By Jenny Phillips
Quiz: What percentage off their current energy bill can an average church save through low and no-cost energy efficiency interventions?
- 18%
- 25%
- 30%
Answer at the end of this article!
Global Ministries is partnering with the US Environmental Protection Agency and local churches to increase church energy efficiency. Here’s how to get connected:
- Join the United Methodist Energy Managers Group on the Global Ministries Creation Care Network. (Need to join the network? Start here.) It’s a place to ask questions, share success stories, and get help from Environmental Protection Agency staff as well as Certified Energy Manager Colby May.
- Download the EnergyStar for Congregations Action Workbook from the Global Ministries Creation Care Network with specific, practical guidance on things your church can do now to save energy and money.
- Participate in a quarterly Church Energy Management webinar. Our next webinar is January 27, 2022 at 8pm ET and will feature success stories from local churches. Watch the Global Ministries Creation Care Network for registration information.
Quiz answer: If you answered 30%, you are correct! Help your church steward its financial and environmental resources by working on energy efficiency. Start now!


