As a religious response
to climate change, the Interfaith
Power and Light movement seeks to conserve nonrenewable
energy sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
by helping religious communities in their respective
states become better stewards of creation through
the use of green energy and energy efficient practices.
Available Mission Statements
California Interfaith Power and Light
“California Interfaith Power and Light
seeks to be faithful stewards of God’s
Creation by responding to global warming through
the promotion
of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and
renewable energy. This ministry intends to protect
the earth’s ecosystems, safeguard public
health, and ensure sufficient, sustainable energy
for all.”
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light
“Georgia Interfaith Power and Light seeks
to engage communities of faith as stewards of God’s
Creation by promoting energy conservation, energy
efficiency, renewable energy, and related sustainable
practices.”
Interfaith Power and Light (IP&L) of
Pennsylvania
“IP&L is a nonprofit environmental program
created to work with religious organizations in
the state of Pennsylvania to encourage environmental
stewardship. . . . Our mission is to create religious
spaces that reflect our love for each other and
all creation through energy conservation, faith-based
education, and renewable power purchasing.”
Maine Interfaith Power and Light
“For the preservation of God’s creation,
we join together to purchase electric power that
has the least possible adverse effect on this fragile
Earth—our island home.”
Massachusetts Interfaith Power and Light
(MIP&L)
“MIP&L is a nonprofit initiative to
offer Massachusetts congregations of every religious
tradition a comprehensive means of reducing energy
consumption, lowering operating costs, and promoting
non-polluting, renewable energy in houses of worship
and related buildings.”
New York Interfaith Power and Light
“The mission of the New York Interfaith
Power and Light is to promote faithful and just stewardship
of God’s creation through energy conservation, energy
efficiency, and the use of renewable energy.”
Oregon Interfaith Power and Light
“Oregon Interfaith Power and Light works
with congregations of many faiths and their members
to make positive changes for the environment by purchasing
renewable energy and improving energy efficiency.”
Tennessee Interfaith Power and Light
“Tennessee Interfaith Power and Light seeks
to involve communities of faith as faithful stewards
of God’s creation by promoting and implementing
energy conservation, energy efficiency, renewable
energy, and related sustainable practices in order
to help provide a sustainable future for the world.”
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