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Michigan Interfaith Power & Light

Promoting and implementing energy conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable energy practices in Michigan congregations.

MiIPL is a coalition of congregations and their partners across the State of Michigan whose mission is to “involve communities of faith as stewards of God’s creation by promoting and implementing energy efficiency, renewable energy and related sustainable practices”.

WMEAC partners with the Michigan Interfaith Power & Light to promote the Energy Star program in West Michigan congregations. The MiIPL coordinator is Sr. Lucille Janowiak. Please call WMEAC at 616-451-3051 for more information.

Click here for the Michigan Interfaith Power and Light website

Action Items

Great Lakes Great Michigan is a campaign to bring Michigan’s laws in line with the Great Lakes Compact, a regional agreement among the 8 Great Lakes States to preserve, protect and restore our Great Lakes. Take Action! Participate in the campaign at their website.

Clean Kent County - Every day an estimated 1 million gallons of untreated waste from toilets and household drains is discharged from Kent County’s failing septic systems. Clean Kent County is a campaign to improve Kent County’s efforts to address this growing issue. To learn more or get involved contact Shawn Wessel at swessell@wmeac.org.

Hispanic Environmental Health Webpage The EPA has launched a new site in Spanish, for Hispanic U.S. residents. It provides information on environmental issues and their effects.