One of the quickest changes that churches can make to reach Net Zero is to switch to a green energy tariff. Though it may seem like a small change, it is an important one and can make a real difference to your carbon footprint before you make any material changes to your building. It also demonstrates to energy companies that the demand is there, encouraging continued investment in renewable energy generation.
The Church of England is running The Great Switch for Creation campaign, encouraging churches to make the pledge and switch to a green tariff. Whilst Methodist Churches can’t join the pledge campaign, there are lots of resources you can use. There’s a simple guide to switching to a green tariff, which includes possible suppliers, as well as a video on how green tariffs are defined. Eco Church also have a guide to Buying Greener Energy.
As always, a reminder you can find more about Action for Hope here, guidance on getting your building down to net zero here, and you can contact Anna here for net zero support and guidance.
