Energy Archives - Eco Church South West

Funding via Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

16 November 2018 by Exeter

Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme could help churches help their clergy and parishioners making homes more energy efficient and keep on top of their bills. … Read more

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How to divest from fossil fuels

5 October 20185 October 2018 by Exeter

Following the Church of England’s fossil fuel divestment vote in July, Operation Noah is inviting local churches of all denominations to make divestment commitments. They … Read more

St Wenn, Diocese of Truro - shared biomass boiler with under-floor heating

21 September 2017 by Truro

In St Wenn, Cornwall, the Church and School shared a biomass heating project. First steps – what’s needed? Planning for this project was comprehensive and … Read more

St Wenn shortlisted in Green Building section of 2017 Church Times Environmental Awards

14 March 20224 August 2017 by Truro

St Wenn’s eco-heating project is one of the four shortlisted for this Award in the Church Buildings section (along with Gloucester Cathedral; Holy Trinity, Bradford … Read more

Happy Summertime!

15 June 201715 June 2017 by Exeter

So, have the results of the General Election been good for the environment?! On the face of it, the Green Party did not gain ground, … Read more

Tiverton constituents grill their MP on climate change

13 October 2016 by Exeter

A large crowd of concerned constituents gathered in Tiverton Hotel on Saturday 8th October to discuss with Neil Parish MP what he and the government … Read more

Community Energy

12 July 2016 by Exeter

EcoChurch Southwest organised a morning on 7 July 2016 at Pinhoe Road Baptist Church, Exeter to look at the benefits of churches engaging with their community … Read more

Happy St. James-the-Less day – patron saint of Christian lifestyle!

5 May 20163 May 2016 by Exeter

In 1306 King Edward I became the first British ruler to ban the burning of coal, disregard of which was punishable by death! In subsequent … Read more

Conference: Churches and Community Energy, 7th July

1 November 201812 April 2016 by Exeter

A free day conference to explore the potential for church engagement in Community Energy projects in the South West Thursday 7th July 201610.30 - 15.30 … Read more

Eco Church Scheme launched

4 February 2016 by Salisbury

Great launch of Eco Church scheme at St Paul’s Cathedral with Rowan Williams, Canon Philippa Boardman (Canon Treasurer - receiving the first award - for … Read more