Cool Congregations » News http://coolcongregations.org Just another WordPress site Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:44:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Cool Congregations 2.0 http://coolcongregations.org/cool-congregations-2-0/ http://coolcongregations.org/cool-congregations-2-0/#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:07:44 +0000 admin http://coolcongregations.com/blog/?p=101 Since the fall of 2008, CoolCongregations.com has been helping congregations measure their carbon footprints, compare their energy use with congregations in developing countries, and identify the areas where they need the most improvement. Today, Interfaith Power & Light is proud to announce the website has undergone extensive improvements, making it even more useful for congregations who want to protect Creation.

What you will notice about the new CoolCongregations.com:

  • A dramatically redesigned homepage, making it easier to navigate to all of the websites great features.
  • “Quick tips” after you calculate your carbon footprint, in the area that needs the most improvement.
  • Store your results! You will be able to create an optional account after calculating your footprint to save your results and see how you’re reducing your carbon footprint over time.

We hope this tool is useful to you and your congregation, and please contact us with if you have any questions.

]]> http://coolcongregations.org/cool-congregations-2-0/feed/ 0 10% Challenge Showcase http://coolcongregations.org/10-challenge-showcase/ http://coolcongregations.org/10-challenge-showcase/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:58:50 +0000 admin http://coolcongregations.com/blog/?p=45 In fall of 2010, faith communities came together to take part in Interfaith Power & Light’s historic 10% Challenge, a united effort of thousands all over the country to fight global warming by reducing their carbon emission at least 10%. They upgraded the lighting in their facilities, examined their heating and cooling systems, planted native trees and landscaping, inspired members to go green, and joined work parties on 10/10/10. These activities are sending a message to the world that people from all faith traditions are united in protecting the climate. And for many congregations who have pledged to continue to work towards the goal of carbon reductions — this is just the beginning. Many of the congregations had already worked hard at greening their buildings and individual practices, and decided that they could go a little farther for this challenge.

Below, you’ll see photos of projects as they come in, and links to read about the challenges congregations took, and are continuing to take, as we receive their inspiring reports. You can email your photos to photos@interfaithpowerandlight.org, and submit stories about how your congregation participated to be highlighted on this page.

Listen to a sermon by IPL President, the Rev. Canon Sally Bingham. (mp3)
This sermon was given at Holy Trinity Menlo Park’s 10-10-10 event

]]> http://coolcongregations.org/10-challenge-showcase/feed/ 0 Towson Unitarian church goes green http://coolcongregations.org/towson-times-towson-unitarian-church-goes-green/ http://coolcongregations.org/towson-times-towson-unitarian-church-goes-green/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:18:40 +0000 admin http://coolcongregations.com/blog/?p=31 Full Article

Towson Unitarian Universalist Church in Towson, MD, was the winner of Interfaith Power and Light’s $5000 prize for most significantly reducing their carbon footprint over a one-year period. In addition to winning the prize, their efforts reduced their energy costs by 17% and helps them to live the principles of their faith.
Towson Times, August 24, 2010

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