Tradition: Stewardship
Saving money and saving the environment do not have to be opposing ideas. Switching to LED lighting, installing double pane windows, or putting in solar panel shades for parking are all ways churches can save the environment and save money. The first step is using a tool like the free Portfolio Manager to get a baseline for your energy usage. This tool can be used to provide an energy audit for your Charge/Church Conference report and identify the most bang for the buck. Using material from the old UMW Green Church program like the checklist on the right can help identify more sustainable ways of "doing" church.
Helping The Local Church
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Energy Star for Congregations​
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To get started now, download the free Energy Efficiency Toolkit for Congregations for a comprehensive pathway for action. The ENERGY STAR Treasure Map for Worship Facilities provides a quick step-by-step checklist for energy and water efficiency opportunities. Next, learn why the powerful, free Portfolio Manager is the national standard tool for understanding baseline energy and water use and for tracking your savings and pollution prevention. Visit the Portfolio Manager training center for more webinars, videos, slide sets, fact sheets, and a link to our highly rated Help Desk where you can always ask a question.