Reheat is delivering a major decarbonisation project launched by the Church of England as part of its pledge to become net zero carbon by 2030.

We are in the process of delivering Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Energy Action Plans for 80 Church of England properties across England. The Action Plans will determine short and medium-term recommendations to enable the Church to take practical and immediate action to reduce its carbon emissions.

The project is part of the Church of England’s ambitious Net Zero Carbon Programme which aims to equip, resource and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions from the energy used in its buildings, schools and throughwork-related transport by 2030.

Julian Atkins, the Church of England’s Net Zero Programme Director, said: “The ambition to be net zero by 2030 is at the core of the Church of England’s response tothe climate crisis to help safeguard God’s creation and achieve a just world. The first phase of our Net Zero Programme has a focus on reducing carbon emissions from our highest emitting buildings. Part of this work will include looking at the fabric of a building first. The Energy Action Plans will be a great starting point for churches to kickstart their net zero projects.”

Reheat Director, Neil Harrison, said: “We are delighted to have been appointed by the Church of England to help them on their journey to net zero. The Church has by far the largest number of listed andhistorical buildings in the country, and to be entrusted with guiding them ontheir decarbonisation journey is a real privilege for our team. Churches present particular technical and operational problems when it comes to decarbonisation, and our long experience of working with listed and other heritage buildings is definitely being stretched by new challenges.”

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