How can your church do the same?
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- Korrina Grom
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Grace Lutheran Church in Libertyville recently saved money on its energy costs, and outreach team member Renee Denault wants other churches to know they may be able do the same. Denault said Grace Lutheran recently underwent a free energy audit through Project Green Environmental Solutions. The audit "resulted in a huge savings for us," said Denault, thanks to the rebates the church was able to receive. The church is also doing its part by swapping out lighting—including putting LED bulbs in the interior exit signs—and using programmable thermostats in the building's six zones. The result, Denault said, is that Grace Lutheran is now paying just 56 percent of what it was paying for energy. The church also received a $7,500 grant. Grace …
The Libertyville church will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013.
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- Korrina Grom
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Editor's note: This story is part of a faith series I'm working on that highlights our local places of worship. If you'd like to see your church featured in this series, contact me, editor Korrina Grom, at korrina.grom@patch.com. ----------------------- When Renee Denault thinks about what she likes most about Grace Lutheran Church in Libertyville, the answer is easy. "What I like most is just the friendly atmosphere," said Denault, who is part of the church's outreach team. "I kind of feel like it's my extended family." "It really is like how you'd want a family to be," added LuAnn Schon, a church spokeswoman. "They actually care about other people." The church community is one that not only cares for those within its midst but also those…
