In February 2020, the Church of England General Synod passed a motion recognising the climate emergency and calling on all parts of the Church to reduce their emissions year-on-year, aiming for a target of net zero emissions by 2030. A ‘Routemap’ outlining a plan to reach this target was then approved in 2022.
The Church of England has some excellent resources for churches aiming to reduce their energy usage, including a Practical Guide outlining a step by step process. There is also faculty guidance, heating checklists, webinars, funding advice, case studies, and other resources. You can also read this blog by our former Church Buildings Officer.
Watch: New LED lighting at Immanuel and St Andrew Streatham
Watch: Reducing energy use at St Francis Selsdon
