During this Season of Creation, the Church of England is encouraging all churches to consider switching to a green energy tariff as part of a campaign for there to be a Great Switch for Creation.
The global climate emergency is a crisis for our world, which is why the Church of England has an ambition to reduce our carbon emissions to net zero by 2030.
By switching to a green tariff or pledging to switch to a green tariff, churches can contribute to a decrease in the Church of England’s overall carbon emissions from churches, helping lead the way towards a cleaner, fairer future for all.
In our diocese, churches have been using Green Journey, a package of energy saving services for churches provided by Green Energy Consulting.
The Diocese of Leeds have worked in partnership with Green Energy Consulting since 2015.
Two hundred and forty-five churches in the diocese use the service, reducing their emissions significantly over the last decade.
The Green Journey includes:
- A supplier switching service, to carbon neutral gas and 100% renewable electricity tariff
- A VAT and CCL checking service and reclaim service when a church has been overpaying
- A complementary energy survey for all participating churches who wish to receive this service
- Account management services, dealing with the supply company for you
- Water supply switching service
- Installation of smart metres where appropriate
Find out more about Green Journey here.
The green energy market can be difficult to navigate, so the Church of England has also done research to help churches confidently choose ethical green suppliers.
If you’re not quite ready to make the switch now, you can still join in by making a pledge.
Find out more about the campaign here.