Posts Tagged: energy

Presbyterian minister Kate McGregor Mosley works to protect creation

You may have met Rev. Kate McGregor Mosley at a Presbyterians for Earth Care event, or crossed paths with her in her work with Greater Atlanta Presbytery’s earth care ministry, or maybe across the state of Georgia as she became the director of Georgia Interfaith Power and Light. PC(USA) Earth Care Congregations in Georgia have… Read more »

Trinity Presbyterian in Santa Cruz Installs Solar

  Members at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Santa Cruz, CA, decided to take the leap of faith and apply for a loan to install solar panels on their church building. In an article about stewardship for the church newsletter, church member Russ Hobbs wrote about “solar coming to Trinity” as a brainstorm that began with… Read more »

EPA New Carbon Plan

Monday marked an important moment in our care for God’s creation. The EPA, as part of the President’s ongoing climate action plan, has passed guidelines for curbing carbon pollution from power plants. As it says on the EPA website, “Power plants are the largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S., accounting for roughly one-third… Read more »

GreenFaith Energy Services Reaches a Milestone

GreenFaith has reached a milestone!   GreenFaith: Interfaith Partners in Action for the Earth has facilitated solar arrays on over 25 faith-based sites, and over 40 residences, totaling more than half a megawatt of solar capacity!   To understand the difference this is making in our world: it is like taking cars off the road… Read more »

Financial Resources for Converting to Renewable Energy

Are you interested in what financial resources are available for doing energy efficiency or renewable energy at your church? There are a few options you might be interested to know.   Through the Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program (PILP), an endowment loan is made possible by the generosity of faithful Presbyterians who give a portion… Read more »

Feb 25th Regional Event on Reducing Church Energy Costs (DE)

This Saturday, Presbyterian pastor Bruce Gillette and ecumenical allies are hosting an event for congregations in/around Deleware to survey energy costs and make changes. Sponsored by Delaware Interfaith Power and Light, this regional gathering will hear from guest speak Andrew Rudin (of Interfaith Coalition on Energy) and will focus on practical, cost-effective responses to energy… Read more »

Christian Simplicity study for Lent: Lent 4.5

a Seven Week study in faith formation Created by a faith-based organization in Louisville, KY “Lent 4.5” is an interesting seven-week study process that encourages us to live into Christian simplicity. Through the study, issues explored include food, consumption, water, energy, gratitude & generosity. Click here to learn more.