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
A historic 1840 church that became a catalyst for its community, cutting carbon emissions by more than 62 metric tons and energy costs by over $25,000 a year through boiler conversion, LED lighting, new windows, heat pumps, and rooftop solar.
Eliot Church in Newton transformed its historic 1845 building into an ENERGY STAR®–certified, solar-powered, highly efficient facility, cutting energy use and carbon emissions by over 40% while engaging its congregation and community in climate action and advocacy.
South Church in Andover partnered with SunBug Solar to install a 52 kW rooftop solar system that now generates about 92% of the church’s electricity, saving $3,000 annually and preventing 55 tons of carbon emissions each year.
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church reached near–carbon neutrality through a steady, decades-long effort combining smart energy management, LED lighting, insulation upgrades, and solar panels, cutting electricity use by 44% and now producing nearly all its power carbon-free.
St. Matthew's United Methodist Church improved insulation, sealed leaks, promoted energy-saving behaviors, and added solar lighting, cutting heating costs by 19%, electricity use by 8%, and overall carbon emissions by 22%.
Temple Beth Shalom in Needham has cut its energy use and carbon footprint through major building upgrades, efficient heating and lighting, waste reduction, and active environmental education and engagement within its community.
