Cool the Planet through Georgia Interfaith Power & Light’s new low-carbon diet

One of the largest negative impacts on God’s Creation is the way we generate and use electricity. Most electricity in Georgia is generated from coal-burning plants, which dirty our air and water and contribute significantly to global warming. Use less electricity; cause less damage. We will work with you to change the way you live so that together we can make a difference to the Creation. Carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the major emissions from coal-fired electricity generation, is a greenhouse gas and a key contributor to global warming. As well, CO2 emissions are accompanied by emissions of other pollutants, including nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxides, and mercury, which contribute to harmful smog, acid rain, and water pollution. So when you take steps to reduce carbon emissions through lower energy usage, you also reduce other pollution.

Georgia Interfaith Power & Light will help your congregation adopt a Low Carbon Lifestyle when you choose from our menu of options:

For Congregations

• Educational Classes - We have a variety of speakers, preachers, class leaders, videos and other educational offerings. We can tailor classes to your interests and needs.

• Energy Audit - We will help you implement energy efficiency and conservation strategies in your congregational buildings. In addition, we will help you determine if a professional energy audit could be useful to you.

• Worship - Green Energy Day / Sunday / Sabbath - We will help you put on a special day to celebrate the Creation and focus on our human place within it as stewards of God’s good Earth.

• Goal Setting - We will help the congregation set realistic carbon dioxide reduction goals, make a plan to reach those goals and give you ways to chart your progress.

• Congregational Covenant - To formalize your congregation’s commitment to care of creation, we ask that you sign a Congregational Covenant and become official members of Georgia Interfaith Power & Light.

For Individual Households

• Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) - Change your old dinosaur, incandescent light bulbs into modern CFLs, get the same light and save up to 75% on your home lighting bill.

• Duct Sealing / Home Performance with Energy Star - For homes over 10 years old, we can provide a trained, certified contractor to test your home heating and air conditioning ducts and seal the leaky ducts.

• Kill-A-Watt - GIPL can provide your congregation an energy monitor to help you find the real power drains in your household. Stop the energy vampires in your house!

• Energy Star Appliances - If you choose Energy Star certified models for your next refrigerator, freezer, washing machine, dryer or other major appliance, you can save both money and the planet.

• Georgia Power’s Power Credit Program - This program cuts your air conditioner back slightly during the heaviest demand periods. You get a $20 credit on your bill for having it installed plus $2 each time it is switched on.

• Individual Covenant - You can make your intentions clear and boost your congregation’s drive towards energy efficiency by signing an Individual Covenant.