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United Methodist Churches have connected to the power of the sun.urlLocationState or CountryProjectArticlessatellitephotovideo
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Africa University, Global Performance Designs?https://www.umnews.org/en/news/au-yale-students-aim-to-fill-health-care-gaps
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UM Kabongo Hospital, Congo or Hk Kabangu Centre de SantéKabongo, Katanga, DR Congo Democratic Republic of Congo2020 ground mounted solar arrayhttps://www.umnews.org/en/news/solar-power-improves-care-at-united-methodist-hospital https://www.google.com/maps/@-4.123988,22.3088639,2220039m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://www.umnews.org/-/media/umc-media/2020/04/06/15/24/congo-hospital-solar-1-panels-1023.jpg?la=en&h=622&mw=1200&w=1023&hash=C4CEAB034808A2204E00D77D798264C9
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Global Ministries Advance #418812, https://solarovenpartners.org Iglesia Evangélica DominicanaDominican RepublicDominican Republicsolar ovenshttps://umcmission.org/advance-project/418812/ https://www.google.com/maps/@18.8594825,-70.2784352,198839m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://umcmission.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PROJ_418812.jpg
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Moore First UMC, Webb Memorial Girls Schoolhttps://moorechurch.com/ https://webbmemorialschool.in/Moore OK; Vadodara, IndiaIndia2018 Girls who live in a dormitory and attend a school in Vadodara, India, can bathe with sun-warmed water now, thanks to the generosity of First United Methodist Church in Moore, Oklahoma, https://www.okumc.org/newsdetail/moore-first-devoted-to-helping-girls-in-india-10646139 https://www.google.com/maps/@22.3321197,73.1837216,63m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://www.okumc.org/files/tables/content/10646139/fields/primaryimage/866b44d8ea104468a5b63f1804a392a9/india+big+group+img-20170315-wa0010+tif.jpg
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UMCOR, Gbarnga School of Theology https://umu.edu.lr/Gbanga_School_Of_Theology.phpGbarnga City, Bong County, LiberiaLiberiaIn Liberia, the UMCOR board recently approved a $96,500 grant to provide the Gbarnga School of Theology campus with a 25-kilowatt solar array and backup battery system.https://www.umc.org/en/content/umcor-renewable-energy-access-grants-transform-lives https://www.google.com/maps/@6.9981916,-9.4770069,67m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Missouri Conference of UMC, Mozambique Initiative, UMC in Mozambiquehttps://umcsouthafrica.org/MozambiqueMozambiqueSolar panels for churches, parsonages, other projects, supported by Missouri Conferencehttps://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/supporting-sustainable-ministry-in-mozambique-17513644 https://www.google.com/maps/@-19.6879862,33.5286512,2093384m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://www.flickr.com/photos/mzinitiative/52372563809/in/album-72177720302254579/, https://www.flickr.com/photos/mzinitiative/52372480888/in/album-72177720302254579/
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Missouri Conference of UMC, Mozambique Initiative, UMC in Mozambiquehttps://mzinitiative.com/MozambiqueMozambique2023 "44,180 People Gained Access to Clean Water in 2023" [15 solar water towers were built across the country.]https://mzinitiative.com/recapping-2023/ https://mzinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MI-Final-Wells-Report-2023.pdfhttps://www.google.com/maps/@-18.1910096,34.3559382,2114559m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttuhttps://mzinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_2436-60-edited.jpg
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Northern Nigeria Conference Gombe State, NigeriaNigeria“Almost 90% of the Nigeria population is facing power challenges, and these solar lanterns [and lamps] will help clergy in terms of devotion, Bible studies and other church activities.”

Nigeria Area Bishop John Wesley Yohanna		https://www.umnews.org/en/news/solar-lamps-ease-work-of-clergy-students-in-nigeria https://www.umnews.org/-/media/umc-media/2020/03/12/18/10/nigeria-solar-lights-1a-3000px.jpg?la=en&h=675&mw=1200&w=1200&hash=C753789340ABBE4E807E75BCEE59D2C1
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NigeriaNorthern Nigeria Conference’s computer training center and conference office became a beacon of light, thanks to a new solar energy program.https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=525001351d5b44714&q=https://www.umnews.org/en/news/solar-power-a-game-changer-for-nigeria-computer-center&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwi59vP-hIKIAxWnPEQIHXMKHH0QFnoECAkQAg&usg=AOvVaw2REvTqCPZgS5MdcGlPQQpk
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Sandmeier UMChttps://www.facebook.com/SUMCTv/Caloocan PhilippinesPhilippines5.5 kWhttps://www.buskowitz.com/portfolio/sandmeier-united-methodist-church https://www.google.com/maps/@14.6476019,120.979771,66m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Manila Episcopal Area, UMCORhttps://umcmea.org/ Quezon City, Mailla, PhillipinesPhilippines2021 A second solar project, being developed by Josephine Cedillo [UMCOR , DMC disaster management coordinator] will demonstrate and promote the practical use of solar energy among churches and their communities in Quezon City in the Philippines. Cedillo says the project will focus on “awareness-raising and capacity-building on climate and renewable energy. We also plan to put up renewable energy demonstration sites that will interlink the church work on climate mitigation and community disaster risk reduction.”https://umcmission.org/story/newly-commissioned-earthkeepers-heed-a-call-to-heal-creation/ https://creationcare.umcmission.org/ventures/84730?block-filters%5Bfulltext%5D=sola 900 United Nations Avenue, Manila, Philippines https://www.google.com/maps/@14.5852847,121.0006871,66m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://www.facebook.com/profile/100070510329459/search/?q=solar
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Taiama Enterprise Academy, Operation Classroom, Indiana Conference UMChttps://operationclassroom.org/taiama-enterprise-academy Taimama, Sierra LeoneSierra Leone2023 The facility now has 24/7 solar-powered electricity, thanks to funding from Operation Classroom, a United Methodist organization supported by U.S. churches in the Indiana Conference. https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=525001351d5b44714&q=https://www.umnews.org/en/news/solar-electricity-enhances-growth-at-church-academy&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwi59vP-hIKIAxWnPEQIHXMKHH0QFnoECAQQAg&usg=AOvVaw1tzD8tkfn7VkaqBfYZJNi1
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Indiana Conference UMC, Sierra Leone Conference, Operation Classroom, Taiama Enterprise Academyhttps://operationclassroom.org/taiama-enterprise-academy Taiama, Sierra LeoneSierra Leone2023 The facility now has 24/7 solar-powered electricity, thanks to funding from Operation Classroom https://www.umnews.org/en/news/solar-electricity-enhances-growth-at-church-academy https://www.google.com/maps/@8.2016411,-12.0599306,1076m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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UMCOR, Solar Sisterhttps://solarsister.org/TanzaniaTanzania In Tanzania, Solar Sister received a grant of $100,000 for its initiative to support a women's entrepreneurship and to supply clean energy across 16 regions.https://www.umc.org/en/content/umcor-renewable-energy-access-grants-transform-lives https://www.google.com/maps/@-7.563004,34.1259869,2204017m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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UMCORhttps://umcmission.org/umcor/ Elbistan Turkey, SyriaTurkey2023 UMCOR provided solar lanterns along with other disaster relief for earthquake victimshttps://umcmission.org/story/bringing-light-to-the-darkness-in-turkey-and-syria/https://umcmission.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG-20230501-WA0158.jpg
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Minnesota Conference UMC, United Church of Two Harbors, New Horizons Foundation, For God's Children InternationalUkraineUkraine2023 Ray of Life solar light units.“I look at this as an opportunity to provide a little bit of hope, and what God chooses to do with hope that is imbued in somebody because they can cook their meal in the light or read to their kids before they go to bed—that’s really powerful.”https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=525001351d5b44714&q=https://www.umnews.org/en/news/bringing-light-to-ukraine&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwi59vP-hIKIAxWnPEQIHXMKHH0QFnoECAMQAg&usg=AOvVaw3bg9sgw9Q27rt1PbFA3Esj
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Grace Community UMChttps://gracefs.com/ Fort Smith ARUS AR2020?https://interfaithpowerandlight.org/congregational-solar/ https://www.google.com/maps/@35.2961511,-94.3903204,111m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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St Francis in the Foothills UMC https://www.stfrancisinthefoothills.org/ Tucson AZUS AZ2012?https://interfaithpowerandlight.org/congregational-solar/ https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064795443712/search/?q=solarhttps://www.google.com/maps/@32.2818084,-110.8939659,230m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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San Carlos UMChttps://www.sancarlosumc.org/ San Diego CAUS CASCUMC is very proud of our relationship with Absolutely Electric and happy to be included on your website. The professionalism and courtesy shown by Travis, Earl and all your employees impressed everyone at our church and preschool that your team interacted with during the LED light conversion and solar system installation. The results speak volumes as they are mirroring your estimated savings. We could not be more pleased with our decision to contract with you and highly recommend your services to other organizations and individuals wanting to install Solar and/or convert their lighting to LED.

Rick Doremus
San Carlos United Methodist Church Trustees		https://absolutelyelectric.com/project/san-carlos-united-methodist-church-commercial-solar-installation/ https://www.google.com/maps/@32.8023746,-117.0270657,228m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Los Altos UMChttps://laumc.org/ Los Altos CAUS CA The Trustees want to save on electricity costs and exhibit good stewardship of this planet’s
resources.		https://solartechnologies.com/portfolio_item/los-altos-united-methodist-church https://laumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/LAUMC-Solar-Summary-Handout.pdfhttps://www.google.com/maps/@37.3606005,-122.0985682,432m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://solartechnologies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Los-Altos-United-Methodist-Pano-1.jpg
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First UMC Chula Vistahttps://www.fumccv.org/ Chula Vista CAUS CA86 panel carporthttps://www.baker-electric.com/projects/first-united-methodist-church https://www.google.com/maps/@32.6385495,-117.0098282,175m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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San Carlos UMChttps://www.sancarlosumc.org/ San Diego CAUS CA2017 net zero as result of LED lights, panelshttps://absolutelyelectric.com/project/san-carlos-united-methodist-church-commercial-solar-installation/ https://www.google.com/maps/@32.8022822,-117.0264019,114m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://absolutelyelectric.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_3825.jpg
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Christ UMC Ministry Centerhttps://www.cummc.org/San Diego CAUS CA2024 solar panelshttps://faithfullymagazine.com/community-solar-direct-pay-tax-incentive-federal-funding-for-churches/ https://google.com/maps/@32.7568856,-117.1228441,114m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Collective Sunhttps://collectivesun.com/San Diego CAUS CAnonprofit with offices in cummc
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First UMC of San Diegohttps://www.fumcsd.org/San Diego CAUS CA2023 In addition to contributing to the care of God’s good earth through the reduction of our use of fossil fuel generated electricity, we expect a reduction of our SDGE electric bill of approximately 50% within three years of installation. This means a payback on our investment in your church funds after 36 months https://www.fumcsd.org/article/first-church-going-solar/ https://www.fumcsd.org/article/stay-cool-warm-at-first-church/ https://www.google.com/maps/@32.7669628,-117.1426545,114m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Hope UMChttps://www.southcityhope.org/San Francisco CAUS CA2020 installation videohttps://youtu.be/ZFK6YiMkpN4
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Lakewood UMChttps://www.lumc.net/ Lakewood COUS COWe are planning to install solar panels that will provide 110% of our average annual electricity usage and four level 2 Electric Vehicle charging stations.
Total Estimated Cost: $287,211 Cost estimate after rebates and grants: $152,647
For our Solar Panels, we will be receiving a federal rebate that lowers the installation cost by 40%.		https://www.lumc.net/a-sustainable-future , https://mhmfn.org/let-your-light-shinehttps://www.google.com/maps/@39.7379847,-105.0916623,835m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604a4a2370b6042477ba4abd/7343a1de-addb-45eb-bca1-147259d8177d/Proposed+Solar+Job.jpg?format=500w
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Mountain View UMChttps://mtview.org/ Boulder COUS CO2011 The church just finished a month-long Sunday school series on the environment, focusing on how Wesley's "Three Simple Rules" — do no harm, do good and stay in love with God — apply to creation care.

"God really gave us everything we need if we would just be smart enough to use it wisely. All the healing we need is right here," Downing said.		https://mtview.org/solar-panel-10th-anniversary/ https://mtview.org/green/ https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/small-and-large-steps-make-church-carbon-neutralhttps://www.google.com/maps/@39.9937299,-105.2359626,159m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPmbx6X8ORVG2lvhk2YN_pvl2ZoKXEtfba2WxeJ=w408-h246-k-no
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Randall Memorial UMC https://www.randallumc.org Washington DCUS DC2019 From the very first meeting with the Randall Memorial team, we knew that the solar solution would not only solve the problems with the roof, but also provide a 20-year warranty so that the church can remain focused on its operations and not building maintenance.https://www.newcolumbiasolar.com/projects/randall-memorial-united-methodist/ https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9031409,-76.9369082,106m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttuhttps://www.newcolumbiasolar.com/projects/randall-memorial-united-methodist/#1
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Newark UMChttps://newark-umc.org/numc/Newark DEUS DE2015 (?) Reducing the church’s carbon footprint was part of the congregation’s vision for the future.https://www.newarkpostonline.com/news/article_d6b1a5f3-df4b-5823-a361-a6b9ce28994a.html https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6826611,-75.7512072,209m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Mt. Lebanon UMChttps://mtlebanonchurch.org/Wilmington DEUS DE2023 fundraising, 2024 completed "38 panels added to our fellowship hall roof, it will generate about `13,500 kWh and reduce our electric bill about $3000 a year. We also replaced a 52-year old, 70% efficiency fuel oil boiler with 95% gas boilers for baseboard heat and a gas furnace for the historical sanctuary." Bill Innes, Head Truustees
https://creationcare.umcmission.org/ventures/104507?block-filters%5Bfulltext%5D=solar
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Florida Conference, Umcor, Footprint Projecthttps://www.flumc.org/ FloridaUS FLsolar micro grid for disaster reliefhttps://umcmission.org/story/united-methodists-bring-light-and-hope-to-florida-with-solar-energy/https://www.google.com/maps/@28.0482191,-81.9621674,120m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://umcmission.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WhatsApp-Image-2022-10-04-solar-panels-12.26.37-PM.jpg?resize=1024,512
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Lakewood UMChttps://lakewoodunitedmethodist.org/St. Petersburg FLUS FLsolar panels on church, "Just changing the light bulbs will cut energy use by 75 percent,” Bell said.
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Allendale UMChttps://www.allendaleumc.org/ St. Petersburg FLUS FLThe congregation of Allendale UMC in St. Petersburg, Fl., answered their call to protect God's creation and respond to the climate change crisis by installing a 66KW solar energy system, which saves about $1200 in monthly electricity cost and lowers their greenhouse gas emissions by 1,796 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). li@tampabaysolar.comhttps://www.google.com/maps/@27.8072658,-82.6500658,120m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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North GA Conference, Footprint Project coalition and UMCORhttps://www.footprintproject.org/ https://www.ngumc.org/Atlanta GAUS GASolar micro-grid trailers can be towed where needed in case of disaster to power refrigerators, charge phones, etc.https://umcmission.org/press-release/new-solar-microgrid-trailer-to-bring-light-to-the-darkness-during-disaster-response/https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8465585,-84.3113397,113m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b62523bc258b48b233cabe6/1647298808064-B44Q72V7CRTF2YL0ZOIJ/Vieques+Trailer+CERT.jpeg
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Atlanta GAUS GAworking with electric utility on solar for churcheshttps://creationcare.umcmission.org/ventures/100009?block-filters%5Bfulltext%5D=solar
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Harris UMC https://harrisumc.org/ Honolulu HAUS HAhttps://www.google.com/maps/@21.3142808,-157.8571981,127m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Grinnell UMChttps://grinnellumc.org/ Grinnell IAUS IA2023 54 kW on roofhttps://um-insight.net/in-the-world/disasters-and-climate-change/iowa-s-grinnell-umc-goes-solar/https://www.google.com/maps/@41.744432,-92.7229112,101m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://um-insight.net/downloads/14253/download/solarinstall2july2023.jpg?cb=26905bf583d2f1d5216a338775268fed&w=847&h=
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Hemenway UMChttps://hemenwayumc.com/ Evanston ILUS IL15.4kW for over 18,250 kWh annuallyhttps://evanstonroundtable.com/2016/02/24/hemenway-turns-on-solar-power/ https://www.google.com/maps/@42.0350077,-87.6791575,101m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Euclid Ave. UMChttps://euclidavenueumc.orgOak Park ILUS IL2014 geothermal and solarhttps://umcreationjustice.org/what-a-church-building-taught-me/ https://euclidavenueumc.org/ministries/green-team/https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8809935,-87.7930415,405m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttuhttps://umcreationjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/702/2021/10/panels.png
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Baker Chapel UMChttps://www.bakerchapelumc.com Boonville INUS IN2017?https://interfaithpowerandlight.org/congregational-solar/ https://www.google.com/maps/@38.0532829,-87.1781445,428m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/288166627_2046467872191695_8222013959155956396_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=cc71e4&_nc_ohc=wplwtK8jMyYQ7kNvgGfNknK&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&_nc_gid=A5oGuOe3vJ2Fn2QTInlc1-K&oh=00_AYAQQnMhuHLgjSju78cNDvLYntTkxklikWDAKy69eQBRxA&oe=66E3EF82
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First UMC South Bend, First and Northwest UMChttps://www.firstmethodistsb.org/ South Bend INUS IN2016?https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064315524588/search/?q=solar https://www.google.com/maps/@41.6800714,-86.2529929,101m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Nashville UMChttps://www.nashvilleumc.com/ Nashville INUS IN2019?https://interfaithpowerandlight.org/congregational-solar/ https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2068042,-86.2487945,105m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Taylor Chapel UMC disaffiliateddisaffiliatedFort Wayne INUS IN2018?https://interfaithpowerandlight.org/congregational-solar/ https://www.google.com/maps/@41.1287001,-85.014725,205m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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University UMChttps://www.uumc.net/ Wichita KSUS KSBill Wentz, a distinguished professor emeritus of engineering at WSU, helped get the church project going.
"So an August day when we are running all the air conditioners on a Sunday, we will actually be able to get most of that power directly from the sun," Wentz says. "Whatever doesn’t come from the sun, we get from Westar. The systems blend effortlessly, and with no interaction on anyone’s part."		https://www.kmuw.org/energy-and-environment/2015-05-27/up-and-running-three-innovative-solar-energy-projects-in-wichita https://thesunflower.com/4930/news/university-united-methodist-church-to-dedicate-solar-energy-project/https://www.google.com/maps/@37.7232602,-97.2933549,107m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/33f4d66/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2736x3648+0+0/resize/1760x2346!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fkmuw%2Ffiles%2F201505%2FIMG_5381.JPG
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Memorial UMChttps://www.memorial-umc.org/ Elizabethtown KYUS KY2014 Dr. Michael Gibbons, Memorial’s Senior Pastor “Taking care of God’s creation is part of the responsibility and privilege God has given to all of us. God blesses us every day with the gift of the world in which we live. We are to be good caretakers of this gift not only for our enjoyment but also to provide for future generations. Our solar installation will save our congregation financial resources that can be used for other ministries to fulfill our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. But in addition to the financial savings this system enables us to help protect God’s resources that need to be shared by all persons everywhere.”https://www.kyumc.org/newsdetail/1663369https://www.google.com/maps/@37.7042829,-85.8559687,215m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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St Paul UMC https://www.stpaulchurchky.org/ louisville kyUS KY2019?https://interfaithpowerandlight.org/congregational-solar/ https://www.google.com/maps/@38.2246397,-85.6931681,107m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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First Grace UMChttps://firstgraceumc.org/New Orleans LAUS LAsolar panels and backup battery part of Community Lighthouse system providing power in case of outageshttps://www.nola.com/louisiana_inspired/shawn-anglim-pastor-at-first-grace-united-methodist-church/article_4d98c53a-3972-11ef-88d7-433e01e3ddb7.html https://www.google.com/maps/@29.9709392,-90.0943323,118m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://www.nola.com/louisiana_inspired/shawn-anglim-pastor-at-first-grace-united-methodist-church/article_4d98c53a-3972-11ef-88d7-433e01e3ddb7.html
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Community Lighthouse Projecthttps://www.la-umc.org/newsdetail/new-orleans-umc-churches-to-serve-as-true-neighborhood-lighthouses-17041165New Orleans LAUS LA85 churcheshttps://www.la-umc.org/newsdetail/new-orleans-umc-churches-to-serve-as-true-neighborhood-lighthouses-17041165
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Sudbury UMChttps://www.sudbury-umc.org/ Sudbury MAUS MAJuly 2013 installed 47.5 kW fo 75% to 99% of electricity, saving $5000 annuallyhttps://www.energysage.com/project/6630/sudbury-united-methodist-church-solar-installation/ https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3801351,-71.4100061,100m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttuhttps://es-media-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/media/p/fcb/5e2/475/4de1ed74128a96a8b5900186486aacba/a796c958246e4943a06dad9801ca406e.png
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Osterville UMChttps://ostervillechurch.umcchurches.org/ Osterville MAUS MA
https://ostervillechurch.umcchurches.org/solar-project/
https://ostervillechurch.umcchurches.org/solar-project/ https://www.google.com/maps/@41.6345565,-70.3890437,102m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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St. Matthew's UMChttps://saint-matthews.org/ Acton MAUS MA2020 We are a Congregation committed to Caring for Creation. Thank you, Lord, for our beautiful Earth.https://www.bostonsolar.us/portfolio/31-20-kw-commercial-solar-install-on-st-matthews-united-methodist-church/ https://saint-matthews.org/mission-outreach/creation/ https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064289695915/search/?q=solarhttps://www.bostonsolar.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/matthews_methodist_1-1.1200x800.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0QpaIUu110
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Asbury UMC https://flintasbury.org/Flint MIUS MIMay 2023 grant https://michiganumc.org/power-your-church-with-solar-energy/https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0334798,-83.6681985,152m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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First UMC of Ferndale, Michigan IPLhttps://ferndalefirst.org/ Ferndale MIUS MI“This is a form of evangelism” https://www.miipl.org/ffumc https://www.google.com/maps/@42.4570902,-83.1331873,200m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/michiganipl/pages/149/attachments/original/1528996322/ferndale_solar._richard_fowler.jpg?1528996322
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Greensky Hill Indian UMC https://greenskyhill.org Charlevoix MIUS MIsolar panels on meeting hall next to church, 2024https://www.ncronline.org/earthbeat/faith/across-country-houses-worship-are-going-solar https://michiganumc.org/power-your-church-with-solar-energy/https://www.google.com/maps/@45.3290135,-85.1851146,763m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Minnehaha UMChttps://www.minnehaha.org/ Minneapolis MNUS MN
https://www.minnehaha.org/documents/mumc_solar_v2.pdf
https://www.minnehaha.org/ https://www.minnehaha.org/solar.html https://www.google.com/maps/@44.9121989,-93.2185989,96m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Hamline Church UMChttps://www.hamlinechurch.org/St. Paul MNUS MN
https://youtu.be/UVtPPC5UzMk
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Sheldon UMCdisaffiliatedSheldon MOUS MO2016?https://interfaithpowerandlight.org/congregational-solar/ https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6586845,-94.2930896,108m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Missoula First UMChttps://www.firstumcmissoula.orgMissoula MTUS MT2022 "1. We resolve to accept our moral obligation to be responsible stewards of God's creation and advocates for social justice. We will transform our despair, anger and sadness about climate change and human suffering into action that helps to heal our world and all of humanity." Missoula UMC Covenenthttps://www.firstumcmissoula.org/green-teamhttps://www.google.com/maps/@46.8704877,-113.9912268,93m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDgyOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
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Epworth UMChttps://www.epworth-umc.org/ Durham NCUS NC2024, 219 panelshttps://ncipl.org/epworth-united-methodist-church/ https://www.google.com/maps/@35.9698233,-78.9332719,220m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttuhttps://ncipl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-05-15-13.55.55-1024x768.jpg
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Hendersonville First UMChttps://fumchvlnc.org/ Hendersonville NCUS NC137 kW rooftop system at a cost of about $323,000. The array was projected to produce about 167,000 kWh of electrical energy annually and would comprise 349 Tesla-395H panels. Each panel would have a power rating of 392 watts. The design would provide about 50% of the facility’s electrical requirements. https://ncipl.org/hendersonville-first-united-methodist-church-solar-installation https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3179905,-82.4627755,111m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://ncipl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FUMC_Install_Drone_03-768x432.jpg
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North Carolina Conferenc, Florida Conference, Footprint Projecthttps://nccumc.org https://www.flumc.org https://www.footprintproject.org/US NCBuilding solar generatorshttps://www.facebook.com/profile/100064347956117/search/?q=North%20Carolina https://www.google.com/maps/@35.6908376,-78.5630997,110m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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First UMC Stanleyhttps://fumcstanley.org/Stanley NCUS NC2014 5.3 kW installation, expanded in 2015 with EV charger, 2019 solar lights for walking trail, 2021 more panels. "Our goal is to become a Carbon-Negative campus."https://fumcstanley.org/fumc-wp/solar-project/ https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064390791316/search/?q=solarhttps://www.google.com/maps/@35.3428808,-81.0970079,887m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Highland UMChttps://highlandumc.org/Raleigh NCUS NC2017 "The system is being funded through a consortium of nine church families. Initially, the power generated will be sold back to the power company. After 5 years, the system will be donated to the church, at which point the power can be fed directly into the church's grid. " https://aire-nc.org/project/community-megawatt/ https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064293355654/search/?q=solar https://www.google.com/maps/@35.8166739,-78.6830742,220m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/384750183_709460091207096_4578474838886989673_n.jpg
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Mission Engagement Office of the Western North Carolina ConferenceCharlotte NCUS NC2024 early stage. Possibly put solar array on conference Mission Response Warehouse.https://creationcare.umcmission.org/ventures/104318?block-filters%5Bfulltext%5D=solar
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Western North Carolina ConferenceUS NCAssisting Small Churches in Energy Transitionhttps://creationcare.umcmission.org/ventures/100008?block-filters%5Bfulltext%5D=solar https://www.wnccumc.org/wncc-creation-care-ministry
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https://www.facebook.com/solarizedunwoody/Dunwoody NCUS NC2017….Group solar panel buying programhttps://creationcare.umcmission.org/ventures/74860?block-filters%5Bfulltext%5D=sola
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US NChttps://creationcare.umcmission.org/ventures/102092?block-filters%5Bfulltext%5D=sola
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Ocracoke NCUS NChttps://creationcare.umcmission.org/ventures/88257?block-filters%5Bfulltext%5D=sola
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Jackson UMChttps://jackson.church/ Jackson NJUS NJ2017 installation saves $200-300 per monthhttps://www.gnjumc.org/news/jackon-umc-goes-solar/ https://www.google.com/maps/@40.1136942,-74.3375636,157m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu https://www.gnjumc.org/content/uploads/2017/04/DJI_0141-1024x768.jpg
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Nevada City UMChttps://lgumc.org/Nevada City NVUS NV2018 “As soon as we flip the switch we’re saving money,” said retired Rev. Don Baldwin. “Up to $100 a month.”https://www.theunion.com/news/local-news/solar-array-installed-at-historic-nevada-city-church/article_bf604704-8e5b-58a7-841c-d9397582726f.html https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nevada+City+United+Methodist/@39.2631469,-121.0211,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipMBguSSAWtQBFaBlArIPy2ro9_lW7C0Mj31dJnF!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMBguSSAWtQBFaBlArIPy2ro9_lW7C0Mj31dJnF%3Dw203-h417-k-no!7i1960!8i4032!4m7!3m6!1s0x809b7a701a77a9c3:0xdbd332628af68896!4b1!8m2!3d39.2631469!4d-121.0211!16s%2Fg%2F1tf7mtnk?entry=ttuhttp://www.nevadacitymethodist.com/407A0232-1.jpg https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nevada+City+United+Methodist/@39.2631469,-121.0211,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipMBguSSAWtQBFaBlArIPy2ro9_lW7C0Mj31dJnF!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%
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Desert Spring UMC https://desertspringchurch.com/ Las Vegas NVUS NV2011 "Cindy Kimmel, chair of the church trustees, said there was virtually no disruption in church activities during the installation."
"Best of all, the solar panels and their installation didn't cost the church a dime.
"I was looking for a company that could do it for the amount of the rebate, so we were out no money," said Nita Burrows, manager for the church's solar energy project."		https://www.reviewjournal.com/uncategorized/church-uses-nv-energy-rebate-to-pay-for-solar-panel-installation/ https://www.google.com/maps/@36.1744775,-115.3346068,877m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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North Chatham UMC Astral Community Solar Powerhttps://www.northchathammethodistchurch.org/North Chatham NYUS NYcommunity solar project https://www.energysage.com/project/6630/sudbury-united-methodist-church-solar-installation/ https://www.google.com/maps/@42.4730174,-73.6314964,76m/data=!3m1!1e3?entr y=ttu
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Portland UMCWarm Springs Reservoir, ORUS ORchurch decided to donate to solar panels floating on Warm Springs Reservoirhttps://um-insight.net/in-the-world/disasters-and-climate-change/the-interfaith-solar-campaign-how-churches-in-oregon-are-goi/ ????
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First UMC of Corvallis https://corvallisfumc.org/ Corvallis ORUS OR2020/21https://oregoncleanpower.coop/portfolio/first-united-methodist-church-of-corvallis/ https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064882080162/search/?q=solar%20panelshttps://www.facebook.com/profile/100064882080162/search/?q=solar%20panelshttps://oregoncleanpower.coop/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FUMC-Solar-photo-by-Jim-Davidson.jpg
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Salem OR Open Door UMCsSalem ORUS OR4 churches, 2017, advent projecthttps://www.facebook.com/KCLUMC/posts/so-great-we-were-able-to-be-part-of-this-important-project/4799815306706767/https://youtu.be/QqGhDiiNUww
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Keizer Clear Lake UMChttp://www.kclumc.org/Salem ORUS OR20 kW system December 2021, 100% of their usage.
https://www.keizertimes.com/2020/12/04/keizer-church-goes-green/
https://www.google.com/maps/@45.0345586,-123.0215937,96m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
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Trinity United Methodist Church
590 Elma Ave SE
Salem, Oregon 97317
https://www.facebook.com/trinityumcsalem97317/
Salem ORUS OR22 kW system August 2021, 78% of their usage.
https://www.keizertimes.com/2020/12/04/keizer-church-goes-green/
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Trinity+United+Methodist+Church/@44.9219762,-122.977607,96m
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Iglesia Metodista Unida Las Naciones ??? Has moved. Possibly same as MICAH UMC.
https://lasnacionessalem.wordpress.com/
Salem ORUS OR16 kW activated in November 2020, 15.5 kW system will supply 62% of the electricity needed
https://www.keizertimes.com/2020/12/04/keizer-church-goes-green/
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Morningside United Methodist Churchhttps://morningsideumc.org/Salem ORUS OR 24 kW system was activated in September 2020, 23.56 kW system will supply 63% 0f the electricity neededhttps://www.keizertimes.com/2020/12/04/keizer-church-goes-green/https://www.google.com/maps/place/Morningside+United+Methodist+Church/@44.9023102,-123.0304914,96m
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Salem First United Methodist Church
https://www.salemfirstumc.org/
Salem ORUS OR 23 kW system and battery was activated in May 2021https://www.keizertimes.com/2020/12/04/keizer-church-goes-green/https://www.google.com/maps/place/First+United+Methodist+Church+of+Salem/@44.9387283,-123.0355076,96m
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MICAH United Methodist Church (building next to Salem FUMC)https://www.salemfirstumc.org/Salem ORUS OR 68 kW system was activated in April 2021https://www.google.com/maps/place/680+State+St,+Salem,+OR+97301/@44.9385266,-123.037201,769m
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Bend UMC 680 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703https://bendumc.org/Bend ORUS OR13.7 kW array installed ?2016?
https://sunlightsolar.com/it-takes-a-churchto-go-solar/
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bend+Church+-+United+Methodist/@44.0555473,-121.3158373,98m/
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Hood River Spirit of Grace (UMC/ELCA) 1140 Tucker Rd, Hood River, OR 97031
https://www.hoodriverchurch.com/
Hood River ORUS ORhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Spirit+of+Grace+Lutheran-Methodist+Church/@45.6862762,-121.526151,190m
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McMinnville Cooperative Ministries (UMC/ELCA) 544 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128https://www.mac-coop.org/McMinnville ORUS ORhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/McMinnville+Cooperative+Ministries/@45.2090277,-123.1941922,96m
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Molalla UMChttps://molallaumc.org/Molalla ORUS OR30kW system https://www.umoi.org/newsdetail/the-interfaith-solar-campaign-how-churches-in-oregon-are-going-green-17414498https://www.google.com/maps/place/Molalla+United+Methodist+Church/@45.1441476,-122.5632943,1533m
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Ashland UMChttp://ashlandmethodist.org/Ashland ORUS OR70 panelshttps://www.google.com/maps/place/First+United+Methodist/@42.2005852,-122.7188282,201m/https://www.facebook.com/truesouthsolar/videos/679653790281602/
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Dallas UMChttps://dallasoregonumc.org/Dallas ORUS ORunder contracthttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Dallas+United+Methodist+Church/@44.9247589,-123.3004054,770m
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Trinity UMChttps://seportlandparish.org/trinity-united-methodist-church/ https://www.facebook.com/TrinityUnitedMethodistChurchPortlandorPortland ORUS ORcontract
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Oregon City UMC 18955 South End Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045  (in contract now) 
https://www.oregoncityumc.com/Oregon City ORUS ORcontracthttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Oregon+City+United+Methodist/@45.3330071,-122.6255232,764m/
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Rockwood Center 17805 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233 (in contract now) 
https://www.therockwoodcenter.com/Portland ORUS ORcontracthttps://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Rockwood+Center/@45.5193748,-122.4798005,190m/
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First UMC Eugene 1376 Olive St, Eugene, OR 97401
https://www.eugenefumc.org/Eugene ORUS ORsolar panel covered parkinghttps://www.google.com/maps/place/First+United+Methodist+Church/@44.0444209,-123.0953143,391m/
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Alton Collins Retreat Center 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR 97022
http://www.collinsretreatcenter.org/Eagle Creek ORUS OR150-kWh array (across the highway from the woods) in 2023https://umcreationjustice.org/oregon-idaho-now-has-two-solar-sites/https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alton+L+Collins+Conference+%26+Retreat+Center+-+United+Methodist/@45.3321967,-122.8057959,97796m
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Wallowa Lake UMC Camp 84522 Church Ln, Joseph, OR 97846
https://wallowalakecamp.org/
Joseph ORUS OR50-kWh array in 2022https://umcreationjustice.org/oregon-idaho-now-has-two-solar-sites/https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wallowa+Lake+Camp+United+Methodist/@45.2763795,-117.2146192,191m
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Gresham UMC 620 NW 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030
https://www.greshamumc.com/Gresham ORUS OR???https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gresham+United+Methodist+Church/@45.5026105,-122.439377,190m/
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Albany UMC 1115 28th Ave SW, Albany, OR 97321 
https://albanymethodist.org/Albany ORUS ORhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Albany+First+United+Methodist+Church/@44.6157728,-123.1174761,193m/
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Fairbrook UMC, west Penn Energy Fundhttps://www.fairbrookumc.org/Pennsylvania Furnace PAUS PAground-mounted panels on church land bhind buildingshttps://www.fairbrookumc.org/solar/ https://www.google.com/maps/@40.7294797,-77.9342893,206m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
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Dakotas Conference, Open Heart UMC, Solar Ovens Partnershttps://www.dakotasumc.org/ Mitchell SDUS SD2024 Open Heart UMC volunteers manufacture reflectors for SOP ovens. For 23 years, SOP has distributed more than 12,500 ovens to families who helped build and learned to use them. Demand for ovens has grown in the Dominican Republic and Sierra Leone. We are also developing a partnership with people of the Navajo Nation in Arizona and New Mexico.https://www.dakotasumc.org/news/solar-powered-voyage-across-the-dakotas https://www.dakotasumc.org/news/advent-tool-kit-offers-solar-ovens-as-alternative-gift-giving https://www.dakotasumc.org/extending-impact/across-the-dakotas/solar-oven-partnershttps://www.dakotasumc.org/media/library/fluid-ext-editor-widget/2627/image/happy_skeptic_sop2.jpg
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Blakemore UMChttps://blakemoreumc.org/ Nashville TNUS TN2019 10 kW solar panelshttps://www.facebook.com/profile/100064324224321/search?q=solar
https://www.google.com/maps/@36.1338272,-86.8260605,110m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu
https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064324224321/search/?q=solar