For Reverend Dr. Julie Josund, caring for the health of our planet goes hand-in-hand with the Christian faith. Josund, a pastor at
Edmonds Lutheran Church in Washington State, has long envisioned a church that exemplifies her belief. Recently, her vision turned to reality.
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The church was selected to have solar panels installed by the Solarize South County Community Coalition, a citizen led initiative to implement and raise awareness of solar power. Still, the project would not have been possible without A&R Solar, a leading installation company in the Pacific Northwest, that assisted in financing the system.
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“Donating a system is our way of saying ‘thanks’ and giving back to a community that supported us, while also raising awareness to the fact that solar works in western Washington,” said A&R Solar CFO Dave Kozin.Â
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While the project may cut the church’s electricity bill, Reverend Josund is focused on how their new system can benefit the public.
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“Having solar panels on our church actively visible is a perfect way to get the word out about renewable energy options to many people,” she said. “We are thrilled to have this partnership with A&R Solar and look forward to a fruitful collaboration in sharing the benefits of solar energy to our friends and neighbors in Edmonds.”
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