Tuesday, October 29, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Online gathering of congregants and faith leaders
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Interested in greening your house of worship? Do you want to connect with others who want to protect the environment – and our climate – by working within their congregation?

Then join us for Greening Your House of Worship on Tuesday, October 29, 7:00 to 8:30 pm for an online gathering.

Check in with others about the challenges and successes you’ve had, learn about how the Building Emissions and Reduction Disclosure Ordinance will affect your congregation’s buildings, and learn from others in the community.

You’ll also learn about greening congregations from Eric Grunebaum and Chris Lewis of Greener U who will discuss the many ways that houses of worship and other nonprofits can plan and implement decarbonization projects, and how organizations can create manageable, realistic pathways and phasing for energy projects over time.

During the session, you’ll learn the journeys of other nonprofits and houses of worship that have significantly reduced their energy use.

You’ll have support from exerts and from fellow congregants to discuss your current and potential projects and how you can build momentum to move them forward.

This event is for anyone involved in building decision making, such as clergy, financial teams, green teams, property management, board members, or other leadership.

This free event is hosted by Green Newton and The Climate Action Task Force of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton. Please RSVP by October 25.

Presenter Bios

As GreenerU’s Business Development Manager, Eric Grunebaum brings 25 years of project management and business development experience in diverse areas including mixed-income housing, documentary film, climate advocacy and energy project development. Eric also has Series 82 & 63 securities licenses and works at the intersection of climate and finance raising impact investments for climate-tech startups and funds. The documentary he produced on coal and wind in West Virginia was a pivot point for his work directly on climate solutions.

Chris Lewis is VP of Engineering for GreenerU and since 2012 has developed and implemented efficiency and decarbonization projects for many nonprofits and school campuses, covering a wide range of measures and capital projects focused on cost savings, systems reliability, comfort and GHG reductions. Chris leads in project development and provides technical guidance for climate action planning, helping to navigate the technical challenges involved with building decarbonization.