A Conservative synagogue in Connecticut and a group of Jews who biked across the United States this summer to raise awareness for environmentalism were recognized with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Awards. The synagogue, Beth El Keser Israel, installed timers so that lights and heating are only used when needed on Shabbat and recently upgraded its lighting, windows and air conditioning to make them more energy-efficient.
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