Solarize the Church

05/07/2023

There are many reasons why Saint Frances Xavier Warde School should use alternative energy. Here are a few of the most important ones:

To reduce its carbon footprint. The school's current reliance on fossil fuels contributes to climate change. By switching to alternative energy sources, the school can help to reduce its impact on the environment.

To save money. The cost of energy is constantly rising. By switching to alternative energy sources, the school can lock in lower energy rates for the long term.

To set a good example for its students. The school wants to teach its students about the importance of environmental stewardship. By using alternative energy, the school can show its students that it is committed to protecting the planet.

To attract new students and families. More and more parents are looking for schools that are committed to sustainability. By using alternative energy, the school can make itself more attractive to these families.

In addition to these reasons, there are many other benefits to using alternative energy. For example, alternative energy can help to improve air quality, reduce noise pollution, and create jobs. If Saint Frances Xavier Warde School is looking for ways to improve its environmental impact, switching to alternative energy is a great place to start.

04/28/2023

Houses of worship across Texas are going solar – putting their values into action, helping protect God’s creation, and saving money on their electric bills at the same time.

New federal tax credits are helping churches, synagogues, temples, and other houses of worship go green with solar energy

12/07/2022

https://www.motortrend.com/features/truth-about-electric-cars-ad-why-you-are-being-lied-to/

Sorry, that meme you just retweeted isn't correct.

11/23/2022

10/14/2022

https://www.npr.org/2022/10/13/1128737392/greece-renewable-energy-electrical-grid?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=news_tab

Renewable energy sources covered Greece's electricity demands for about five hours last Friday, the operator of the country's power grid said.

10/11/2022

https://paulbucklaw.medium.com/https-tinyurl-com-nhhwfdhx-9405961b72ea

The article above talks about how slowly humans are taking action on climate change and global warming. It’s an excellent article.

10/07/2022

This is a great story about someone who solarized their Church that I found on medium...😗😙😚😚

"Aside from the financial savings, there’s a growing realization that churches should be part of — indeed should be doing more to lead — conservation of resources, and stewardship of what we have all been given. In our case, this project coincided with a denomination-wide “green chalice” initiative, so there was tremendous support for the project. (Some of us thought about arranging the solar panels in the shape of a cross on the roof of the sanctuary. We opted to put them on the south- and west-facing roofs of other buildings instead. But wouldn’t that have made an interesting statement…)"

I’m hoping other churches will find some helpful insights from our recent experience.

10/04/2022

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is accelerating research to address climate change.