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
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.
Since 2006, the church has reached its goal of Net Zero Energy Use, cutting total energy use by 70%, eliminating its carbon footprint, and saving $17,000 a year through conservation, efficiency upgrades, and solar power.
When a condemned boiler left First Congregational Church scrambling through one cold winter, the congregation turned the crisis into a decision: a high-efficiency heat pump system that moves the historic 1860 church off fossil fuels and toward a low-carbon future.
