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Friends, We're sending another quick update to share upcoming events and opportunities for you and your communities—please help spread the word and thanks for all of your work in the world!


Are There Really Pennies from Heaven?

How to Get Federal Money for your Congregation's Solar Project & More

Wednesday, November 8 from 3 to 4:30 Mountain on Zoom


We hope you'll join us at tomorrow's webinar! We'll be learning about all of the new opportunities for funding energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for your houses of worship. We’ll also be sharing updates about the Department of Energy’s Renew America's Nonprofit grant for energy efficiency—our partners at Tierra del Sol Housing Corporation received the grant (amazing!) and are now working on the details about how the money will be distributed. So join us to learn about next steps. We'll also be joined by Tiffany Hartung, national Interfaith Power and Light's Chief Strategy Officer, who will walk us through the details.


Register here.

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Join the Cool Congregations Challenge


The Cool Congregations Challenge is an annual national contest to recognize “Cool Congregations” that are becoming energy efficient and sustainable role models within their communities. The contest is brought to you by the national Interfaith Power & Light. There are no fees to enter and there's a chance to win $1000 for your congregation.


Application period opens November 1 each year. Deadline for entries, December 15.


Categories include:    

  • Energy Saver
  • Renewable Role Model
  • Cool Planner
  • Electric Vehicle Leader
  • Sacred Grounds
  • Community Inspiration


Due to Covid the project eligibility window has been expanded again for 2024. Projects completed in 2021, 2022, and 2023 will be eligible to apply. Deadline Dec 15, 2023, awards announced in February 2024.


Learn more here.

Public Comment for Clean Vehicle Standards


At NM IPL we have been working closely with other environmental and public health groups to organize around supporting these state-wide standards. Opposition to these proposed standards is growing and we need faith folks to uplift the moral imperative of moving forward on action for climate and for health of our sacred communities


We need faith voices in support of these standards. Comments can be written, given in-person, or virtually. All details provided below. 


What? Advanced Clean Vehicle Standards, joint hearings with Environmental Improvement Board and Albuquerque Bernalillo Air Quality Board


Where? NM State Bar 521 Masthead St. NE, ABQ 87109 AND virtually


When? Nov 13th-15th


How long? up to 3 minutes are allotted for public comment


Accessibility? Spanish language interpretation will be available

 

In-person AND virtual public comment opportunities are as follows:

 

●      Nov. 13 from noon-1pm

●      Nov. 13 from 5-6 pm

●      Nov. 14 from 9-10 am

●      Nov. 14 from 1-2 pm

 

If you wish to give public comment either in person or virtually, please email Clara Sims ([email protected]) with your name, email, and the time slot(s) during which you want to speak. Please also indicate whether you plan to do so in-person or online. 


Written public comment can be submitted here. Written comments will be accepted until November 15th, we recommend they be submitted by Nov 13th to ensure they are considered.


For virtual comment, find Webex link here.


A comprehensive guide to giving public comment can be found here.

This includes logistical details and links. It also includes public comment guidance, including a recording of our wonderful Clean Vehicle Webinar with experts. You do not need to get into technical details for your comments but this webinar will provide some of the basic overview for you. 


Please let Clara Sims know by Thursday, November 9th if you wish to give comment either virtually or in person so she can sign you up. Thank you!

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