1. The Energy Conservation Resource & Becoming an Energy Conservation Leader

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3. Tonight’s Agenda Welcome and Introductions About the Sustainable Synagogues Initiative Reviewing the Energy Conservation Resource  Learn & Pray  Action Steps for Synagogues & Homes  Advocate, Resources & Links Steps to Become an Energy Conservation Leader & Benefits  Requirements  Application

4. Welcome!

5. GreenFaith’s Mission GreenFaith inspires, educates and mobilizes people of diverse religious backgrounds for environmental leadership. www.greenfaith.org

6. The Sustainable Synagogues Initiative FJMC, WLCJ, USCJ, RA GreenFaith as managing partner Multiple opportunities  Certification  Fellowship  6 resources over 3 years

7. The Energy Conservation Resource: About Benefits: Environmental leadership, congregational growth, reduced operating expenses Multiple opportunities for engagement  Learn  Pray  Act  Advocate Energy Conservation Leader Designation

8. The Energy Conservation Resource: Learn Introductory essay – Rabbi Lawrence Troster Jewish texts with annotations Adult D’var Torah discussion questions Activities for children and teens Frequently asked questions from US EPA

9. The Energy Conservation Resource: Pray Liturgical resources Annotations

10. The Energy Conservation Resource: Act Action steps for synagogues and households Practical Little to no financial investment required Energy management skills focus

11. Act: Action Steps for Synagogues 13 most common opportunities for houses of worship  Management & facility use, Temperature control, lighting, appliances, weather- stripping & insulation Portfolio Manager by ENERGY STAR Action Plan Template

12. Act: Action Steps for Households 8 most common steps Temperature control, appliances, lighting, insulation Encouraging participation via commitments

13. The Energy Conservation Resource: Advocate Guidelines & tips for advocacy Sample letter

14. The Energy Conservation Resource: Resources & Links Links to US & Canadian sites Focus on government and scientific resources.

15. Energy Conservation Leader: Steps to Follow 2 Educational activities 2 worship services Synagogue Action Steps  Action plan & 6 steps  Portfolio Manager Household Commitment forms Advocacy (optional – replaces 1 education activity) Email or paper submission. Online submission system forthcoming.

16. Energy Conservation Leader: Benefits Accolades  Electronic Badge of Merit  Certificate Increased Publicity  Conservative network  Press release templates provided Tangible Benefits  Congregational growth  Savings  ‘Green’ Leadership

17. Useful Links & Questions Energy Conservation Resource available at: www.greenfaith.org www.greenfaith.org Sustainable Synagogues Initiative information: http://greenfaith.org/programs/denominational- partnerships/sustainable-synagogues-initiative- greenfaith-and-the-conservative-movement http://greenfaith.org/programs/denominational- partnerships/sustainable-synagogues-initiative- greenfaith-and-the-conservative-movement Questions? Contact Stacey at skennealy@greenfaith.orgskennealy@greenfaith.org Upcoming energy conservation webinar series with ENERGY STAR. Visit: www.greenfaith.org this Friday.www.greenfaith.org