How the Inflation Reduction Act is helping churches go solar
Churches, synagogues, and mosques nationwide are embracing solar power, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act's incentives and financial support.
Jeff St. John reports for Canary Media.
In short:
- The Inflation Reduction Act provides clean energy grants and tax credits, enabling places of worship to install solar panels and save on electricity bills.
- Churches like Watts-Willowbrook Church of Christ in Compton are using these savings to support community programs, such as food ministries and energy costs.
- Solar installations in religious institutions are spreading to underserved communities, promoting environmental justice and economic savings.
Key quote:
“Installing solar panels gives them an opportunity for funding to use in other areas of ministries.”
— Linda Cleveland, Watts Clean Air and Energy Committee
Why this matters:
This move isn't just about cutting down on those hefty energy bills—it's a green leap towards sustainability, showing congregations how faith and eco-consciousness can coexist. By tapping into the cost, climate, and reliability perks of solar energy, religious institutions are setting an example that combines moral responsibility with financial savvy. Read more: House Speaker Mike Johnson’s climate change playbook — deny the science, take the funding.
