CHANGE FOR THE
a better with
ENERGY STAR
Buildings that earn the ENERGY STAR®
prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting
strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
www.energystar.gov
STEWARDSHIP
of the Earth.
Stewardship of Funds.
Virtually all faith traditions teach stewardship of life-
supporting natural resources. Energy efficiency
improves financial stewardship by saving utility
funds. Your congregation, through energy efficiency
in your house of worship, in members' homes and
businesses can help protect the earth for future
generations.
PUTTING ENERGY INTO
STEWARDSHIP
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
ENERGY STAR Congregations Network provides
free information, technical support and public
recognition for congregations that take significant
action against energy waste. In 2007, with the help
of ENERGY STAR, Americans prevented
global warming emissions equivalent to those of 27
million cars - while saving more than $16 billion on
utility bills.
A Call to Action
ENERGY STAR is ready to work with your
congregation. Are you ready to strengthen your
stewardship of your funds and of our earth?
Your congregation can join ENERGY STAR online
at www.energystar.gov/congregations.
Your members with businesses can learn how to
save money at www.energystar.gov/smallbiz.
Members can learn about home energy efficiency at
www.energystar.gov/homeimprovement.

CHANGE FOR THE
BETTER WITH
ENERGY STAR
SEPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency

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CHANGE FORTHE
BETTER WITH
ENERGY STAR
Putting Energy
into Stewardship
OFFICE AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
¦	Always buy ENERGY STAR qualified equipment
for your congregation, business and home. The
ENERGY STAR indicates the most efficient
models of more than 40 products.
LIGHTING
¦	Turn off lights (and other eguipment) when not in
use. High utility costs often include paying for
energy that is completely wasted.
¦	Install "occupancy sensors" to automatically turn
off lighting when no one is present, and back on
as people return.
¦	Install compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to
replace incandescent light bulbs wherever
appropriate. CFLs cost about 75% less to
operate, and last about 10 times longer.
¦	Install ENERGY STAR Qualified LED (light-
emitting diode) exit signs to cut maintenance by
eliminating lamp replacement for about 10
years, while using about 5 watts or 1/8 the
energy of a typical exit sign.
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
¦	Set up an HVAC "maintenance contract" for
"tune-up" of your HVAC system before heating
and cooling seasons to protect performance. A
maintenance contract costs about $100-$150
yearly, and can pay for itself in energy savings.
A contract ensures that your HVAC contractor
will schedule tune-ups even if you forget.
¦	Change HVAC filters (or clean if reusable) every
month during peak cooling or heating season.
New filters are inexpensive. Dirty filters waste
energy, overwork the equipment, and provide
poor indoor air quality.
¦	Install an ENERGY STAR Qualified
programmable thermostat to optimize the
operation of your HVAC system on a "24/7"
basis for savings, comfort and convenience. The
control is based on your schedule, and is easily
"overridden" as needed. A "smart thermostat"
ranges from $25 - $150, depending on features.
¦	Use fans. Comfort is a function of temperature,
humidity, and air movement. Fans can help
delay or reduce the need for air conditioning by
making a higher temperature feel more
comfortable. Each degree of higher temperature
can save about 3% on cooling cost.
¦	Plug leaks with weather-stripping and caulking
for controlled ventilation, rather than random air
infiltration. To learn more about indoor air quality
in your building visit www.epa.gov/iag

WATER - HOT AND COLD
¦	Fix leaks. Small leaks add up to many gallons
and dollars wasted, especially hot water.
¦	Buy an ENERGY STAR Qualified water heater
when a new one is needed. Consider a
"tankless" water heater to reduce "standby"
storage costs and waste.
¦	Set water temperature at about 110-120
degrees to prevent dangerous scalds and save
energy.
To join ENERGY STAR, fill-in and
fax this sheet to 703-689-4427 or
sign-up online at
www.enerqvstar.gov/conqreqations
Yes, we would like to join the ENERGY STAR
Congregations Network. We believe that greater
energy efficiency can improve our stewardship of
financial and natural resources, and help preserve
the environment for future generations.
I am authorized to pledge that our congregation will
buy ENERGY STAR equipment and upgrade our
house of worship's energy efficiency, whenever we
determine it is financially viable. Therefore, we may
use the ENERGY STAR mark consistent with the
ENERGY STAR identity guidelines.
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