Net Zero Carbon and Environmental case studies

Here are some practical examples of what churches around the country have done to cut their energy use and work towards "net zero carbon". 

If you know about a project which can be included within these examples, and you are proud of what you've achieved locally and think others could learn from it, please contact us at [email protected].

Use the Text Search to narrow the results that appear. You can use topic terms such as 'Solar' or 'Electric Heating', building types, resource types, listing statuses and dioceses, based on the Keywords associated with each case study.

  1. Fishlake St Cuthbert church tower from outside

    Providing a refuge against flooding

    Keywords; Written Case Study, Diocese of Sheffield, Climate Resilience, Grade I-listed Building, Major Parish Church

  2. Exterior photograph of Mottingham St Edward and hall

    Adjusting to subsidence, as part of a major reordering

    Keywords; Climate Resilience, Subsidence, Diocese of Southwark, Parish Church, Written Case Study

  3. A heat pump is shown in a trench with pipes emerging from it and running along the muddy trench floor

    Chorley St Laurence C of E Primary School install heat pumps under the playing fields

    Keywords; Net-zero Carbon, Heat Pump, Diocese of Blackburn, School, Press Release

  4. Ashford St Mary

    Ashford St Mary take a new heating approach

    Keywords; Net-zero Carbon, Heat Pump, Underfloor Heating, Grade I-listed Building, Diocese of Canterbury, Major Parish Church, Written Case Study

  5. Image depicting St Margaret's church from the outside of the entrance porch, also featuring a transept in the background

    Hidden heaters use electricity to warm a Peak District village church

    Keywords; Net-zero Carbon, Electric Heating, Grade II*-listed Building, Diocese of Derby, Parish Church, Written Case Study

  6. Withington St Michael & All Angels

    Solar Panels on the copper roof of St Michael & All Angels, Withington

    Keywords; Net-zero Carbon, Renewable Energy, Solar, Grade I-listed Building, Diocese of Gloucester, Parish Church, Written Case Study, Video

     

  7. The church hall at Lobley Hill All Saints

    Creating a warm refuge for the community

    Keywords; Written Case Study, Church Hall, Climate Resilience, Warm Rooms, Diocese of Durham

  8. Exterior image of Tirley St Michael

    Creating a flood resilient church building

    Keywords; Written Case Study, Climate Resilience, Grade I-listed Building, Parish Church, Diocese of Gloucester

  9. Interior of Catford St Laurence church

    Indoor heat pumps replace gas boilers in a modern London church

    Keywords; Net-zero Carbon, Heating, Heat Pump, Diocese of Southwark, Parish Church, Grade II-listed Building