From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org):
Last month, the climate strike drew 7.5 million people around the world to the streets to call for climate action—you may have been among them. Inspired by 16 year old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, our young people are leading the way by calling us to end our dependence on fossil fuels and ramp up the development of renewable energy.
It’s time to respond to their call and go the extra mile—cut your congregation’s carbon and enter to win $1,000 in the IPL Cool Congregations Challenge.
Many IPL congregations and faith communities across the nation have taken steps to go the extra mile to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and educate their members. Is your congregation among them?
Perhaps your congregation invested in a solar project or an energy efficient lighting upgrade? Maybe you’ve installed a new HVAC system or windows? Does your green team have an organic garden or drought resistant landscaping project they’d like to show off? Now is the time to prepare your entry for our annual Cool Congregations Challenge for a chance to win prize money and to inspire other faith communities to action.
Your congregation is eligible to enter if it has finished an energy efficiency, renewable energy, or grounds and water conservation project this year, or if it has mobilized your community in response to climate change. There is also a planning category for those who have recently finished their energy audit and developed plans for improvements.
Projects can take place inside the worship space or other buildings, on the grounds, in congregants’ homes, or in the community.
Invite your community of faith to go the extra mile and lead the way to a brighter future for the next generation.
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