Solar church buildings. I want one!

Who wouldn't be excited about seeing a building with solar panels on it? And then learning it is your church building? I wish I could be so lucky!

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SALT LAKE CITY 27 April 2010 The Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints introduced the latest environmentally friendly construction efforts by the Church at its first solar powered meetinghouse in the Northern Hemisphere. The new building in Farmington, Utah symbolizes the continued innovative use of technology by the Church in its construction design. The roof-mounted solar panels are projected to generate enough electricity to completely power the structure, saving an estimated $6000 in energy costs annually.

“It’s about creating a place of worship that works in harmony with the environment,” said H. David Burton, Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and responsible for the physical facilities of the Church. “For decades we have looked for innovative ways to use natural resources in our meetinghouses that reflect our commitment as wise stewards of God’s creations.”

The solar panels are only part of the green building design. Some other construction alterations include tankless water heaters, lowered energy use during "peak" hours, and xeriscaping (less grass, more native plants that require less water).

Read it, it is exciting!