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October 2, 2024

Blessings these holy days of fall with celebrations of Rosh Hashanah, Navrati, and the closing of the month of Season of Creation with St. Francis of Assisi October 4. As we remember those suffering from hurricane Helene and those reeling from floods in the South East United States and other places, like Nepal---we realize again and again that we are one together and one with Holy Mother Earth.

In this fall, a time of change, may we remind ourselves that our climate and environmental efforts are holy works. Our prayers and each effort is important in the community of life.

It is important to renew ourselves and that is what our Annual Fall Gathering is about!! Perservering in Beauty and Joy, October 16, 6 pm at First Unitarian Church is meant to be a time for reflection in our chaotic times and a time to have fun. We are grateful to have Keely Mackey offer her cello music for our ritual along with other music, movement and prayer; we are excited to celebrate SEED and SPROUT Awardees; and to share food and a fun talent show. (We are still accepting talent show participants---contact us.)

Those who cannot attend in person can participate virtually in the first part of our evening. Register here. https://actionnetwork.org/events/annual-fall-gathering-virtual-registration/

In-person https://actionnetwork.org/events/annual-fall-gathering-in-person-registration/

So much more is happening this month and we are sharing many important resources for funding for energy efficiency etc. in this newsletter....so please read on and thank you for being part of the IPL community.

Peace and good,

Sr. Joan Brown, Rev. Clara SIms, Carlos Navarro

Upcoming Events

Oct 5--Nov. 16

^{Tree New Mexico Tree Plantings in various New Mexico locations}

https://treenm.org/volunteers/ contact Luis Santiago: Luis@treenm.org. 

Oct. 5 Las Cruces Planting 1 organized by Dona Ana Soil and Water 

Oct 19 ABQ Planting #3 

Nov 2 Truth or Consequences Planting 

Nov 16 Las Cruces Planting 2 organized by Dona Ana Soil and Water 

Oct. 6, 2:30-4

Reader's theatre life of St. Francis of Assisi (patron of ecology)

St. John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE, ABQ

David and his wife Sharon Halsey-Hoover are coming from Missouri to share this program as a closing to the Season of Creation month. All welcome, no registration required.

Oct. 9, 12 pm

Built Non-profits DOE Grant webinar

https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eqFYUK0eSri30vbRKW-E1w#/registration

BUILT Nonprofits will provide awards of up to $100,000 to nonprofits for energy efficiency equipment designed to decrease energy consumption, curtail carbon emissions, and yield both immediate and sustained energy cost savings...Nonprofit applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization, own and operate their own building, be a domestic entity, be capable of providing a 20% cost share, and upload submissions by November 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Compelling applications will present a clear plan for proposed energy upgrades, provide sufficient justification for the upgrade, and outline how their community will benefit from anticipated energy savings. For more information about eligibility and requirements visit the BUILT Nonprofits Opportunity Page.

Oct. 15, 12 pm

Deserts to Oases: Strategic Expansion of EV Charging Accessibility

Virtual

Join this webinar delving into critical issues of EV charging accessibility and explore innovative strategies to transform charging deserts into vibrant charging oases. Attendees will hear from industry experts, policy influencers, and stories and strategies particularly highlighting underserved communities; the role of technology, policy, and collaboration; and opportunities for development of inclusive and equitable EV charging networks. Register Here

Oct. 16, 6-8 pm

IPL Annual Fall Gathering: Persevering in Beauty and Joy

First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd. NE, ABQ and patial virtual

See flyer above

Oct. 17, 6:30 pm MT (virtual)

NM Water Advocates Monthly Educational Webinar: Agua es Vida!

New Mexico Aquifer Mapping and Water Data Initiative NM Bureau of Geology

Rachel Hobbs, Stacy Timmons, and Laila Sturgis will offer updates on water mapping in New Mexico and how this ties to the New Mexico Water Data Initiative. All are welcome to this monthly presentation. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85640735226?pwd=a2lFeUV1NkN2TUM2Y3FNb0xaa1ZIUT09

Resources

🚗💨 Ready to switch to a clean car? Starting TODAY, New Mexicans can get up to $3,000 in tax credits when buying eligible new or pre-owned clean vehicles! Plus, install a home charger and receive an extra $400 credit. Find out which cars qualify and how you can save at CleanEnergy.nm.gov.

Western IPL Affiliates Mining and Transtional Minerals webinar recording https://youtu.be/MEefKVboDLA?si=zTehMKTTbIdkj4vg

2024 Faith Votes Campaign & Voter Reflection Guide

Interfaith Power & Light's national office has created a faithful voter reflection guide for their 2024 Faith Votes campaign. This reflection guide is intended to spur discussion and discernment and is on-line or printed in English and Spanish.

IPL national held a webinar by ClientEarth on the fossil free retirement opportunity for people of faith. Recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wndbxC_xtWw

Going Electric: Myths & Missed Tax credits presentation for homes

by 350NM preseted Sept 23.

YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noxIkGpvAAE

Website              https://350newmexico.org/electrify-new-mexico/

Electrify tips      https://docs.google.com/document/d/15QkuRqbt_foc1KKJpNI0jIGpPHivndnT/edit

Learn more about New Mexico Community Solar through these resources..

Money For Your House of Worship or Your Own House

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, you can get a 30% rebate on your house of worship's solar project, Ground Source Heat Pump, and EV charging station.

Here's how it works: Fact Sheet for Houses of Worship

Additional resources that might be helpful:

• Cool Congregations website
• Denominational sources for financing for energy work/solar are found in IPL’s Solar Financing Guide.