In the spirit of the Laudato Si’, we are working to create a more energy efficient Archdiocese of New York. Learn more about how you can get involved below!
Archdiocese of New York Programs
Energy Efficiency Training
This is a free energy efficiency technical training, combined with guided hands-on project implementation. The program focuses on energy efficiency education, local laws, policy, cost benefit and implementation assistance on buildings within the Archdiocese of New York portfolio. This offering is available to all Archdiocese of New York and Trustees of St. Patrick’s Cathedral employees and contractors.
Green Team Interest Form
The Archdiocese of New York’s Energy Department is currently seeking candidates for our newly established Green Team. This team of volunteers will help devise solutions for sustainable environmental goals for use at the parish or community or organizational levels. Members will be equipped with a series of developmental training sessions to build their knowledge on how to create local sustainable initiatives.
Archdiocese of New York Occupant Survey
As occupants and users of Archdiocese of New York buildings, your input is invaluable, regardless of your position or occupation. Please consider taking a moment to fill out this anonymous survey to track results from our training as well as building operations and maintenance services.
Martin Susz, the archdiocese's director of energy management, has led transformative sustainability efforts since 2014, overseeing energy audits across more than 100 sites and helping reduce the archdiocese's $40 million annual energy costs. Under his leadership, the archdiocese has positioned itself as a leader in implementing Pope Francis's Laudato Si' encyclical through practical energy conservation programs at its 296 parishes and schools. Read More Here
Additional Resources
Click here to read the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ by Pope Francis on the care of our common home.
Click here to read the apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum by Pope Francis on the climate crisis.
Click here to learn more about Care for Creation, a seasonal program highlighting the Church's response to the call to care for our common home.
Tips for Energy Conservation
It’s the easiest and cheapest way to be energy efficient.
Save money and energy by eliminating gaps and cracks that allow warm and cold air to escape.
It will take a little time and a bit of your energy to research green options, but it is truly the work of the Lord in defense of His creation.
Try to keep your thermostat at 72 degrees in the summer and 68 degrees in the winter.
Thank you for helping us make the Archdiocese of New York cleaner, healthier and more environmentally friendly!