The congregants and congregations that participated in the “Through the Roof” Congregational
Challenge will gather on Monday, May 13, 7 pm., in Fellowship Hall. Members of the other
Heights’ congregations that participated will join UUCC’s UU MinIstry for Earth team to share
our energy efficiency successes and challenges and enjoy Mitchell’s ice cream. All are welcome
to join us.

See the list of UUCC participants and the actions they took here:

• “Through The Roof” –  
• GETTING OFF OF FOSSIL FUELS:

ACTIONS TAKEN BY UUCC CONGREGATION

KEY:  Since TtR Campaign began     Before TtR Campaign began          

	HOUSEHOLD	ACTIONS
1.	LaurieAlbright	Put solar panels on roof Installed battery storage in basement
2.	Felisa Anthony & Mark Weber	Had Dominion Energy Audit
3.	Nancy Allman	Weather-stripped outside door, garage door
4.	Eve Bendezu	Changed HVAC filter, adjusted water heater and refrigerator temperatures, cleared air vents, use dishwasher efficiently, adjusted laundry habits, switched to LED bulbs, use smaller appliances, stopped air leaks
5.	Dana Bjorklund& Linda Coulter	Installed more efficient boiler    Smart lightsSmart thermostat Bought hybrid cars x 2   Replaced leaky windows
6.	Mark & Kathleen Binnig	Bought electric car Aerating pond with old-fashioned windmill Solar panels on barn Geothermal heating Added insulation
7.	Pat Dillard	Installed programmable thermostat Lowered water heater temperature Installed LED bulbs               Uses microwave Washes clothes in cold water Electric stove
8.	Marlene & Ken Freeze	Had Dominion Energy Audit Replaced 4 windows
9.	Tom & Carol Gibson	Had Dominion audit done (lots of insulation needed)
10.	Ray Gonzalez	Had energy audit 22 solar panels on roof Installed heat pump water heater
11.	Alex Jeffries	Had energy audit done
	Jean & John Martin	Cleared air vents, stopped air leaks, use dishwasher more efficiently, adjusted laundry habits, let in sunlight in winter
12.	Ron & Beth McClellan	Installed programmable thermostat, switched to LEDs, changed air filters, use dishwasher efficiently, adjust window coverings depending on weather
13.	Louise Mosher	Had energy assessmentBerry Insulation installed additional insulation
14.	Bill Newby & Barbara Hill-Newby	Replaced 8 windows and 2 storm doors
15.	Greg Nosan	Ordered an energy kit, use dishwasher efficiently, switched to LED bulbs, use smaller appliances, close blinds in summerBought an EV
16.	Dell & Lou Salza	Had Dominion Energy Audit  (11/2023)Berry Insulation installed additional  insulation Had 3 gas leaks repaired Had 15 solar panels installed (2018) Bought used all-electric Nissan Leaf (2019) Replaced gas stovetop with electric induction stovetop (12/2023) Using basement clothesline instead of dryer
17.	Mary &David Schatzman	Had energy audit within last 10 years – 2016 Replaced windows Bought a hybrid car Insulated walls and attic
18.	Unreadable name	Complete insulation – Fall 2016
19.	Debbie Wright & Bob Horan	Had energy audit done – Fall 2023 Weather stripped door New exterior door Insulation in attic/crawl space New insulated siding New windows         New energy-efficient HVAC New roof            Cap on chimney New electric stovetop New energy-efficient water heater
20.	Kathryn Ziewitz	Changed filter Thermostat Laundry habits  LED bulbs Small appliances
21.	Suzanne Zilber	Had energy audit done, added insulation,   installed LED bulbs and motion sensor lights, replaced 50-year-old furnace and AC, sealed window leaks, put on storm windows early enough!

The Challenge has been a cooperative project with UUCC, the City of Shaker Heights
Energy Sub-committee and other Heights faith communities. While the Challenge is
over, you can still participate and take advantage the Inflation Reduction Act rebates.

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