Operations 105, Class 9Going Green

Guest Lecturer

Mike Buster joined the staff at Prestonwood Baptist Church in 1989, and has served as the Executive Pastor since 1992.  He has many leadership responsibilities including serving as chief operating officer, overseeing a staff of more than 700, developing and maintaining long-range plans for the church, and overseeing the ministries and programs of the church.  He has also served as an adjunct professor for Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves on the board of trustees for GuideStone Funds, the financial resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, Amazon Outreach and BridgeBuilders.

Class 9—Going Green

An enormous percent of a church’s facilities budget goes toward electricity, gas and water.  Is it possible for a church to save money in these areas?  Today’s speaker will share how his church saved thousands of dollars in HVAC and utility costs.  We will discuss what prompted them to “go green” and who they consulted in the process. We will also learn how they implemented the changes, how long it took to implement, and the challenges of implementation.

Going Green

Going Green

Prestonwood Baptist Church

“Best Green Church Award” – 2006- National recognition award by Church Production Magazine & Worship Facilities Magazine.

“Energy Star” award – 2007- Small Businesses and Congregations.

Impetus for Changes

In following Jesus’ command to his disciples in John 6:12, “….Let nothing be wasted,”

Energy Programs

1. Mechanical

2. Control Systems

3. People Based Program

Mechanical/HVAC

Occupied & Unoccupied Set Points

Zoning

Water cooler compressors

Variable speed drives for chillers

Mechanical/HVAC

Close Doors Adjust for both occupancy patterns and

seasonal demands

Equipment should be turned off Setback temperature with fans in “auto”

mode

Mechanical/ HVAC

Ceiling fans

Vending machines

Water cooler thermostats Incandescent bulbs vs fluorescent and LED

Rebate

Mechanical/HVAC

Irrigation system

Water well

Adjust HVAC units

Continue to review

Control Systems

Installed timers on all Kiosk units

Timers on all soft drink machines

Motion light sensors vs manual switching

Lighting inside and outside

Lamps

Control Systems

Installed irrigation controllers

Watering

Plumbing/Leaks

Control Systems

Air Conditioning Equipment:

Occupied temperature

Heating Equipment:

Control Systems

Blinds and Shades

Weather stripping

Lights

Control Systems

Energy Companies

People Based Program

“People-Based” energy conservation program

Energy Audits

New way of thinking

People Based Program

Recyclable bins

People Based Program

It’s everybody's job!

People Based Program

Our congregation, Finance Committee and Deacons are aware by communicating the success of the program and the savings we have realized through faithful stewardship.

People Based Program

Educating your congregation on energy stewardship

Going Green

10 Reasons and Benefits to Being Green

#1 Money#2 Stewardship#3 Pride#4 Encourages congregation#5 Causes congregation to give more#6 More money for ministry#7 Staff raises#8 PR in community#9 Reduction in carbon footprint#10 Makes Executive Pastor look like a genius!

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