, Arkansas, is a Certified Cool Congregation at the 10% reduction level, having reduced their carbon footprint by 36 tons with energy efficiency upgrades to their facility. First Presbyterian Church in Conway, Arkansas, is a certified Earth Care Congregation through Presbyterian USA and has been working to reduce their […]
