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Welcome to the ENERGY STAR Congregations Network!

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR brand is recognized by more than 65% of the public as the easy way to save energy and money while reducing global warming emissions. ENERGY STAR Congregations is an information service that can help you control your energy costs. Congregations that implement even a few, simple, strategic energy-efficiency upgrades can quickly save 10 to 15% monthly. A more comprehensive upgrade can save 30% or more.

Energy savings are dollar savings that can be used for other programs. We help you learn more about energy-efficiency upgrades that can also enhance facility comfort, appearance and even improve the asset value of your building.

Our goal is to help you reduce energy waste and, in the process, prevent pollution. ENERGY STAR offers analysis tools and accurate, current information to help cut your energy costs. Visit our website www.energystar.gov/congregations today for information that will help you assess your energy saving opportunities and develop a strategy. You can also contact our technical support staff with your questions. We’ve included a list of “Sure Energy Savers” that outlines some simple things you can do to help you get started. Or visit the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for Energy Management which helps you outline a strategy for your energy saving program. In addition, you will receive our monthly “ENERGY STAR Congregations E-Update.” This free, electronic newsletter contains news and information on a variety of energy-saving topics with links to articles and resources you can use. (If you do not want to receive the monthly E-Update, there is an unsubscribe link at the bottom of each issue).

At our website, you can:

• E-mail our engineers and analysts for their free, unbiased technical support.
• Find congregations energy-efficiency “success stories” and national award winners.
• Use interactive calculators for estimates on your potential dollar savings.
• Review our Congregations guidebook, “Putting Energy into Stewardship”.

By using our information and recommendations on energy-efficient products and services:

• Most congregations can cut energy costs as much as 20 to 30% or more.
• You can improve your facility’s quality and comfort.
• You can help reduce utility system demand, and improve system reliability and resilience.
• You can help reduce power plant emissions and conserve natural resources for the future.
• You can even strengthen your ability to withstand certain aspects of power supply failures, such as your building’s thermal comfort, and loss of temperature-sensitive materials.
• In the process, you will help America’s security and economic productivity.

There is no cost to you, and no reporting required. Contact us today for "low-cost/no-cost" ideas for quick savings, then discuss the larger savings from upgrading equipment. We can help you save money; let’s get started!

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