Greening the Congregation

Montevallo
Presbyterian Church
(USA)

Bill Peters
205-540-1770
williamepeters@bellsouth.net
 Evaluating Environmental
Impacts
 Establisha Green Team
 Energy usage and management

 Water usage

 Waste Stream

 Impacts to air, water and land

 Conduct an
environmental/energy audit
 Audit Categories
 Waste reduction
 Energy conservation
 Water conservation
 Reduction of toxic substances
 Environmental education
 Worship, liturgy and prayer
 Socially responsible investing
 Use of organic products
 Maintenance Program
 Establish
a maintenance
program/checklist

– Filters changed regularly

– Condensing units cleaned regularly
– Monitor for water leaks
– Use fluorescent lighting, cfl and T-8
– Inspect weather stripping
 Grounds Maintenance
 Use native plants for
landscaping

 Minimize use of
pesticides/herbicides

 Compost yard waste

and leaves

 Reduce/eliminate
need for irrigation
 Waste Stream
 Establish a recycling program

– Paper
– Plastics
– Metal
– Glass
– Electronics
 Waste Stream
 Eliminate use of paper plates,
cups, etc. at church functions

 Use
glass or recyclable plastic
communion cups
 Building Improvements
 Install ceiling fans
 Upgrade insulation in walls and
ceilings
 Install energy efficient windows

 Low VOC paints

 Water heater on a timer

 Programmable thermostats

 Energy Star appliances

 Recognition
 Web of Creation
– Green Congregation Certification

EPA Energy Star recognition program

is now available for houses of
worship
 Web Resources
 www.webofcreation.org

 www.energystar.gov

 www.montevallopcusa.org
Montevallo Presbyterian Church
A Certified Green Congregation

 Glorifying God
 Growing as
disciples
 Caring for people
and creation

Montevallo Presbyterian Church

Office: 820 Vine Street
Montevallo, Alabama 35115
(205) 665-7360