A Catholic Church in Syracuse is leading the way on taking care of the earth by reducing its reliance on power from fossil fuels. Some of the inspiration for the parishioner-led initiative actually comes from the Vatican.
A group of parishioners at All Saints Church came together to reduce their carbon footprint in a task force – and a mission – they called Care for our Common Home (COCH). This past week the church dedicated and blessed 23 solar panels that are expected to power most of the needs for the church and adjacent parish center.
Project Director Bill Chadwick said the solar installation reduces most of the electricity costs; they still pay distribution fees on their utility bill. Previously the group led other changes to save power, moving to LED lighting and other efficiencies. The electricity generated will power air conditioning, audio-visual equipment, lighting and other electrical needs…