in houses of worship across Massachusetts
in qualifying incentives for houses of worship
Of service and support in the Commonwealth
of C02 avoided by MA congregations
In flood-prone Shelburne Falls, Trinity Church is turning its building into a climate resilience hub, adding solar, weatherization, heat pumps, EV chargers, and a commercial generator so it can shelter, power, and feed neighbors when disaster strikes.
Wellesley Village Church completed a monumental project to meet 100% of its heating and cooling needs with geothermal energy, becoming a leader others across the state and country now look to follow.
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton modernized its historic 1906 building with efficient HVAC upgrades, smart controls, and data-driven planning, cutting energy use and emissions over 20% while aligning its facilities with its sustainability mission.
St. John's Episcopal Church in Newtonville turned a heating crisis into climate leadership. Through upgrades and careful planning, St. John's cut carbon emissions 58% since 2012 while preserving its historic building and improving year-round comfort.
Since 2011, St. Brigid's Parish in Lexington has cut its carbon footprint and energy costs sharply, lowering heating expenses by more than 50%, reducing emissions by 53 metric tons a year, and saving $32,000 annually through insulation, efficient lighting, and cleaner heating systems.
The Congregational Church of Needham cut its carbon footprint by 58%, soon to reach 64% with solar, through insulation, LED upgrades, high-efficiency boilers, and persistent, faith-driven leadership that brought sustainability into every decision.
