The Church of England have created a series of videos with experts in net zero carbon technologies, church insurance, and conservation
The journey to net zero carbon will be different for every church, and for most churches it will take several steps to reach. We’ve developed a really helpful Practical Path to Net Zero to help churches navigate this journey.
For many churches, reaching net zero carbon will mean switching away from fossil fuel-based heating and installing new electrical heating technologies. For example, you might be exploring pew heaters, infrared heaters, heated seat cushions or even air source heat pumps.
The Church of England have created a series of videos where experts in net zero carbon technologies, church insurance, and conservation talk you through the process.
Session 1: Getting started with low carbon technologies
Adrian Fox, Environmental Sustainability Officer at the Church of England, talks you through some of the first things a church needs to consider.
Session 2: Managing risk from an insurance perspective
Jo Caley, Principal Risk Management Surveyor at Ecclesiastical Insurance, discusses the decarbonisation journey for a church from the perspective of its insurers, and how churches can reduce risks and ensure their projects are safe and insurable.
Session 3: Heritage preservation
Janet Berry, Head of Conservation and Conservation Policy at the Church of England, discusses where to start with protecting heritage buildings while cutting carbon and what churches need to consider regarding their historic fabric and interiors.
Session 4: Air source heat pumps
Peter Webb, Partner at Ingleton Wood, explains how air-source heat pumps work and what churches need to consider before installing one.
Session 5: Radiant infrared heating
Steve Levy, Founder and CEO of Heat Outdoors, walks you through how radiant or infrared heating works, the different types, and how a church might make the most of the technology.
Session 6: Solar PV panels
Oliver Caroe, Director of Caroe Architecture, talks you through what solar PV is and how it might be used in a church context, as well as key considerations around planning to install them.
Session 7: Pew heating
Matt Fulford, Founder and Director of Inspired Efficiency Ltd, discusses how pew heaters work and the best ways for churches to use them.
Session 8: Mixing and matching technology
Adrian Fox, Environmental Sustainability Officer at the Church of England, discusses how a church might mix and match low-carbon technologies to meet the needs of different spaces.
Session 9: Monitoring the environment
Tobit Curteis, Managing Partner at Tobit Curteis Associates LLP, discusses how to monitor the environment in your church and what to look for.