Georgia Power IRP Training Session 04
Dec
18

Georgia Power IRP Training Session 04

GIPL and Southface invite you to join us for the fourth of our six-part training and roundtable discussion in preparation for the 2025 Georgia Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), the utility’s 20-year energy resource plan. This fourth session will consider Georgia Power solar procurement programs and explore the utility’s solar valuation in system planning, alongside a targeted discussion of the importance of transmission planning in the IRP and its impact on the expansion of renewable energy.

Learn more and register below.

View Event →
Georgia Power IRP Training Session 05
Jan
22

Georgia Power IRP Training Session 05

GIPL and Southface invite you to join us for the fifth of our six-part training and roundtable discussion in preparation for the 2025 Georgia Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), the utility’s 20-year energy resource plan. This fifth session will cover current and proposed energy efficiency (a.k.a., demand-side management) and demand response programs, an evaluation of current low-income DSM programs, and the value of energy efficiency and demand response in system reliability planning

Learn more and register below.

View Event →
Tu B'Shvat Tree Planting
Feb
9

Tu B'Shvat Tree Planting

Celebrate Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees, with Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and Adamah ATL as we work together to plant trees in an Atlanta park on Feb. 9, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. By helping grow the city’s urban forest, we are providing cleaner air, cool shade, and improved habitat for intown humans and wildlife alike. Learn more and register below.

View Event →
Green Team Summit
Feb
23

Green Team Summit

Mark your calendars and plan to join GIPL for our annual Green Team Summit on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 2-8 p.m. Green Teams, faith leaders, and environmental activists from across Georgia are invited to gather at Northside United Methodist Church in Atlanta for a time of fellowship and shared learning. This year's theme is “Seeding Life” Learn more below.

Registration opens November 2024!

View Event →
Georgia Power IRP Training Session 06
Feb
26

Georgia Power IRP Training Session 06

GIPL and Southface invite you to join us for the sixth and final of our six-part training and roundtable discussion in preparation for the 2025 Georgia Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), the utility’s 20-year energy resource plan. This final session will feature role-playing and other learning techniques for advocating issues in the IRP. The session will also feature a review of the 2025 IRP as filed the prior month.

Learn more and register below.

View Event →

Georgia Power IRP Training Session 03
Nov
20

Georgia Power IRP Training Session 03

GIPL and Southface invite you to join us for the third of our six-part training and roundtable discussion in preparation for the 2025 Georgia Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), the utility’s 20-year energy resource plan. This third session will consider features of the core IRP topics of resource adequacy and reliability in a time of unprecedented growth in electricity demand.

Learn more and register below.

View Event →
Senator Ossoff Defend Our Climate Drop By
Nov
18

Senator Ossoff Defend Our Climate Drop By

Join fellow climate activists and faith leaders this Monday, Nov. 18 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. for a drop by Senator Ossoff's Savannah office to deliver signed Defend Our Climate petitions. We’ll be thanking Senator Ossoff for his efforts to act on climate and encouraging him to hold the line during the next term and reject attempts to erode climate progress–no cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or other climate agency budgets, no cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) or Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) programs, and no going back on the progress we’ve made together. If you can make it, email marqus@gipl.org.

View Event →
And It Was Good: The Bible, Theology, and Ecology: Session 5
Oct
30

And It Was Good: The Bible, Theology, and Ecology: Session 5

In this five-part Candler Foundry series taught by leading scholars and theologians, you will explore the intersections of theology, spirituality, and ethics in ways that signal hopeful and generative responses to the shifting and changing realities of global warming. Professor of Black Feminist Thought and Womanist Theology, and Director of the Food, Health and Ecological Well-Being Program at Wake Forest University, Dr. Melanie L. Harris, will lead this fifth session. Learn more and register below.

View Event →
GOTV Virtual Text Bank Two
Oct
28

GOTV Virtual Text Bank Two

Join Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) for virtual text banking on Oct. 28 during our 2024 General Election season. Using special software, we will work together to reach out to neighbors to share non-partisan reminders about the value of exercising their right to vote. Learn more and register below.

View Event →
And It Was Good: The Bible, Theology, and Ecology: Session 4
Oct
23

And It Was Good: The Bible, Theology, and Ecology: Session 4

In this five-part Candler Foundry series taught by leading scholars and theologians, you will explore the intersections of theology, spirituality, and ethics in ways that signal hopeful and generative responses to the shifting and changing realities of global warming. Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) Executive Director Codi Norred will lead this fourth session. Learn more and register below.

View Event →
Wylde Center Green Team Tour/Workday
Oct
22

Wylde Center Green Team Tour/Workday

Join fellow Green Team members at the Wylde Center Sugar Creek site in Decatur, Georgia on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for a tour and partial workday. Sugar Creek is meant to serve as a model for urban farming on unbuildable land and features pockets of pollinators, medicinal herbs, and community garden beds. Learn more and register below.

View Event →
West Georgia ReWilding Workshop
Oct
19

West Georgia ReWilding Workshop

Sustainable land use stands as a pivotal, and often overlooked, climate solution. Join GIPL and other West Georgia faith communities on Oct. 19 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in LaGrange to learn more about how your congregation can "ReWild" sacred grounds through projects like tree plantings, native plants, and community gardens. Learn more and register for free below.

View Event →
And It Was Good: The Bible, Theology, and Ecology: Session 3
Oct
16

And It Was Good: The Bible, Theology, and Ecology: Session 3

In this five-part Candler Foundry series taught by leading scholars and theologians, you will explore the intersections of theology, spirituality, and ethics in ways that signal hopeful and generative responses to the shifting and changing realities of global warming. Dean's Professor of Systematic Theology Emeritus at Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Dr. Kwok Pui Lan, will lead this third session on “Planetary Theology and the Climate Crisis.” Learn more and register below.

View Event →
Georgia Power IRP Training Session 02
Oct
16

Georgia Power IRP Training Session 02

GIPL and Southface invite you to join us for the second of our six-part training and roundtable discussion in preparation for the 2025 Georgia Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), the utility’s 20-year energy resource plan. This second session will consider how IRP decisions impact equity and equitable distribution of system costs and benefits, and inform the utility’s progress toward a low-carbon energy future.

Learn more and register below.

View Event →
October 2024 Green Team Roundtable
Oct
15

October 2024 Green Team Roundtable

Join other Green Team leaders and members from across the state to learn, share, collaborate, and plan eco-projects together! This Green Team Roundtable will take place on Oct. 15, 2024, from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom. The theme is “Artivism: Creating Art to Raise Awareness and Inspire Change” and will feature Kyarah Barton and Charles Jackson from Atlanta-based collective, Midnight Riot. For the participant link, please email programs@gipl.org. Find additional information at the link below.

View Event →
And It Was Good: The Bible, Theology, and Ecology: Session 2
Oct
9

And It Was Good: The Bible, Theology, and Ecology: Session 2

In this five-part Candler Foundry series taught by leading scholars and theologians, you will explore the intersections of theology, spirituality, and ethics in ways that signal hopeful and generative responses to the shifting and changing realities of global warming. William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary, Dr. William (Bill) Brown, will lead this second session. Learn more and register below.

View Event →
And It Was Good: The Bible, Theology, and Ecology: Session 1
Oct
2

And It Was Good: The Bible, Theology, and Ecology: Session 1

In this five-part Candler Foundry series taught by leading scholars and theologians, you will explore the intersections of theology, spirituality, and ethics in ways that signal hopeful and generative responses to the shifting and changing realities of global warming. L. Bevel Jones III Professor of Religious Education at Emory University, Dr. Jennifer R. Ayres, will lead this first session on "Ecological Grief and the Life of Faith." Learn more and register below.

View Event →
GOTV Virtual Text Bank One
Oct
1

GOTV Virtual Text Bank One

Join Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) for virtual text banking on Oct. 1 during our 2024 General Election season. Using special software, we will work together to reach out to neighbors to share non-partisan reminders about the value of exercising their right to vote. Learn more and register below.

View Event →
Drawdown GA Webinar: Climate Solutions for Congregations
Oct
1

Drawdown GA Webinar: Climate Solutions for Congregations

Georgia’s communities of faith have the power to change the world. They can play a vital role in ensuring that all people live in a world with a healthy environment, a stable climate, and resilient communities. On Oct. 1  at 11 a.m., GIPL is partnering with Drawdown Georgia to co-host a special conversation with representatives from different faith traditions across our state who are putting climate solutions into action. Join us to get inspired by the climate work being done by Georgia’s communities of faith and learn how you can help bring climate solutions home to your congregation! Learn more and register below.

View Event →
Reverse Tashlich
Sep
29

Reverse Tashlich

Reverse Tashlich is an innovative Jewish environmental ritual celebrated globally whereby people work together to clean up local waterways, combatting plastic pollution and acting upon a shared ethic of environmental stewardship. This year, Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) is hosting Reverse Tashlich on Sunday, Sept. 29, in partnership with Adamah ATL. Click the link below for important updates.

View Event →
Coastal Green Team Summit
Sep
21

Coastal Green Team Summit

Green Team Summits are opportunities for faith leaders, Green Team members, and environmental activists to come together for a day of learning and fellowship. This summit on Sept. 21 at the First Presbyterian Church of Savannah will focus on ways coastal faith communities can foster spiritual and ecological resilience in the face of the climate crisis. At the summit, participants will hear from a panel of local faith leaders, participate in roundtable discussions, and attend workshops on local climate issues, coastal resilience, Green Team organizing, and advocacy. Learn more and register below.

View Event →
Georgia Power IRP Training Session 01
Sep
18

Georgia Power IRP Training Session 01

GIPL and Southface invite you to join us for the first of a six-part training and roundtable discussion in preparation for the 2025 Georgia Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), the utility’s 20-year energy resource plan. This first session is designed to provide an introduction and overview to the Georgia IRP. The session will answer questions like: What is the IRP? How does the process work? What’s included in the filing? How do I get involved? This session will examine key topics anticipated in the 2025 proceeding.

Learn more and register below.

View Event →
World River Day
Sep
15

World River Day

Join us, the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, and Ismaili CIVIC on World River Day and Global Ismaili CIVIC Day, Sept. 15, to act upon a shared ethic of environmental stewardship and clean up seven sites in metro Atlanta including one at the Peachtree Creek Greenway in Brookhaven, two more in Decatur at the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve and Mason Mill Park, a location in Fulton County, Fayette County, Gwinnett County, and another in West Atlanta. Learn more and register below.

View Event →
Intown Family Garba 2024
Sep
14

Intown Family Garba 2024

All are invited to celebrate Navaratri at this year's Fifth Annual Intown Family Garba! There will be music, aarti, dancing, food, and popsicle treats! All proceeds from the event benefit Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) and support work with faith communities across Georgia to engage issues of climate change, environmental injustice, pollution, and resource depletion, in pursuit of a society in which every living thing can flourish. Learn more and pre-purchase tickets below.

View Event →
September 2024 Green Team Roundtable
Sep
10

September 2024 Green Team Roundtable

Join other Green Team leaders and members from across the state to learn, share, collaborate, and plan eco-projects together! This Green Team Roundtable will take place on Sept. 10, 2024, from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom. This month’s theme: "Clean Water to Nourish Our Political Voices." The discussion will be led by Ayesha from GIPL's program team. Follow the link below to learn more. For participant information, please email programs@gipl.org.

View Event →
August 2024 Green Team Roundtable
Aug
13

August 2024 Green Team Roundtable

Join other Green Team leaders and members from across the state to learn, share, collaborate, and plan eco-projects together! This Green Team Roundtable will take place on Aug. 13, 2024, from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom. This month’s discussion will be led by Hannah and Meagan from GIPL's program team. We will discuss our new ReWilding program. You will hear from participants in the recently launched ReWild pilot and learn more about our plans for developing a holistic approach to land use in Georgia moving forward. For the participant link, please email programs@gipl.org.

View Event →
Summer of Advocacy - Day of Visibility
Jul
18

Summer of Advocacy - Day of Visibility

Join us on July 18 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. as we conclude our inaugural Summer of Advocacy with a "honk and wave" visibility event in Atlanta. During the event, we will gather as people of faith and conscience outside the Office of U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia to raise awareness around the need to "Defend our Climate" and promote policies that lead to cleaner air, cleaner water, and environmental justice!

View Event →
Green Team Tour: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Jul
16

Green Team Tour: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Front Porch (near Gate 2) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join other metro Atlanta Green Teams on a sustainability tour of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mercedes-Benz is the first stadium in the world to be awarded the Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) Platinum certification for its zero-waste efforts. The stadium diverts over 90% of all waste generated from sporting events and concerts away from landfills, incineration, and the environment. It is also incredibly energy efficient, leveraging renewable energy from 4,000 solar PV panels and an innovative design to reduce electrical use by 29%. Learn more and register below.

View Event →
Georgia BRIGHT Virtual Info Session
Jul
11

Georgia BRIGHT Virtual Info Session

Join Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) for a virtual informational session with Georgia BRIGHT on Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m. GIPL and Georgia BRIGHT are dedicated to helping Georgia's low- and middle-income communities access solar energy through discounted solar leases. The BRIGHT program saves customers money on their utility bills, requires no upfront cost, and Georgia BRIGHT handles all the installation and maintenance of the solar panels. To qualify, participants must own their home (or congregation building), have a roof in good condition, and meet certain income requirements (no minimum credit score required). If you or someone you know is interested, sign up below to learn more!

View Event →
July 2024 Green Team Roundtable
Jul
9

July 2024 Green Team Roundtable

Join other Green Team leaders and members from across the state to learn, share, collaborate, and plan eco-projects together! Our next Green Team Roundtable is on Tuesday, July 9 at noon on Zoom. The discussion will be led by South Georgia Organizer, Othellious Cato, and will consider the impact of "Urban Heat Islands" in Georgia. 

These pockets occur when municipalities replace natural land cover with dense concentrations of pavement and infrastructure that absorb and retain heat. The effect is increased energy costs, air pollution levels, and heat-related illness and mortality.

For the participant link, please email programs@gipl.org.

View Event →
Connecting People, Planet, and the Green New Deal
Jun
29

Connecting People, Planet, and the Green New Deal

In April, DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry introduced a resolution to create a resident-led DeKalb Environmental Justice Commission to provide for collaboration, transparency, and ensure accountability to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Join community leaders including GIPL’s Executive Director, Codi Norred, on June 29 from 9 a.m. - noon at New Life Church for an introductory forum to discuss the systemic issues impacting the county and how we plan to work collectively to solve these problems. The event will provide an update on Terry’s resolution as well as connect the progress of the Civil Rights movement with today’s call for environmental justice and sustainability for all communities. Learn more and register below.

View Event →
Eco-Clothing Swap
Jun
12

Eco-Clothing Swap

We're partnering with the Georgia Muslim Voter Project to host an Eco-Clothing Swap on June 12 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Black Coffee Co. (1800 Jonesboro Rd SE Suite C, Lakewood, GA 30315). Program Coordinator, Ayesha Abid, will lead a discussion about Islamic Environmental Stewardship and the environmental issues caused by "Fast Fashion." Participants will then have the opportunity to "shop" and "swap" gently used clothes, reducing waste and helping protect our shared planet. Register at the link below.

View Event →
Summer of Advocacy Kickoff
May
14

Summer of Advocacy Kickoff

Our next Green Team Roundtable will take place on Tuesday, May 14 from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom. This roundtable will also serve as our Summer of Advocacy Kickoff! The GIPL organizing team will provide information about opportunities in May, June, and July to take advocacy and action together for our Common Home. Join us and learn more! For the participant link, please email programs@gipl.org.

View Event →