Michigan Interfaith Power & Light (MiIPL) is a coalition of over 100 congregations across the State of Michigan whose mission is to involve communities of faith as stewards of God’s creation by promoting and implementing energy conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy and related sustainable practices.
Through MiIPL membership congregations are now saving up to $20,000/year and 40% on their utility bills!
Congregational Membership Includes:
- Energy assessment of your facility [house of worship, office, rectory, etc.],
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The sale of ENERGY STAR® lights and appliances at discounted prices.
- The sale of “green tag” renewable energy through Native Energy.
- Energy education for your congregants.
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Workshops.
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Facility manager training.
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Discount at this year's annual conference.
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And Self Assessment Video
Total Emissions Reduction to Date
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C02 (Global Warming)
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> 17,354 Tons
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S02 (Acid Rain)
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> 171,708 lbs.
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NOx (Smog)
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> 83,816 lbs.
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Particulates
(Asthma/Heart Attack)
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> 3,291 lbs.
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Mercury
(Cancer & Birth Defects)
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> .811 lbs.
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Dollars Saved
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> $2,427,265 |
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Acres of Trees Planted
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> 4,717 |
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Cars Off Road for a Year.
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> 3,103 |
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This comes to lifecycle savings of $1,976,331 on energy bills. This is the equivalent of planting 3,850 acres of forest or keeping 2445 cars off of the road for a year.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY FORUMS: LOOK FOR A FORUM NEAR YOU!
DTE Energy / MichCon is working with Michigan Interfaith Power & Light and Michigan Green to conduct the 2008 Fall Energy Efficiency Forums. The purpose of the Energy Efficiency Forums is to bring the message of how to better manage energy usage, reduce overall operational costs, and reduce environmental impact.
All events are free. Pre-registration is requested so we have sufficient refreshments and free gifts on hand! For more information and registration, please click here.
Find an Energy Auditor
Click on the "Join Us" button to see how your congregation can become part of a coaliton that is putting their faith into action.
Through MiIPL’s partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan [SBAM] MiIPL member congregations are eligible for SBAM’s employee benefits and SBAM’s customer electric choice program.
Through MiIPL’s relationship with the United States Green Building Council MiIPL is able to direct congregations to the best practices and practitioners in Michigan in sustainable and energy efficient construction.
Building on the foundation of ENERGY STAR and green power experience, Rev. Morris teamed with the Michigan ENERGY STAR Promotion Project in the fall of 2002 to pilot an ENERGY STAR® for congregations project. Based on the success of this effort, the Small Business Association of Michigan (Director and host organization for the Michigan ENERGY STAR Promotion Project), helped launch MiIPL as a key collaborator in the Michigan ENERGY STAR and Green Power scene and remains a key partner.
Click here to find out how you can become carbon neutral, acquire green tags, support wind farms in Indian country and purchase alternative gift cards for holidays
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