A clergy house in a conservation area, with a previously low EPC rating, has been transformed into a demonstrator eco‑home, enabling the Diocese of Gloucester to research practical, cost‑effective ways
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New guidance to help churches prove due regard to Net Zero Carbon
The Diocese of Gloucester’s Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) has published new guidance to help churches pay due regard to Church of England’s Net Zero Carbon ambition when making decisions or
EFT thanks – last chance to submit (via Erica)
A big thank you to all the churches in our diocese who have completed their Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) this year. We are pleased to announce that 41% of churches
Funding earmarked for Net Zero improvements to clergy housing
Clergy homes in the Diocese of Gloucester are to get upgrades to help make them more energy (carbon) efficient. Over the next two years, 46 clergy homes will be appraised
How Trinity Cheltenham cut energy costs and carbon emissions
In February, Trinity Church in Cheltenham successfully completed a major sustainability project, installing 60 solar panels, battery storage, LED lighting upgrades, and cavity wall insulation in its community centre, Trinity
Energy Footprint Tool now open for 2024 data
The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool is now open for churches to enter energy use from 2024. The data collected from the tool will help your church understand its
Net Zero Carbon School
Ideas that won’t cost the earth For school leaders, governors and trustees By the end of the session participants should expect to learn ways to reduce their carbon footprint as
Net Zero Carbon School
Ideas that won’t cost the earth For school leaders, governors and trustees By the end of the session participants should expect to learn ways to reduce their carbon footprint as
DAC Secretary speaks on heritage and climate change at European summit
Adam Klups, Gloucester DAC Secretary, took part in a European heritage and climate action forum in Italy, sharing how the Church of England and the Diocese are working towards the


