The Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States have completed a ground-mounted solar energy project at their Whitehouse, Ohio, facility. This initiative advances their longstanding commitment to care for creation, answering the Church’s call for decisive action to protect creation and ensure a more just and sustainable future.
Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and inspired by Laudato Si’, the project reflects the sisters’ moral responsibility to protect our common home and respond to the growing ecological crisis.
The newly installed 188-kW solar power system is expected to offset approximately 56% of the SND Whitehouse facility’s electricity usage.
“Increasing our transition to renewable energy allows us to live out that mission in a tangible way, reducing our environmental impact while supporting long-term sustainability,” said Sister Margaret M. Gorman, SND USA Provincial.
This solar installation is part of SND USA’s broader efforts to integrate renewable energy and sustainable practices across its facilities, aligning with global goals for environmental responsibility. Other significant sustainability initiatives completed by SND USA include transitioning fleet cars to hybrid models and incorporating geothermal energy.
The solar array was designed and constructed by Better Together Solar, a Cleveland-based company specializing in renewable energy solutions.
