Other IPLs in the US
When you participate in the New York Interfaith Power & Light, you're part of a larger effort taking place all over the country.
California Interfaith Power and Light
California Interfaith Power & 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.
Colorado Interfaith Power and Light
Colorado Interfaith Power and Light(COIPL) is an interdenominational nonprofit dedicated to providing a religious response to global warming in Colorado. We work with churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, and all houses of worship/prayer to reduce their energy use and to invite their members to do the same.
COIPL is run entirely by volunteers, who give of their own time to discover other people of faith in Colorado that are motivated to explore our connection with the earth and what it means to be a good steward of our shared natural resources
Connecticut: Interreligious EcoJustice Network
In Connecticut, an Interreligious EcoJustice Network has started.
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.
Maine Interfaith Power and Light
Maine Interfaith Power and Light is a non-profit organization working to bring a "green", environmentally-friendly electricity option to Maine consumers. As a licensed aggregator in the state of Maine, they act as a matchmaker. They share a conviction that caring for the earth is a real, day-to-day aspect of our faiths, and under electricity deregulation in 2000, they saw an opportunity to bring an earth-friendly choice to all Mainers.
Massachusetts Interfaith Environmental Network
Massachusetts Interfaith Environmental Network (MIEN) is an inclusive, interfaith network representing organizations and individuals in Massachusetts, who, drawing from various religious, cultural, and spiritual traditions, are supporting one another and working together to help protect the natural environment, preserve biodiversity, and affirm human rights.
Massachusetts Interfaith Power and Light
Massachusetts Interfaith Power and Light is a non-profit 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.
Houses of worship leave a notable environmental imprint. Per capita, per hour of use, houses of worship are often among the biggest wasters of energy, and the United States has more houses of worship than any other country. Although most congregations recognize the moral imperative for stewardship, they do not always stand on the moral "high ground" when it comes to actual energy usage. We need to become better stewards and, in the process, encourage and inspire our congregants to do better at home, school, and work. Membership in MIP&L offers a concrete way to put faith into action.
If we don't do better, who will? Together, we will save energy, save the planet, protect human health, protect the peace and create jobs too!
Michigan Interfaith Power and Light
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.
North Carolina Interfaith Power and Light
Oregon Interfaith Power and Light
As part of the Oregon Interfaith Global Warming Campaign, which is coordinated by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) and the Northwest Jewish Environmental Project, EMO has initiated Oregon Interfaith Power & Light (OIPL). OIPL empowers congregations and their members to conserve energy and invest in clean renewable energy. OIPL offers educational and consulting services, the Energy Pledge and information resources.
Texas Impact
Texas Impact has a "Breath of Life" Campaign: Clearing Texas Air One Congregation at a Time" is Texas Impact's new program that helps congregations take measurable steps to reduce air pollution.
There are many ways congregations can help clear the air in Texas. But for the first time, now there's a way that your efforts can "count" in helping Texas meet federal air quality standards. By participating in the Breath of Life covenant program, you can measure your congregation's pollution reductions and add them to the state total so they can help Texas reach its clean air goals.
Greater Washington (DC) Interfaith Power & Light
The Greater Washington (DC) Interfaith Power & Light helps congregations, religious institutions and others in the Washington, D.C. area work for a more just, sustainable and healthier creation by reducing the threat of global warming.
Other non-IPL state energy stewardship organizations
Colorado Interfaith Global Climate Change Campaign
The goals of the Colorado Interfaith Climate Change Campaign:
- Help people of faith become informed on the causes and consequences of global warming
- Equip people of faith to help our communities understand the negative impact on the web of life from behaviors and lifestyles that contribute to climate change
- Encourage congregations and religious organizations to take action by using less energy and purchasing clean, renewable energy and energy efficient technologies
Iowa Interfaith Climate and Energy Campaign
The Iowa Interfaith Climate and Energy Campaign works to pursue justice for the poor worldwide and to protect all life on Earth by addressing global climate change and related energy issues.
Maine Interfaith Global Climate Change Campaign
Maine is one of the most beautiful states in the country. We want to keep it that way...Because we are concerned for the state of our natural environment worldwide, the Maine Interfaith Global Climate Change Campaign is working hard to reduce our consumption and to educate others to do so as well.
New Jersey
Green Faith is New Jersey's interfaith coalition for the environment. Founded in 1992 as PEQ, we inspire, educate and mobilize people of diverse spiritual backgrounds to deepen their relationship with the sacred in nature and restore the environment for future generations. Green Faith believes:
- Caring for the earth is a value shared by all of the world's religions. Environmental stewardship is a matter of moral responsibility.
- We experience the sacred in and through nature and grow spiritually through our relationship with the earth.
- People of faith have a vital role to play in the restoration of a healthy environment.
- Everyone has the right to live in a safe and healthy environment.
Oregon Interfaith Global Warming Campaign:
Organizers of The Oregon Interfaith Global Warming Campaign promise a series of actions including:
- convening a statewide two-day training to educate clergy and lay leaders about the effects of global warming and how to share a religious response with their neighbors;
- distributing materials to churches and synagogues to integrate "caring for creation" themes into worship, sermons, and educational programs;
- focusing on helping low-income communities and congregations to establish "Energy Star Congregations" which will convert facilities to more efficient lighting and heating sources, and to reduce excessive use of fossil fuels through individual action;
- encouraging electric utility and other energy-intensive industries to cut greenhouse gases and increase the use of clean energy sources;
- encouraging the development of transportation plans which promote health and sustainable communities and neighborhoods;
- generating letters and visits to U.S. Senators Smith and Wyden asking for their leadership on policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions domestically and globally.
Pennsylvania's Interfaith Works
Pennsylvania's Interfaith Works believes our faith calls us to care for one another and all creation. Interfaith Works has created an innovative program called Sanctuary Exchange where community outreach and environmental stewardship work hand-in-hand.
Wisconsin Interfaith Global Climate Change Campaign:
In the Wisconsin Interfaith Global Climate Change Campaign
- There is an interfaith planning committee.
- There was a two-day "grasstops" training event on climate change with 90 faith leaders in attendance.
- There were seven regional one-day training events around Wisconsin on faith and climate change.
- Various Religious Leader's Statement have been issued.
- The Wisconsin Interfaith Power & Light is a resource service to local congregations on energy efficiency measures they can take. We will promote alternative energy technologies and conservation.,
- There will be an ongoing interfaith climate change campaign.
Faith in Place - Chicago, Illinois
Faith in Place gives congregations the tools to become good stewards of Creation.
