How
Does ShopIPL.org Work?
ShopIPL.org functions for local faith communities much like the fair trade coffee
programs that many congregations participate in already:
- Congregations can buy products like compact fluorescent light bulbs
for use in their houses of worship.
- Congregations can aggregate orders for their members’ homes and
businesses.
- Youth
groups or other congregational ministries can sell the energy efficient
products for fundraisers.
Can
I Buy Products for My Own Home Direct from ShopIPL.org?
Yes! Individuals can also purchase directly from the website.
How
Can My Congregation Sign Up and Start Ordering?
Simply set up an account at http://www.shopipl.org. Before you enter your
congregation’s name, check to see if your congregation is already
listed in the “drop-down menu”—many New Mexico congregations
are already on the list.
I
Don’t Know That Much About Energy Efficient Products—What
if I Get Confused?
ShopIPL.org is an especially good resource for consumers who are new to
the idea of energy efficiency because the site includes detailed descriptions
of products and explains how they save energy.
How
Can I Be Sure the Quality Is Good?
Products sold on ShopIPL.org meet the federal government’s EnergyStar
guidelines for energy efficiency. The products are chosen by teams of
energy efficiency experts and are the same high quality products that
utility companies across the country offer to their customers through
local energy efficiency programs.
How
Can I Be Sure the Prices Are Competitive?
ShopIPL.org gets great prices through Energy Foundation, Inc., one of
the leading residential distributors of energy efficiency-related products
in the United States. In addition, congregations and their members who
purchase from the site can receive a 10 percent discount by entering the
code “shopIPL” during checkout.
How
Can I Find Out More?
Visit http://www.shopipl.org for more information or to place an order!
A
portion of your purchase will support New Mexico Interfaith Power &
Light organization. |
