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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 4h

Our friends at Congregation Children of Israel in Athens recently upgraded their facilities with a new solar array thanks to Georgia BRIGHT and Sunpath Solar! This 29.75 kW system allows the congregation to generate their own clean power and embody a commitment to stewardship. #Solar #Jewish

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

On November 4–6, our Program Director Hannah Shultz will be joining other experts at this year’s Rural Renaissance Roadshow to discuss how rural communities keep the lights on and keep the benefits local as energy demand from data centers skyrockets. #CommunityPower #EnergyEquity

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Data centers are coming to Georgia fast. ⚡ Our team just returned from the Data Center Working Group retreat in Indianapolis, learning from advocates nationwide who are protecting communities' energy and water. Learn more: gipl.org/cleanenergy #FaithInAction #AI #DataCenters

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join us online at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 14 for virtual text banking to get out the vote for the upcoming Public Service Commission! Visit gipl.org/events/2026g... to learn more and register! #GetOutTheVote #Vote #GAPSC #TextBank

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We're celebrating another successful World Rivers Day! Together with Ismaili CIVIC, we removed over 286 pounds of waste from four waterways around the metro Atlanta area! #WorldRiversDay #IsmailiCivicDay #RiverCleanup #LitterFreeGA #Muslim

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"Our outlook for the summer was simple: go be where the people are." In our latest blog post, GIPL Organizing Director Marqus Cole and Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Ayesha Abid reflect on our Summer of Advocacy. Read the full blog post at gipl.org/blog2026-soa-wrap-up

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Georgia showed up in full force at #ClimateWeekNYC last week!! 🌎🔥 Our team joined panels on environmental justice and storytelling in the South, AI and environmental advocacy, data center policy, and more! Excited to bring what they learned back to Georgia. #FaithInAction

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In our latest blog post, our Executive Director Codi Norred shares a sermon he gave at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Atlanta. Codi discusses the Season of Creation, Moses’ parting of the Sea, and hope in the face of hopelessness. Read the full blog post at gipl.org/blog/season-of-creation

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A Sermon about the Season of Creation — Georgia Interfaith Power and Light

The Season of Creation liturgy is a time in which we seek to renew our relationship with the Creator and all Creation through celebration of what is around us, and our calling to safeguard this sacred...

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Last week, we gathered on the beach with Bike Walk Golden Isles to welcome fall at our Interfaith Spirituality in Nature Groups (SINGS) gathering. We're thankful for this time to reflect and connect as we honored the changing of the seasons. #SpiritualityInNatureGroups #CoastalGA

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Don't forget to register to vote before October 5! Registering to vote is the first step in the fight for a Georgia where all people live safely in a healthy environment, a stable climate, and resilient communities. Check your registration status or register today: gipl.org/vote#register

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Together with Adamah ATL and Repair the World Atlanta, we collected 374 pounds of trash during our Reverse Tashlich River Cleanup! We're grateful for another year of celebrating this innovative Jewish environmental ritual with our community. #ReverseTashlich #RiverCleanup #LitterFreeGA #Jewish

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last Saturday, we were grateful to support a Chattahoochee Riverkeeper cleanup with the Refugee Women's Network at Utoy Creek. The group removed an estimated 450 lbs of trash, including 16 TIRES! Photo Credit: Tammy Bates #RiverCleanup #LitterFreeGA #Atlanta

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join us in welcoming a new Communications Fellow to the GIPL team! Jacquelyn Clark will provide support for the communications team to help tell the stories of faith communities, advocates, and changemakers working toward environmental justice. Welcome to the team, Jacquelyn!

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Last weekend on the coast, GIPL participated in this year’s River’s Alive Cleanup, bringing volunteers together on land and water to help protect Savannah’s waterways. Together, volunteers removed over 547 pounds of litter and debris! #RiversAlive #912Day #SavannahGA #LitterFreeGA

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our second Power-Wise Grant cycle opens TODAY! This grant cycle is open to congregations who got an audit in the past five years but did not apply during the summer period. #Grants #GrantOpportunity #FundingOpportunity #CleanEnergy

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Solar doesn't just cut your congregation's power bill — it supports our local economy. ☀️ Last week we toured the Qcells plant near Cartersville with Dunwoody UMC and PSC Commissioner Hubbard. It's the North America's largest panel plant and home 2,000+ Georgia jobs. gipl.org/solar #FaithInAction

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

To all who will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah this weekend: Shana tova from GIPL! May this new beginning inspire us to have hope for the future -- not just for ourselves, but for our communities and our Common Home.

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Come gather with us at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16 for an early Fall Equinox celebration! We'll be by the ocean at Massengale Park as we honor the passage of Summer into Fall. Register at gipl.org/events/fall-... #FallEquinox #CoastalGA #FaithInAction

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Have you bought your tickets for Blessed Are They That Rest: Vespers for the Weary yet? Join us as we consider what it means to receive and practice rest in a world longing for renewal. General Admission is $20 and includes dinner. Visit gipl.org/events/bless... to register! #AtlantaEvents

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

As we prepare for our annual Intown Family Garba on Saturday, Sept. 12, we've been looking back at last year's joyful celebration. We can't wait to celebrate Navaratri with our community again! Don't forget to visit gipl.org/garba to get your tickets! Photo Credit: Ejaz Karmali #Hindu #Interfaith

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

GIPL's Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Grants are OPEN! This year, GIPL has two separate grant opportunities for Green Teams to apply for with awards ranging from $500-$1,500. For more information about eligibility and to begin an application, visit gipl.org/vote #GetOutTheVote #Vote #FundingOpportunity

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our next Green Team Roundtable is next Tuesday, Sept. 8 at noon on Zoom. GIPL Program Fellow Cate Tedford will be leading a discussion on an adapted spiritual practice to reflect on our own experiences and connections to Sacred Earth. Register at gipl.org/green-team #FaithInAction

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Join us with Georgians for the Okefenokee and Adamah ATL at the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp for a special interfaith Swamp Shabbat/Sabbath gathering from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Visit gipl.org/events/okefe... to register today! #OkefenokeeSwamp #Multifaith #Interfaith #Jewish

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Earlier this month, we joined Georgia Clinicians for Climate Action and Electrify Decatur at Decatur First United Methodist Church for a workshop about the connections between fossil fuels, air pollution, and greenhouse gases. Learn more at www.letsgoelectric.com/electrify-de... #EcoAction

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In a historic first, the Georgia Public Service Commission is holding their meeting in Savannah on Tuesday, September 15! This meeting will be open to the public, and will include time for public comments. Visit psc.ga.gov to learn more. #GAPSC #CoastalGA #DataCenters

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Last Sunday, we got to join our friends at Trinity Presbyterian Church in celebrating their new solar array! We gathered after worship to bless the arrays and share SUNdaes. Image Credit: Cherry Street Energy and Trinity Presbyterian Church #SolarPower #SolarPanels #Solar #FaithInAction

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Join us, Adamah ATL, and Repair the World, Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at Mason Mill Park as we celebrate the Jewish new year by removing waste from local waterways. All are welcome to attend! Visit gipl.org/events/rever... to sign up! #ReverseTashlich #RiverCleanup #Jewish

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Earlier this month, we partnered with theologians from Candler School of Theology and Pitts Theology Library at the Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech to explore the basics of artificial intelligence. Stay tuned for more workshops and information around the impact of AI and data centers in the future!

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Save the date! Our annual Green Team Summit will be on Sunday, February 21, 2027, from 2p.m. - 8p.m. at Temple Emanu-El in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Our 2027 theme is "Tending to the Sacred." Registration coming soon! #TendingTheSacred #Summit #SaveTheDate #Atlanta

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Join Georgia Interfaith Power & Light and Ismaili CIVIC on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. for a special interfaith creek cleanup across five metro Atlanta sites! Visit gipl.org/events/wrd26 to sign up! #RiverCleanup #GlobalIsmailiCIVICDay #FaithInAction #InterfaithEvent

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We're still glowing from an incredible Coastal Summit! Thank you to our keynote speaker, Janisse Ray, for sharing wisdom so candidly. You inspire all of us to restory the places where we exist and to remain in love always.

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Join us on Friday, Sept. 25, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Central United Church of Christ in Atlanta for an evening of music, reflection, and communal nourishment that invites participants into the sacred practice of rest. Learn more and register at gipl.org/events/bless...

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Earlier this week, GIPL's ReWilding Program Coordinator Heather Franklin was able to attend the Think Natives First Conference at Gwinnett Technical College. We're thankful for this opportunity to connect with others engaged in this work! #ThinkNativesFirst #AtlantaGA #Rewilding

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We’re excited to be partnering with community sponsors at our Coastal Summit, including Better Tomorrow Solar! They are working to make solar accessible to everyone, providing affordable solar panel installation for residential and commercial customers, as well as solar battery storage.

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We’re excited to be partnering with community sponsors at our Coastal Summit, including Alternative Energy Southeast! Alternative Energy Southeast, Inc. specializes in the design and installation of solar power electric energy systems, driven by a real purpose to make the world a better place.

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Earlier this summer, a group of youth from Northlake Church of Christ volunteered to help care for some tree saplings with our friends at Trees Atlanta. These same trees will be used in tree plantings for our ReWilding program in the fall and spring! #TreePlanting #Rewilding #Youth

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

It's the last week to apply for two GIPL grants! Our Power-Wise Grant provides matching funds for energy efficiency retrofits. Our ReWilding Grant provides matching funds for projects that restore congregational lands. Learn more and apply before Aug. 15: gipl.org/funding #GrantOpportunity

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Last month, GIPL teamed up with City Seminary of New York for a river cleanup at Mason Mill Park. Thank you for helping us protect Georgia's waterways! #RiverCleanup #FaithInAction

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Our next Green Team Roundtable will be next Tuesday, August 11 at noon on Zoom. This roundtable will be a discussion of 501(c)3 compliant candidate engagement and opportunities for faith communities to get involved. Register for Green Team emails at gipl.org/green-team#g... #GetOutTheVote

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Don't forget to register for this year’s Reverse Tashlich River Cleanup! Join us with Adamah ATL on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at Mason Mill Park. All are welcome to attend! Learn more and register at gipl.org/events/rever... #ReverseTashlich #RiverCleanup #FaithInAction #Jewish

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Dunwoody is one of the most recent faith communities to receive a professional energy audit through GIPL's Power-Wise program! Ready to schedule an audit for your faith community? Visit gipl.org/power-wise to enroll today! #EnergyEfficiency #FaithInAction

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Registration for our Seventh Annual Intown Family Garba is now open! All are invited to celebrate Navaratri with us on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Ebster Recreation Center. Visit gipl.org/garba to get your tickets now! #Garba #Navaratri #Interfaith

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

First Baptist Church Morrow received a matching grant through GIPL's ReWilding program and used these funds to build a native prayer garden! If your faith community is ready to start a ReWilding project of your own, visit gipl.org/funding to apply for a matching grant!

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Join GIPL, Georgia Clinicians for Climate Action, and Electrify Decatur on Aug. 18 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Decatur First United Methodist Church for a workshop about the connections between fossil fuels, air pollution, and greenhouse gases. Register for free: gipl.org/events/pollu...

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Are you curious about solar for your home or place of business? Join our friends at Electrify Decatur on August 5 for the Home Solar & Battery Storage Options Webinar from 12-1pm. Register to attend: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We've now got a permaculture pro on the team! GIPL's ReWilding Program Coordinator, Heather Franklin, recently completed a Permaculture Course through Community Foodscapes, and last week, Heather led a lunch and learn for GIPL staff where she shared some insights from the course. Congratulations!

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Earlier this month our Coastal Outreach and Resiliency Coordinator, Beth Remmes preached a sermon about moral imagination at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah. Read the full sermon at gipl.org/blog/moral-imagination We're grateful for the chance to connect with our coastal community!

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