Interfaith Power & Light

Pledge to cut your congregation's footprint by 10% and...

• Win a chance for one of five $1,000 prizes for your future greening projects
• Upon entering, you will immediately receive a 10% Challenge Toolkit to help kickstart your project
• You'll join a community of other congregations taking the 10% Challenge, with opportunities to share progress and learn from others
• Receive a certificate recognizing your participation

The 10% Challenge is one way our faith community can respond to the tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico. Together, we can make a difference and reduce our dependence on global warming fossil fuels. Take the Challenge and be part of something big.

First, tell us who you are:

Title: - please make a selection - Bishop Brother Cantor Cantor and Mr. Cantor and Ms. Chaplain Chaplain and Mr. Chaplain and Ms. Deacon Dr. Dr. and Mr. Dr. and Ms. Drs. Elder Father Fr. Imam Monsignor Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Ms. Ms. Ms. and Mr. Rabbi Rabbi and Mr. Rabbi and Ms. The Rev. The Rev. and Mr. The Rev. and Ms. The Rev. Canon The Rev. Deacon The Rev. Dr. The Rev. Dr. and Ms. The Rt. Rev. The Rt. Rev. and Mr. The Rt. Rev. and Ms. Sister Sr. First Name:* Last Name:* Email:* Preferred Name on Your Certificate:* Address Line 1:* Address Line 2: City:* State:* - please make a selection - Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Europe Armed Forces Pacific California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia F.S. Micronesia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Marshall Islands Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Palau Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Not in USA ZIP/Postal Code:* Phone: Faith Community Name: What will your congregation do as part of the challenge? (read more at right) Upgrade lighting Examine heating and cooling systems Plant trees and native landscaping Inspire members to go green Submit a plan of action by 10/10/10 Join a work party on 10/10/10 Other:

When you take the 10% Challenge, you'll receive a Toolkit to help you get started. You'll also periodically receive updates on activism opportunities from Interfaith Power and Light. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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This has to stop

What will your congregation do to be part of the solution?

The 10% Challenge is for congregations interested in cutting their carbon footprint. Review the following list, and choose an activity that most closely aligns with what you would like to do by (or on) 10/10/10. The 10% Challenge will also accept a plan of action or an energy audit by 10/10/10 as well.

Your congregation can:

Upgrade Lighting
Examples: Turn off lights, replace old light bulbs with CFLs, install motion sensors to lights turn off when room is empty, upgrade older flourescent tubes, install Energy Star exit signs.

Examine Heating and Cooling Systems
Examples: Tune up heating and cooling systems, seal air drafts around windows and ducts, install programmable thermostats, control direct sun depending on season, install fans, install weather stripping, install insulating blankets on hot water heater, replace old appliances with an Energy Star appliance, update heating and cooling systems, install systems that utilize renewable energy, buy renewable energy from your utility company, buy carbon offsets.

Plant Trees and Native Landscaping
Examples: plant native species which require less watering, divert grey water for plants, plant trees on grounds to absorb CO2 and provide shade.

Inspire Your Members about Climate Protection
Examples: Inspire your congregation to carpool by providing parking incentives, provide incentives or recognition for walking or biking to services, offer online streaming services with online tithing. Inspire members with specially prepared services about global warming. Inspirational greening can also cover policy and advocacy efforts related to global warming.

Submit a Plan of Action or Energy Audit by 10/10/10
Not quite ready to commit to a specific action? That's OK! Check this choice if you would like to pledge your commitment to working with others in your congregation to develop a carbon cutting Plan of Action that you will submit to Interfaith Power and Light via email by 10/10/10

Join a Work Party on 10/10/10
Create or find a 350.org 10/10/10 "Get to Work" party in your area! The 10% Challenge is part of a global effort that is coordinating with a Global Work Party on October 10, coordinated by leading international climate change campaign 350.org. If you choose this activity, in a moment, we will provide instructions for linking to the 350.org website to create or find a 10/10/10 work party in your area.