We are committed to the goal set by the 2010 Synod Assembly of reducing energy-related greenhouse gas emissions 5% a year, with the ultimate goal of reducing emissions 25-40% by 2020.
What steps—small or large—is your congregation taking to care for creation? Let us know at mnysgreen@gmail.com.
RESOURCES
Energy Audits
LIPA (Long Island Power Authority)
Free energy audits for non-profit organizations in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Call directly: 631-755-5390.
ConEd and Willdan Energy Solutions
Free energy audits and incentives up to 70% for equipment upgrades--for the five boroughs and Westchester County
NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)
Performs $100 energy audits for non-profit organizations in the following counties: Sullivan, Ulster, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, Dutchess, Westchester, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, and New York
Cool Congregations
Figure out your congregation’s carbon footprint using a calculator specifically formulated for houses of worship
The Daylight Savings Company
Exclusive energy auditor for the Bronx, Westchester, Orange and Rockland counties, with Long Island capabilities as well
Energy Star Portfolio Manager
Helps you track and assess energy and water consumption within individual buildings
ELCA Mission Investment Fund Building Consultants
LEED-accredited and/or trained church building consultants are available to assist your congregation with a basic energy audit
Solar Panels & Other Renewable Energy Sources
ELCA Mission Investment Fund Green Resources
General information about the number of green services MIF offers to help congregations care for creation
MIF information clearinghouse
Information on clean and renewable energy including ground source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels and wind turbines
New York State funding sources
Tax credits, rebates, grants and loans for renewable energy
Examples of Large-Scale Congregational Projects
Emanuel Lutheran Church, Pleasantville, New York
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Washington, DC
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Chatham, New Jersey
Worship Resources
The Green Bible
Printed on recycled paper, this Bible highlights verses and passages about God's care for creation in green and offers essays
Eco-Justice Ministries
Liturgical resources, prayers, sermons, and hymns
Climate Change Information
RealClimate
Climate information from working climate scientists
Skeptical Science
Taking a look at global warming skepticism
Organizations
Lutherans Restoring Creation
Earth Ministry
ELCA Environment & Energy
ELCA Caring for Creation
National Council of Churches of Christ Eco-Justice Programs
Long Island Interfaith Environmental Network
National Religious Partnership for the Environment
New York Interfaith Power and Light
Alliance of Religions and Conservation
Interfaith Works
Green Faith