WHAT: A fundraising event for Arizona Interfaith Power and Light WHEN: March 8, 2016, 6:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Temple Emanuel, 5801 S. Rural Road, Tempe AZ (map) COST: $50 per person We encourage you to gather with us to support the mission of AZIPL: to mobilize people of faith Read more…
San Carlos Apache Tribe. For nearly two decades the San Carlos Apaches have been fighting to protect lands they consider sacred. Oak Flat, just 70 miles east of Phoenix, a few miles beyond Superior on Highway 60, is a place of great natural beauty that is popular among rock climbers Read more…
On April 6 and 7, The Great March for Climate Action will be passing through Phoenix. 1000 marchers started in LA on March 1 and plan to walk nearly 3,000 miles across America to Washington, D.C. to change the heart and mind of American and its elected leaders to act Read more…
Over the past few years, thousands of people the world over have welcomed a day-by-day opportunity to fast from carbon as their Lenten discipline. Initiated by the UCC and endorsed by Episcopalians, people of every Christian perspective – and people who are not Christians – have benefited from this opportunity to Read more…
The Environmental Protection Agency pushed back their public comment deadline on the proposal to limit carbon emissions at new power plants. We now have until May 9 to make sure they hear us – and we need your help. Right now, there are absolutely no limits on the amount of carbon pollution power plants can Read more…
On February 18, AZIPL sponsored a Prayer Vigil as part of Environmental Day at the Arizona Legislature. Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Native American and Unitarian Universalists gave thanks for the Earth which sustains us day by day and called on our political leaders to protect our children’s future by forging responsible, Read more…
Tucson, AZ — St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church is celebrating the completion of their solar power system. Installed on three covered parking structures, this project was made possible by a generous gift from dedicated parishioner Dr. Donna Cosulich. St. Philip’s dedication to solar power and the environment is not a new commitment. The St. Philip’s Green Team has been investigating Read more…
Saint Francis in the Foothills celebrated spring with the installation of solar panels. 192 of the 252 photovoltaic panelsare now installed on the roofs of the International School for Peace. The remaining 60 create a solar canopy for the entrance of the Center. These latter panels are unique. They are called bifacial, which means Read more…
Going solar was the brainchild of Rachel Davis and Mick Henry, members of the church. They spent over 500 hours over a year and a half getting bids, testing out the idea, crunching numbers and pitching the proposal to the church. The 132 solar panels were installed in November of 2011, Read more…
Community Christian Church, Tempe, has installed 39.4 KW of pv panels, which will provide 85% of their energy needs-leaving room for further energy efficiency efforts. Two parking structures were erected in the back parking lot to accommodate the solar panels. Installation of the panels is made possible through a power Read more…