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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