Christ Presbyterian Church, which has been serving their community since 1956, has recently decided to power their place of worship using the sun. The decision to make the switch to solar was made primarily to confirm their dedication towards being stewards of the earth. Pastor Steve Melde says, “We saw it as a stewardship issue: not only investing in the future costs of electricity, but providing for a cleaner environment and taking care of God’s creation.” Their solar system was completed at the end of 2012, and consists of 315 SunPower solar modules atop a custom-made steel structure that doubles as shade for 32 parking spaces. The system will provide between 92-100% of Christ Presbyterian's electrical needs.