Diocesan Carbon Reduction Toolkit
Commission on the Environment
Our Journey Toward Carbon Neutrality 2030
In 2022, the diocesan convention passed Resolution R1-2022, calling every congregation to develop a plan to reach carbon-neutral facilities and operations by 2030.
The Commission Created a Simple Four-Step Process
- Form a Green Team
- Complete an initial carbon-footprint assessment using the Interfaith Power & Light calculator
- Participate in an ASHRAE Level 2 energy-efficiency assessment
- Use the assessment recommendations to build a project master plan to reach carbon neutrality
Progress so Far
38 congregations have completed steps 1–3 and are now developing master plans. The Commission is actively consulting with congregations and connecting them to technical and funding resources. Next, we’ll focus on supporting implementation.
Ready to begin? We’re here to help!
Contacts
Miriam Casey, Co-chair, COE – ednccoe@gmail.com
Rev. Pamela Dolan, Co-chair, COE – pamela@churchofstmartin.org
Bob Wohlsen, Project Coordinator, COE – bob.wohlsen@gmail.com
Partners
Sarah Paulos, Interfaith Power & Light – sarahp@InterfaithPowerAndLight.org
Colby May, CEM, Energy for Purpose – colby@energyforpurpose.com
Clean Energy Tax Navigator & Project Finance Hub
Clean Energy Tax Navigator
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More Information
Visit the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California’s Carbon Reduction Page.
