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ENERGY STAR Success Story: Michigan Interfaith Power and Light

Use this two-page success story to learn how the team at Michigan Interfaith Power and Light has engaged and educated faith communities on environmental sustainability, as well as convinced public officials, businesses, and utilities to reduce energy demand. To date, they have provided over 350 congregations with free energy audits and energy education to help reduce their energy use by 10% or more. As a result, member congregations have made energy-efficient upgrades to new facilities.

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ENERGY STAR Success Story: Our Lady of Guadalupe

Use this two-page success story to learn how Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish has transformed itself into an energy-efficient organization with several green facilities. The parish implemented sustainability policies to lessen the impact of waste (especially plastic waste) on the environment, while also upgrading their facility infrastucture.

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Hope Christian Pro Bono Verification Case Study

Hope Christian Reformed Church Pro Bono Verification Case Study

Learn how Hope Christian Reformed Church has increased its energy savings by using Pro Bono verification services.

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List of ENERGY STAR certified congregations

View the full list of congregations that have earned the ENERGY STAR, EPA's mark of superior energy performance. Many of these distinguished congregations have shared their energy-saving stories. To learn more, click on "Full Profile" next to the congregation name.  

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Sample messaging for speaking to your congregation's decision-makers

If you're reading this, then you already know that ENERGY STAR can help your congregation save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But perhaps it's a challenge to convince others to participate in the program. This short document has some sample messaging you can use to encourage your congregation's decision-makers to join ENERGY STAR as a partner. Attach our Tip sheet: No-cost, low-cost energy savings for congregations and you have a strong case for saving energy, saving money, and protecting the environment.
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Tip sheet: No-cost, low-cost energy savings for congregations

This one-page tip sheet for congregations outlines EPA’s seven steps for strategic energy management, top tips for saving energy and water, plus links to more detailed information.

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White House Energy Stewardship and Faith Community Conference

The President’s Climate Action Plan calls for all commercial buildings, including worship facilities, to reduce energy costs and related greenhouse gas emission by 20 percent by 2020. ENERGY STAR® certified buildings use an average of 35 percent less energy and are responsible for 35 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than average buildings. ENERGY STAR is helping congregations use low-cost, even no-cost actions, the time and talent of their members, and strategic investment to save money and prevent pollution.

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