Energy Stewardship Congregations

A growing number of congregations are attempting to be good stewards of God's creation by reducing their use of energy. One way to use less energy is to make your facilities more energy efficient by taking measures such as:

• using compact florescent bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs,
• doing an energy audit, o installing programmable thermostats and light sensors,
• buying equipment and appliances that are energy efficient. Look for those labeled "Energy Star".
• making energy efficiency a high priority, if you are replacing your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system or considering a renovation or addition.

For more information, call the Energy Stewardship Congregation program (formerly known as the Energy Star Congregation program) at 800-288-1346. You can also visit their website. This is a project of the Eco-Justice Working Group of the National Council of the Churches of Christ. There are two resources on the Energy Stewardship Congregation program you can order by calling 800-762-0968: Guide for Energy Stewardship Congregations - EJ 9960 $.75. Offers concrete suggestions for using less energy by making your facilities more energy efficient. Energy Stewardship Congregations Brochure - EJ9925 - Free. Describes the help that is available to congregations to consume less energy.

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