• UMC Solar and Battery Discernment Tool

    Use this tool to help discern whether or not this program could be a good fit
  • 1. Does the church provide vital community services?
  • 2. Are the services impacted by power outages?
  • 3. Would solar and/or battery storage on church property allow services to continue during a power outage, including an outage caused by a natural disaster?
  • 4. Have church leaders ever wondered about solar and/or battery storage but decided not to pursue it because it felt too complicated or too expensive?
  • 5. Would it feel easier to pursue solar and/or battery storage with training and mentorship?
  • 6. Do church leaders support applying for this program?
  • 7. Are there 1-3 leaders in your church who can champion this program and commit to up to 5 hours per week?

  • 6 or more Yes responses: this church may be a strong candidate for the program. Please review the web page umcmission.solar-battery-pilot and application, discern unresolved questions, and consider applying. 


    4-5 Yes responses: this church should consider its no responses and discern its readiness for this work before it considers applying. Learn more at [web page URL]. For questions, Email environment@umcmission.org. Include the church name, city, state and conference in your message. 


    3 or fewer Yes responses: this church is unlikely to be a strong candidate for the program. Check out xyz resources. 

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