Energy Guide for Congregations The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has developed with the input of religious congregations the helpful publication Putting Energy into Stewardship: Energy Star for Congregations Guide. The nearly 90 page publication … Presents many ways to improve your congregation’s energy efficiency and reduce its energy use. Describes different technologies that can improve your energy efficiency. Gives practical advice on how to overcome the technical, financial, and managerial hurdles that you may encounter. Contains a glossary that will help you understand unfamiliar terms and new technologies. Suggests things to look for when buying or leasing a building. Download the publication at www.gipl.org/pdf/Action_Steps/EnergyStarGuideCongregations.pdf