Want to reduce your congregation’s energy usage and save money? You’re in good company! Lutherans have had a tremendous history of being good energy stewards. There are a range of actions we can take– big and small– to make our houses of worship beacons of sustainability and respond to the call to “touch the Earth lightly!”
How do I assess my congregation’s energy usage? What’s the best way to reduce? How can I make a plan?
- You’re looking for an energy audit. Consider one of our trusted partners to help you make a plan specific to your building:
- Energility
- Energy for Purpose
- Google your state’s “Interfaith Power & Light” for a local resource
I want to reduce energy, but our congregation has no funds to dedicate. What can I do?
- Explore the FREE EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® program (which has more Lutherans registered users than any other denomination – so far). Check out (click here) their entire pdf guides here for free.
- Check out our Reducing Emissions Page for more ideas
- RE-volv helps churches finance specifically solar projects
Our church is thinking about a large renewable energy project (solar, heat pumps, etc.) Who can help?
- You’re looking for an energy consultant or project manager. Consider our trusted partners:
- You may be interested in a loan for your large project. Consider:
- United Church of Christ’s ecumenical Church Building and Loan Fund
- ELCA’s Mission Investment Fund (MIF)
What about Direct Pay/Tax Credits/funding from federal government?
- Direct Pay for solar on non-profits and churches was phased out with the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” The last day to file was December 31st, 2025.