St. Peter’s and Delaware Interfaith Power & Light host Community Energy Forum May 26
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Delaware Interfaith Power & Light will host a community energy conservation forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26, in the church’s parish house at 211 Mulberry St. in Lewes. The event builds on a local initiative, Lower Slower Goin’ Lean and Green, which refers to the strategy of using less energy more efficiently, and then exploring energy sources that are healthier, economical, renewable, and more sustainable. The event is free and open to the public.
The program will feature a presentation on Energize Delaware’s Home Performance with Energy Star program. Lisa Locke, executive director, and John Sykes, board president of Delaware Interfaith Power & Light, and Kerry Hollenbeck with Energy Delaware will share tips, tools, and financial resources to help residents lower their energy bills, reduce waste, increase the resale value of their homes, improve health and comfort - and protect the planet.
All who participate in a $100 ENERGY STAR whole-house appraisal will receive up to $225 worth of free energy-saving products, including light bulbs, showerheads, faucet aerators, pipe insulation, and smart power strips. They will also qualify for up to $7,825 in direct rebates to make recommended home improvements affordable. Reduced audit costs and increased rebates are available for low-income residents.
“The Green Team of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is pleased to host this forum, hoping members of our community will discover ways they can save energy and money, as we broaden understanding of our role as environmental stewards,” stated Paul Kratt, Green Team co-chair.
For more information, contact Locke at llocke@delawareipl.org or 616-914-1597, or Paul Kratt, wayside93@verizon.net or 302-644-2672.
Delaware Interfaith Power & Light is one of 40 state affiliates whose shared mission is to provide a religious response to climate change through energy conservation and efficiency, renewal energy and environmental justices strategies. Their goal, ultimately, is to assure the preservation of a healthy, sustainable planet and, closer to home, to improve the everyday quality of life of our families, our neighbors and our communities.
