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January 18, 2018

Interfaith Power & Light welcomes new president

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                       Contact: Susan Stephenson   

January 18, 2018                                                                    (510) 444-4891

 

 

Interfaith Power & Light welcomes new president

 Rev. Susan Hendershot Guy, former executive director of Iowa IPL, steps into national position as founder, The Rev. Sally Bingham, retires

SAN FRANCISCO — Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) announced that Rev. Susan Hendershot Guy will serve as its new president, ending a year-long search for the successor to founding president The Rev. Sally Bingham, who is retiring after leading the organization for 18 years.

“I am excited to continue to grow this vital organization and its critical mission to mobilize a religious response to global warming and to act as good stewards of our planet for future generations,” said Rev. Hendershot Guy, a minister ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) tradition, who has led this work in Iowa for seven years. “I deeply respect the work of Rev. Bingham and hope to build on the solid foundation she created. The need for people of faith to lead the movement to protect Creation has never been greater.”

President Emeritus Rev. Bingham will remain involved on IPL’s board of directors. “It is with delight and my strong support that I leave IPL not only with a strong board of directors, but also in the capable hands of Rev. Hendershot Guy who will carry IPL well into the 21st Century,” said Rev. Bingham.

IPL has an unparalleled track record of educating millions of “people in the pews” about the call to care for Creation and mobilizing them to action, achieving clean energy policy wins from the local to international level. Mobilizing people of faith to be advocates for climate protection is more important than ever, as the Trump administration continues its reckless attempts to roll back urgently needed climate policies. Maintaining the EPA’s Clean Power Plan, and keeping congregations all over the U.S. moving forward with emissions reductions to show that “We are Still In” the Paris Accord are important priorities for IPL. Rev. Susan Hendershot Guy will be speaking in support of the Clean Power Plan at the upcoming hearing in San Francisco.

“Rev. Hendershot Guy will bring a valuable new perspective to our San Francisco-based team from her experience leading one of our successful Midwest affiliates,” said Doug Linney, chairman of the board of directors, which conducted the nationwide search for the new president. “I am more confident than ever in our stability, strength, and the urgency of our mission. I believe we are in a great position for growth and innovation,” Linney continued.

Rev. Hendershot Guy will step into her new position this month. She will lead IPL from its national headquarters in San Francisco.

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Interfaith Power & Light is mobilizing a religious response to global warming in congregations through the promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.

www.interfaithpowerandlight.org

To set up an interview with Rev. Hendershot Guy, please contact Susan Stephenson at [email protected] or call (510) 444-4891.

 

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