Electric Steward Congregations
Electric Steward Congregations are congregations that have conducted an energy audit of their church facilities and decided to put into action at least one of the new energy saving steps recommended by the audit.
To request a professional audit, call your local electric or gas utility (they often do energy audits for no or low cost). You might also find energy auditing services by calling your state or local government energy or weatherization office by checking the telephone directory under “Energy” or by contacting the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) at (202) 822-0950.
Before contracting with an energy auditing company, take the following steps:
- Get five references and contact them. Ask if they were satisfied with the work.
- Call the Better Business Bureau and ask about any complaints against the company.
- Make sure the auditor uses a calibrated blower door.
- Make sure they do thermographic inspections.
Once your church has undergone an energy audit and implemented one of the new recommendations, please complete an Electric Steward Congregation form and mail it to Enough For Everyone, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville KY 40202-1396.