Evangelicals and Solar: A Match Made in Heaven?

by Keally, posted on July 29th, 2010.

Fostering the creation of local communities of people interested in solar is a big part of 1BOG’s mission. Our community outreach department is one of the hardest working groups in the company – each day they work the phones, tweet, email, Facebook (is that a verb yet?), and conduct old-fashioned personal community outreach, all in an attempt to rally people across the country to spread the solar message! In the course of these community-building efforts, we’ve been impressed by the enthusiasm many Christian leaders have for advancing the clean energy revolution in the United States.

Particularly among Christian evangelical groups, support for renewable energy is impressive. This support has its roots in recent history – way back in 2006, over 100 prominent Christian leaders from across the country created the Evangelical Climate Initiative (ECI). ECI calls for immediate action on human-induced climate change and recognizes the pressing need to convert to renewable energy. Supporters of this initiative include high-powered evangelical Christian pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in Orange County, CA (more details about 1BOG’s Orange County solar group discount). And just this month, four conservative Christian leaders urged the passage of federal legislation that would help move America more rapidly toward electric vehicle adoption.

Here at One Block Off the Grid, we’re excited to partner with all types of religious groups to spread the word about solar because we recognize that these organizations are essential hubs in their communities and sources of both inspiration and information to their members.

Would you like to share information about solar energy with your church, synagogue, YMCA, workplace, or other community group?  Send an email to community [at] 1BOG.org and we will provide you with resources, suggestions, and support.

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