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Lutheran Church of the Cross Receives Grant for Local Energy Project
Nisswa, MN, Thursday, January 7, 2016 - It is an energizing New Year for Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa who received a $5,900 Seed Grant from the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) today. The organization will use the grant for their 7.56 kW Ground-Mount PV System Project.
"We're very excited to learn about the grant award," said Craig Fink and Paula West. "We can't wait to get started on our 7.56 kW Ground-Mount PV System Project."
Lutheran Church of the Cross (LCC), Nisswa, Minnesota, will install a 7.56 kW ground-mounted photovoltaic system producing 9,615 kWhs annually to save 10% on its electric bill. Located on State Highway 371, the project will be a highly visible renewable energy demonstration project for the community, who use the church as an outreach center, and thousands of seasonal visitors to the Brainerd Lakes area. The project was conceived of and led by LCC's Creation Care Team to meet the church's eco-spirituality mission to lead by example in pursuing justice and sustainability for creation through individual and community action, learning, and advocacy.
The award is one of 39 grants given to innovative renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in communities across Minnesota. These awards mark the eighth round of Seed Grants from the group, totalling over $1 million to 269 projects since 2006. A complete list of funded projects can be accessed at http://mncerts.org/2016grants.
"CERTs provides these Seed Grants with two primary objectives in mind," said Lissa Pawlisch, CERTs Director. "First, to encourage implementation of community-based clean energy projects across the state. Second, to provide an educational forum for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and their economic, community, and ecological benefits."
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