National		State
IPL Helps Members Reduce Energy Costs, Promote Renewable Energy An article reviewing the history of IPL and highlighting the activities of some state programs. KABC-TV, May 7, 2009		A Paradigm Shift California IPL's Allis Druffel writes about the Waxman-Markey bill and the paradigm shift we are called to make in order to protect creation. Tidings, May 22, 2009
Believers Go Green for Lent The Rev. Cn. Sally Bingham and other faith leaders discuss ways they are "going green" during the Lenten season. Space Daily, April 4, 2009		Church Adds Solar Power Kentucky IPL member congregation, St. William's Church is the first in Kentucky to install solar. The 15 panels will supply 30% of the church's energy needs and reduce emissions by 8,000 pounds per year. The Courier Journal , April 23, 2009
Love God Heal Earth A review of Love God Heal Earth, a series of essays by 21 faith leaders on the spiritual dimensions of global warming, collected by The Rev. Cn. Sally G. Bingham. The book features many IPL leaders from around the country. RushPRNews, January 30, 2009		Religious Groups Join Forces to Advocate for Care of Creation Rev. Cn. Diana Johnson takes on new role as director of Utah Interfaith Power and Light. The Salt Lake Tribune, April 21, 2009
Faith Leaders Urge Climate Curbs Interfaith religious leaders from around the world, including The Regeneration Project President Rev. Sally G. Bingham, gathered in Sweden to sign a manifesto urging tough action on climate change. BBC News , November 28, 2008		Washington IPL leader urges Governor to move Beyond Coal LeeAnne Beres, executive director of Washington IPL coauthors this op-ed, applauding Governor Gregoire on his leadership to curb global warming and urging him to move beyond coal by 2018 and support clean energy initiatives. The Seattle Times, April 9, 2009
Green, Meet God An op-ed discussing the intersection on faith and the secular environmental movement with quotes from Gretchen Killion of Interfaith Power and Light. USA Today , November 10, 2008		Rhode Island IPL Participates in Earth Hour 2009 Rhode Island IPL joins international effort to turn out the lights for one hour to show support for curbing climate change. Includes quotes from RI IPL director Howard Brown. The Providence Journal, March 28, 2009
Stewards of the Earth: Interview with Rev. Bingham in Hawaii The Rev. Sally Bingham is interviewed by the Honolulu advertiser while in Hawaii to launch the Hawaii Interfaith Power and Light Honolulu Advertiser , September 15, 2008		Pullen Memorial Baptist Church receives IPL Green Energy Leader Award Rev. Sally Bingham and NC IPL presented Pullen Memorial Baptist Chuch with the Green Energy Leader award for their extensive efforts to to care for creation in their recent renovation. See Pullen's website here. News 14 Carolina, March 11, 2009
Faith Leaders Speak on Making Lifestyle Changes for the Environment The Rev. Sally Bingham and other faith leaders speak on the need for a change in values as it pertains to consumption and climate change at the "Faith, Spirituality an Environmental Stewardship" conference at Catawba College in North Carolina. Salisbury Post , May 30, 2008		Alaska IPL Hosts Branches of Abraham Event Branches of Abraham, Alaska IPL's interfaith forum on environmental stewardship included lectures on care for the earth from the perspective of Christianity, Judaism and Islam as well as a presentation on a new green collar job program at the recycling center. Fairbanks Daily Newsminer, February 27, 2009
Faith Groups Bring New Voices to Climate Change Discussion An article about the a variety of relgious groups taking on climate change, including quotes from Susan Stephenson, Executive Director of The Regeneration Project, and mentions of Iowa Interfaith Power and Light's Cool Congregations program and Maine Interfaith Power and Light. The Nation's Health , May 2008		Kansas IPL: Make Clean Energy a Priority Kansas IPL urges state and federal legisalators to adopt climate policy that maximizes energy efficiency and renewable energy, protects Kansans from volatile fossil fuel energy prices and prioritizes the health of citizens, the planet and the economy. Witchita Eagle, February 23, 2009
The Interfaith Power & Light Model An article about the development of the Interfaith Power and Light campaign and our unique approach. Stanford Social Innovation Review, Spring 2008		Iowa IPL Opposes New Coal-Fired Power Plant Iowa IPL opposes a new coal-fired power plant in Marshalltown and launches a letter writing campaign to extend the public comment period on the propsed plant. Iowa IPL director, Tim Fink, says, "The key will be to demonstrate that many, many people are concerned about this." Trading Markets, February 17, 2009
Film Review of Renewal, featuring IPL A review of Renewal, a film which features IPL and several other faith groups, exploring the increasing environmental activism among religious communities. The Boston Globe , February 21, 2008		Music Inspires Environmental Conservation Utah IPL hosts a concert focusing on the relationship between religious stewardship and the environment, featuring original compositions celebrating the earth. Universe, February 10, 2009
Rev. Sally Bingham featured on CNN CNN features The Rev. Sally Bingham talking about the genesis of her environmental work. CNN, December 6, 2007		Light from Above: Divinity Meets Sustainability An article chronicling the evolution of Michigan IPL's Fr. Charles Morris' energy efficiency improvements to his Michigan church and the theological basis of his belief in lowering one's carbon footprint. Metromode, February 5, 2009
Rev. Sally Bingham to Speak at Aspen Spritual Paths Conference Rev. Sally Bingham to address religious and environmental leaders at the Spiritual Paths conference, Spiritual Resources for Sustainable Living: Environmental and Interspiritual Partnership. Aspen Daily News , October 1, 2007		Coalition Emerges in Virginia to Fight Coal An article highlighting the faith community's role in the fight against mountain top removal coal mining and new coal-fired power plants in Virginia, with quotes from GW IPL's Allison Fisher. Center for American Progress , January 12, 2009
Rev. Sally Bingham Brings The IPL Message to Australia Rev. Sally Bingham visits Australia where an Interfaith Power & Light network is being formed and religious leaders are drafting a declaration for real action on climate change. The Sydney Morning Herald , September 25, 2007		Faith Lights Our Way Rhode Island Interfaith Power and Light hosts their 2nd annual conference, "Faith Lights Our Way," on January 8, 2009 in Providence. Rhode Island Catholic, December 11, 2008
Catholic Community Goes Green for God's Creation An article on green faith actions from the Catholic perspective, featuring Fr. Charles Morris of Michigan Interfaith Power & Light, and the Rev. Sally Bingham. Catholic Online , September 24, 2007		Recognizing our Congregations' Successes California Interfaith Power and Light hosted their second annual Energy Oscars, honoring environmental action by California congregations. Episcopal Life , December 10, 2008
Official Launch of ShopIPL.org Interfaith Power & Light officially launches www.shopIPL.org, the online energy efficiency store for faith communities. Episcopal Life Online , August 27, 2007		The Green Scene: Coal, Cliffside and Clean Air North Carolina Interfaith Power and Light's Dr. Richard Fireman speaks out on the moral mandate to move away from coal-fired plants toward green technologies, conservation and energy efficiency. Mountain Express , December 10, 2008
Rev. Sally Bingham Selected as One of 15 Green Religious Leaders The Rev. Sally Bingham was featured by Grist in a list of 15 inspirational green religious leaders. Grist.org, July 25, 2007		Congregations focus on Energy Conservation Alaska Interfaith Power and Light works to help faith communities in Alaska fulfill their responsibility to steward creation. With quotes from Alaska IPL's Mary Walker. Fairbanks Daily News Miner , November 12, 2008
Rev. Sally Bingham Interviewed on "Encore Careers" The Rev. Sally Bingham on "encore careers" among the baby boom generation: The phenomenon of embarking on a new phase of meaningful work in the second half of life. Forum with Michael Krasny, National Public Radio, KQED, July 6, 2007		Spiritual Environmentalism Faith communities in Virginia embrace environmental initiatives from a spiritual perspective. This article includes quotes from Rev. Pat Watkins of Virginia Interfaith Power and Light. The Virginian Pilot , November 2, 2008
Rev. Sally Bingham Chosen as a Finalist for the Purpose Prize Press release announcing Sally Bingham as a 2007 Purpose Prize finalist, recognizing her as a social innovator over 60 for her work mobilizing an interfaith response to global warming. June 24, 2007		Greening the Economy Greater Washington IPL leader Allison Fisher talksbout green jobs at a recent green jobs fair in Washington, D.C. This report includes print coverage and a short film. Medill Reports , October 2, 2008
Nancy Pelosi Stresses the Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Climate Change At the G8 Summit in Berlin, Senator Nancy Pelosi conveyed the importance of faith-based organizations in mobilizing the public to protect the climate. Associated Press , May 29, 2007		Hawaii Interfaith Power and Light Launch An article and TV newscast about faith groups joining together to form Hawaii Interfaith Power and Light, a religious response to global warming, with quote from Hawaii leader Chuck Burrows and Rev. Sally Bingham. KHNL, September 17, 2008
U.S. Religious Leaders Unite to Fight Global Warming An interfaith body of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish leaders announce a pact to fight global warming in a statement delivered to the White House and Congress. Christian Post , May 2007		Kentucky Church announces plans for Solar installation St. William Catholic Church in Kentucky plans to install solar panels on their 106-year-old building, which will not only generate savings on their electric bill, but will also express their mission to be responsible stewards of the Earth's resources. The Courier Journal , September 10, 2008
Religious Leaders Urge Action on Global Warming Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders urge President George W. Bush and Congress to take action against global warming, declaring that the changing climate is a "moral and spiritual issue." Reuters, May 2007		Spiritual Beliefs Urge us to Address Climate Change Rev. David Turner, Hawaii IPL board member, announces the dedication of Hawaii IPL and makes the connection between spirituality and addressing climate change. The Independent , August 30, 2008
Forget the Fog and Smog, San Francisco Goes Green As San Francisco powers more of its buildings with renewable sources of energy, Rev. Sally Bingham, Environmental Minister at the city's Episcopal Cathedral, explains how conserving energy is a religious issue. ABC News, May 2007		Ears to Hear, Eyes to See New Mexico IPL leader Sister Joan Brown reflects on the question, "Why do intelligent people who see the signs of the times not make choices for the common good?" The Independent , August 30, 2008
God Is Green Green building is taking off in congregations around the country, as people of faith learn how they can be good stewards of Creation by conserving energy in their halls of worship. The Interfaith Power and Light state programs are helping to teach those skills. Newsweek, April 2007		Illinois IPL Member Mosque Goes Solar A mosque in Bridgeview, Illinois became the first mosque in the country to install a solar thermal system. They plan to use it to heat the water used by their members in the sacred practice of washing their hands, face and feet before prayer. Chicago Tribune, July 31, 2008
Sally Bingham prioritizes environment in refusal to fly to receive award Rev. Bingham talks about her decision not to fly across the country to receive an award from the Environmental Protection Agency. Episcopal Life, April 2007		San Francisco Cathedral Goes Green with Donation from Local Utility San Francisco's Grace Cathedral announces plans to install solar panels thanks to a $65,000 grant from Pacific Gas & Electric. The partnership between the cathedral and the utility was arranged by the Rev. Canon Sally Bingham as President of California Interfaith Power & Light. Wall Street Journal Market Watch , July 16, 2008
Green guardians go extra mile to save planet The Rev. Sally Bingham tells her Grace Cathedral congregants that it's an insult to the Creator if they don't take care of the Earth. San Francisco Chronicle, April 2007		Omaha Churches Protect the Environment Newly organized Nebraska IPL is mentioned as one of the organizations working with congregations to protect the environment. Omaha World-Herald, July 12, 2008
Science and Religion Unite on Climate The Rev. Sally Bingham and Dr. Stephen Schneider, Stanford University climate expert, look at how science and religion can work together on global warming. San Francisco Chronicle, February 2007		Fighting Global Warming: A Spiritual View California IPL Program Director Rev. Charlotte Myers speaks out in this Op-Ed in support of California's Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) from a faith perspective. The Capitol Weekly, June 19, 2008
Religion and Climate Change The Rev. Sally Bingham on the issue of climate change. Science Friday with Ira Flatow, National Public Radio, October 2006		CFLs and Mercury In response to concern that CFL light bulbs contain mercury, Texas IPL Executive Director Bee Moorhead explains that there is a net reduction in mercury in the environment when they are used. KVUE News , April 28, 2008
Global Warming Film to be Shown An article featuring The Regeneration Project's "Spotlight on Global Warming" project. The Press-Enterprise, September 2006		Dirty Coal Plants Criticized This article about Clean Energy Now, a coalition of 10 environmental groups working against coal plants in Michigan includes a quote from Michigan IPL's Fr. Charles Morris in support of wind power. Grand Rapids Business Journal , March 15, 2008
'Truth, Faith, and Al Gore An article detailing the role of The Regeneration Project in conducting free nationwide screenings of An Inconvenient Truth in congregations. Hartford Courant, September 2006		NC Congregations Go on a "Carbon Fast" for Lent Congregations in North Carolina and around the world reduce carbon emissions in observance of Lent. See the video story here. ABC News , March 2, 2008
The Regeneration Project - Powering Faith Communities with Renewable Energy An overview of The Regeneration Project from the Orion Grassroots network. Orion website, January, 2006		Utah Faith Communities Discuss Climate Change An Interfaith panel leads a discussion on climate change and concern for the environment from diverse spiritual backgrounds. The Salt Lake Tribune , February 15, 2008
Green Churches Save Green A profile of The Regeneration Project and Interfaith Power and Light state campaigns in CA, MI, and GA. SustainLane, November, 2005		Church Congregations Aim to Reduce Carbon Footprint Congregations in Iowa engage in Cool Congregations, a program to reduce their carbon footprint WCF Courier , February 12, 2008
Building Faith in the Environment Across the faith spectrum, religious communities have become a positive force in Stewardship of the Earth. American Forests, Summer 2005		VT IPL Conducts Energy Audits A Vermont IPL volunteer and retired energy auditor conducts inspections of houses of worship throughout the state of Vermont and helps them to make energy efficient changes to their facilities. The Rutland Herald, February 3, 2008
A Religious call to Action to Save our Environment Download this op-ed in PDF format by The Reverend Sally Bingham. Sacramento Bee, February 18, 2005		Iowa Congregations Get Serious About Going Green An article about the IPL program Cool Congregations helping faith communities in Iowa go green. The Gazette , February 1, 2008
EcoTalk This episode on EcoTalk concerns what religion has to do with environmental stewardship. Reverend Sally Bingham, founder of the Regeneration Project discusses her work bringing renewable energy to the Episcopalian community. Adam Stern, executive director of the Coalition on Jewish Life and Environment, shares what Jewish leaders are doing to foster deeper connections between Judaism and ecology. December 19, 2004, Download (5.4) | Better Quality Download (10.8)		Michigan IPL inspires churches to conserve A front-page article about the conservation efforts of faith communities in Michigan with a quote from Michigan IPL's Fr. Charles Morris. Detroit Free Press , January 23, 2008
The Energy Dilemma by Sally Bingham Consumption of fossil fuels, particularly in the U.S., continues to rise unabated, despite dire scientific warnings. Sally Bingham is ashamed of the general lack of concern about global warming, yet finds small measures of hope in some faith communities. The Witness Magazine, April 22, 2004.		New York Congregations Educate Members on Climate Change An article detailing what congregations in New York are doing to educate their members about climate change and what they can do to care for creation. Ed Bennett, president of NYIPL is quoted. The Times Union , January 14, 2008
What's Powering General Convention? Wind! Interview with Sally Bingham. The Witness Magazine, July 18, 2003.		Rhode Island IPL State-Wide Conference An article about the success of the first annual Rhode Island Interfaith Power and Light conference. The Providence Journal, January 13, 2008
Preaching Green A Growing number of religious groups put priority on protecting the earth. Article by Lisa Fernandez. San Jose Mercury News, June 20, 2003.		Iowans Want Energy Conservation Before Coal Plants A survey by Iowa Interfaith Power and Light determines Iowans favor energy conservation and renewable energy over new coal plants. Environment News Service , December 21, 2007
Almighty Power Church groups built demand for Green energy. But can God be a force in the free market? Article by Eric Rostan. Time Magazine, Apr. 30, 2001		Non-Profits Find Path to Affordable Clean Energy California IPL Outreach Director, Jessica Brown, is quoted about California congregations going solar. San Francisco Business Times, December 14, 2007
		Green Sermons Taking Root Throughout the Southeast An article about the spread of Interfaith Power and Light through the South, quoting leaders from affliated projects in Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. Associated Press , November 26, 2007
		Alaska IPL Director Calls for Stewardship of Creation in Response to Global Warming Rev. Paul Klitzke of Alaska IPL calls Alaskans to to support an energy bill including a 35-mpg automobile standard by 2020 and a renewable energy standard. Anchorage Daily News , November 23, 2007
		Rhode Island Congregations Unite to Fight Global Warming An article on the rapid growth of newly established Rhode Island Interfaith Power and Light. The Providence Journal , November 23, 2007
		Colorado IPL Screens An Inconvenient Truth A Colorado IPL sponsored screening of Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth inspires discussion and awareness about global warming at a Steamboat Springs congregation. Craig Daily Press , October 18, 2007
		California IPL Delivers Clergy Signatures to Toyota Members of California IPL delivered a letter to Toyota's Torrance, CA headquarters signed by 300 Interfaith Clergy, urging the automaker to take environmental leadership by withdrawing from a lawsuit challenging state air quality standards. Long Beach Press Telegram , October 16, 2007
		An Interview with Alaska IPL Director Rev. Paul Klitke Read an interview with Rev. Paul Klitke about IPL in Alaska. Anchorage Daily News , September 26, 2007
		Power to the Steeple: An Interview with Father Charles Morris An interview with Fr. Charles Morris, Executive Director of Michigan Interfaith Power & Light on his parish's conversion to renewable energy. Sierra Club Magazine , July/August, 2007
		Plans for Utah Interfaith Power & Light Announced The Utah Interfaith Roundtable announces their new venture, Utah Interfaith Power &Light, which will launch this fall. Deseret Morning News, July 16, 2007
		Alaska Interfaith Power & Light Officially Launched Religious people joined together to form Alaska Interfaith Power & Light as a moral response to global warming. Anchorage Daily News , June 4, 2007
		Alaska Religious Group Launches an Interfaith Power and Light Campaign A report on the national Interfaith Power & Light movement and the launch of an Alaska Interfaith Power & Light by a group of religious people. KTUU-TV, June 2, 2007
		California Churches Put Faith In Action For Environment A report on ways that churches are putting focus on the creation while reflecting on rebirth and renewal during the Easter season. Helping lead this effort among Christian ministers, The Rev. Sally Bingham gave up heating her home for Lent. Contra Costa Times, April 2007
		We must take care of God's creation Meet Paul Klitzke, the leader of our newest program in Alaska. Anchorage Daily News, November 2006
		Citing Heavenly Injunctions to Fight Earthly Warming A look at the recent work of Rev. Charles Morris of Michigan Interfaith Power & Light. The New York Times, October 2006

The Rev. Sally Bingham and Episcopal Power
& Light were featured in Time Magazine in April 2001.