Doug Bland was the Executive Director of Arizona Interfaith Power and Light (AZIPL). AZIPL is a faith-based environmental nonprofit organization that works at the intersection of religion and ecology. It is the Arizona state chapter of the national Interfaith Power and Light organization.
Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) is a national network mobilizing people of faith and conscience to take action on climate change. Rooted in the understanding that caring for the Earth is a moral imperative shared across religious traditions, IPL provides educational and inspirational programs. They empower individuals and congregations to reduce their carbon footprint through energy stewardship, embracing renewable energy, and advocating for climate justice policies. IPL's strength lies in framing climate action not just as an environmental or political issue, but as a matter of ethics, morality, and our responsibility to future generations and the planet. With a network reaching millions, IPL amplifies a powerful moral voice in the climate movement.
Their mission focuses on mobilizing faith communities to address climate change and environmental issues through:
AZIPL works with various faith traditions including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and others across Arizona. They help religious communities integrate environmental stewardship into their spiritual practice and community outreach.
The organization typically offers programs like energy audits for houses of worship, climate education workshops, interfaith climate prayer services, and opportunities for faith leaders to speak out on environmental issues affecting Arizona communities.
To learn more about AZIPL, visit AZIPL website