Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL)
@georgiaipl
Inspiring and equipping communities of faith to organize, implement practical climate solutions, and advocate across Georgia on issues of climate change, environmental justice, and community resilience. #FaithInAction
What exactly is AI, and how should people of faith respond to it? Join us at the Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech on Tuesday, Aug. 4 for a conversation in partnership with theologians from Candler School of Theology and Pitts Theology Library. Register at: gipl.org/events/the-t... #AI #DataCenters
Our Summer of Advocacy Power Trip made it's way to Augusta this past weekend with a stop at The Islamic Society of Augusta! We're grateful to all those who showed up to learn more about the true cost of fossil fuels and how to get more involved in energy advocacy across our state! #EnergyBurden
We're excited to be partnering with community sponsors at our Coastal Summit on Aug. 15, including Sunpath Solar! Register now at gipl.org/events/2026/coastalgts. Many thanks to Sunpath Solar for sponsoring our summit. #ClimateAction #CoastalGA #LetJusticeGrow
Clean air just won in federal court! 🌎 Thanks to a suit from @selc.bsky.social and @earthjustice.org on behalf of GIPL and 17 others, a judge ruled the EPA missed its soot deadline. Cleaner air is now closer for 8 Georgia counties! Learn more: earthjustice.org/press/2026/c... #CleanAirMatters
Congratulations to our friends at The Temple on their new solar installation! Learn more about the installation and The Temple's commitment to environmental sustainability: www.atlantajewishtimes.com/the-temple-g... Photos by The Atlanta Jewish Times. #SolarPanels #Solar #FaithInAction
In our most recent blog post, GIPL Communications Associate Sam Warner reflects on Disability Pride Month. Read the full blog post at gipl.org/blog/disabil... #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityJustice #ClimateAction
GIPL staff has been at meetings throughout the state where residents share their concerns about data centers moving into their communities, including town halls in Blakely and Albany, pictured here. Learn more about a new investigation into Georgia data centers: georgiarecorder.com/briefs/georg...
Join us on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon for this year’s Reverse Tashlich River Cleanup at Mason Mill Park, hosted in partnership with Adamah ATL. Learn more and register: gipl.org/events/rever... #ReverseTashlich #RiverCleanup #FaithInAction
We're now #hiring an Operations and Administration Manager based in Decatur, Georgia. This person will oversee the financial, administrative, and human resources infrastructure that supports our mission. Apply today by sending your resume and cover letter to admin@gipl.org. #JobOpportunity
We're still glowing from our PowerTrip Stop at Centenary United Methodist Church in Macon! We're always happy to connect with our Macon community. #FaithInAction #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #Georgia
Our next Green Team Roundtable is a week from today, July 14 at noon on Zoom. Join us for an engaging conversation about environmental justice in South Georgia. For the participant link, register as a Green Team member at gipl.org/green-team#gtgoodness. #EnvironmentalJustice #SouthGeorgia
GIPL's reach is going global! Last month, GIPL's Organizing Director Marqus Cole was part of the Klosters Forum, a gathering of 80 environmental experts for 2.5 days in the Swiss Alps. Photos courtesy of Magnus Arrevad. #TheKlostersForum #EnvironmentalAction #TheCulturalTurn
This July marks 250 years since people of faith and conscience took it as their duty to shake free from the clutches of an unjust system. This is the experiment of America that GIPL is honoring during our Summer of Advocacy. Learn more and get involved at gipl.org/events#soa
Last week, we visited The Bridge United Methodist Church in Milledgeville as part of our Summer of Advocacy Power Trip! We had a great discussion about the fight for energy justice in middle Georgia! Learn more: gipl.org/cleanenergy #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #Georgia
Join us Saturday, July 18 at The Islamic Society of Augusta. Ayesha Abid, GIPL’s Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, will lead an environmental justice workshop from 2:30-4 p.m., following Dhuhr (Midday Prayer). Learn more and register: gipl.org/events/soa/p...
In a new guest post on GIPL's blog, Jay Bassett discusses zero-waste events, composting, and responsible resource management at Immaculate Heart of Mary in North Decatur and Our Lady of the Assumption in Brookhaven. Read the full post at gipl.org/blog/catholic-zero-waste.
Are you thinking about updating your congregation facilities to be more eco-friendly? We can help! Our Power-Wise Grant provides up to $7,000 in matching funds for energy efficiency retrofits. Learn more and apply before Aug. 15: gipl.org/funding
Save the date! All are invited to celebrate Navaratri at this year's Intown Family Garba on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Ebster Recreation Center. There will be music, food, and popsicle treats for all ages! Registration will open on August 1st.
Last week, Brookhaven Presbyterian Church's youth group participated in a river cleanup hosted by GIPL at the Peachtree Creek Greenway. They collected 93 pounds of trash from local waterways! #RiverCleanup #FaithInAction
In our most recent blog post, GIPL Coastal Outreach and Resiliency Coordinator Beth Remmes reflects on Blake Plateau, the world’s largest deep-sea coral habitat, located off the shores of Georgia. Read it at gipl.org/blog/blake-p.... #BlakePlateau #SaveTheCoral
Last Friday, GIPL's South Georgia Organizer Tykivious Grier made a Juneteenth visit to the East Campus of Albany State University as part of our Summer of Advocacy Power Trip! We're proud to see Georgia college students leading the way in a more just energy future! #Juneteenth #ClimateEducation
Happy Father's Day from GIPL! Today we're celebrating all fathers and father figures who teach their children to care for each other and the Sacred Earth.
Join us in welcoming a new Program Fellow to the GIPL team! Cassie Ruiz will provide support for programming and education related to water quality, data collection, data management, advocacy, and public health communication. Welcome to the team, Cassie!
Your power bill is on the ballot! The primary runoff for Public Service Commission (PSC) District 5 is happening now. Polls are open until 7 p.m. Find your polling place and put your faith into action by voting at gipl.org/vote #GAPolitics #VoteGA #ClimateAction
Join us Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at White Bluff Presbyterian Church for a regional Green Team Summit! This year's keynote speaker is Janisse Ray, author of Ecology of a Cracker Childhood! Register at gipl.org/events #CoastalGA #ClimateAction
Our Organizing Team took Georgia's voices to Capitol Hill this week, meeting with Sens. Ossoff and Warnock, Rep. Hank Johnson, and 5 other offices on coal ash, clean water, and the SSE4 pipeline. We hand-delivered your letters, including children's artwork. #FaithInAction ✊🏽 #letjusticegrow
Live in Georgia and interested in making home energy upgrades more affordable? Join GIPL and Electrify Decatur next Wednesday, June 17 at noon for a free info session! Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi....
We're still glowing from Saturday's Green Team Summit Circle in Columbus! We couldn't have asked for a better start to our Summer of Advocacy! #ClimateAction #FaithInAction
Last Sunday, GIPL staff joined our friends at Neighborhood Church for a worship service and blessing of their new solar panels! We're grateful for this faith community and their commitment to justice, stewardship, and joy. #FaithInAction #SolarPower #EnvironmentalJustice
Our next Green Team Roundtable is Tuesday! This month, we are excited to welcome Tres Crow, Founder and CEO of GreenBox Homes! For the participant link, register as a Green Team member at gipl.org/green-team#gtgoodness. #Rewilding #Sustainability