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Links: Puerto Rico's energy grid; loss of Desmond Tutu; rising number of clergy quitting
… rebuild a decentralized, sustainable energy grid back in 2017! The island has ample wind and solar resources, so it is criminal to think the island will remain dependent on imported diesel, …
Dec 28, 2021
With over 1 million lightbulbs, Illinois shrine has Christmas display like few others
… burn out, they're replaced with new LED versions. In 2022, the shrine hopes to install a solar array that will help offset the cost of the lights and lower its overall energy bill and …
Dec 23, 2021
West Virginia faith leaders deliver Christmas card to bring Manchin back to Build Back Better bill
… on climate change. The bill includes $555 billion in climate measures such as tax credits for solar installation, electric vehicle purchases, building energy efficiency upgrades and the …
Dec 22, 2021
EarthBeat Weekly: Christmas wishes fade for Build Back Better Act passage
… in November are an estimated $555 billion in climate provisions , including tax credits for solar installation, electric vehicle purchases, building energy efficiency upgrades and the …
Dec 17, 2021
EarthBeat Weekly: This Advent, can we start to break our addiction to plastic?
… at E&E News reports that rising prices of raw materials used to manufacture wind and solar energy infrastructure could wipe out the recent years' declines in "green" energy costs, …
Dec 3, 2021
New program aims to mobilize faith finances, assets for stronger climate action
… role model" prize went to Gesu Catholic Church and School in Detroit for a student-led solar installation. And earlier this year, IPL launched a new calculator tool to help …
Dec 3, 2021
Climate anxiety? This 30-day action plan may give you hope
… account to renewable sources. The more customers who sign up to get their power from wind or solar, the better. Hit 'em in their stock portfolios. If you or your town, company, church, …
Dec 2, 2021
Ohio congregation looks to martyred nun Stang as guide to implementing Laudato Si'
… the way we live so that the Earth can live," Phillips said. Ideas so far include installing solar panels or wind turbines on congregation property, reviewing investments and incorporating …
Nov 23, 2021
Ontario Catholic high school now using only solar, geothermal energy
… in London, Ontario, is Canada's first self-sufficient, carbon-neutral school, drawing on solar and geothermal energy for its power needs. The project saw 2,700 carport solar panels installed throughout the school's parking lots, providing power to a battery system …
Nov 20, 2021
Faith groups can 'really make a difference' at COP26 and beyond, leaders say
… by stopping the development of coal, oil and gas, and scaling up investments in wind and solar power. "The voices from the communities we work with are ringing out. ... We cannot and …
Oct 29, 2021
As Biden prepares to meet Pope Francis, a call to honor greatest commandment
… Catholic Energies program just recently managed one of Nevada's largest nonprofit solar projects . But there is so much left to do, and the greatest commandment gives us strength …
Oct 28, 2021