Energy-Efficiency, Worship and Study Materials for Congregations

So your congregation has committed to reducing its energy use and wants to make a difference in the work of caring for creation.  Wonderful!  There are so many ways that your community can make a positive impact.

This page has links and resources that we hope will be helpful in your work.  If there is something you are looking for but can't find - or if you have a great resource to share that is not listed here - please send us an e-mail.  We wish you and your community joy as you engage in this holy work!

Practical How-To's: energy-efficiency and other work projects you can do

• Energy Star for Congregations - lots of great resources here.

• State Energy Conservation Office - "Energy Efficiency: Texas' Newest Energy Resource"
  

• U.S. Department of Energy - page on energy efficiency and renewable energy
  

• Deep in My Heart: a Photo Collection Project, What Texans Love about Texas.

Worship and Learning: resources you can use in your congregation

• The Clergy Corner at Interfaith Power and Light.

• National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Programs' Resource Page

• The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) - resource page for rabbis and congregational professionals.

• COEJL's resource page for adult education.

• Religious statements of different religious traditions, from Green Faith.

• Eco-Themed worship resources for different religious traditions from GreenFaith

• Texas Impact's Fueling our Future

Advocating for Policy Change: information and ways to involve your congregation

• About the state agency review of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).  Click here for information.  Click here for ways to involve your faith community and take action.

• Alliance for a Clean Texas