Can a house of worship use solar panels?

Neumann added that houses of worship are perfect places for solar panels because during the week, when the building isn’t used as much, their clean energy can be used by households and businesses in their community, but on Sundays or holy days, they can tap the solar to power their own building with clean renewable energy.

Should churches invest in solar panels?

Prior to installing solar panels, Neusch, the senior leader of the pastoral team at the church, had done extensive research and considered the long-term benefits of the investment. He said solar saves his congregation money and sends a message that they care about the environment.

Why are houses of worship going solar?

Faith leaders and solar installers discuss how and why houses of worship are going solar and how the clean energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act can help. Houses of worship across America are going solar — putting their values into action, helping protect God’s creation, and saving money on their electric bills at the same time.

Who installed solar panels at True Life Fellowship?

In the panel discussion, Reverend Richard Neusch shared his experience installing solar at True Life Fellowship in Round Rock, Texas. Prior to installing solar panels, Neusch, the senior leader of the pastoral team at the church, had done extensive research and considered the long-term benefits of the investment.

Why did a church use pace to finance a solar array?

Taylor explained that a church in Fort Worth used PACE to finance a solar array on a newish building and an older church in Houston that had an aging underperforming HVAC system with ventilation and moisture issues, addressed their facility needs and added solar through PACE.

Did a 'old dog' solar company install solar panels on 'true life'?

Neusch explained that he felt that headline was perfect on so many levels. Louis Petrik, the CEO of Longhorn Solar, who also happens to be a member of True Life Fellowship explained that his company, one of the “old dog” solar companies in Texas, installed the solar panels on True Life.