Case studies
St Wenn Biomass Boiler & Underfloor heating
- Joint project between School & Church
- Pellet costs covered by government renewable energy payments
- Reduced energy costs to virtually zero
- 60KW biomass boiler
- Installed in one weekend
- Provides heating and hot water
- Underfloor heating also installed bringing warmth to congregation & helping to preserve the fabric of the building
- Paid for by eco award grant to school and church fundraising
“We will now be able to give everyone a warm welcome. We are really excited to be able to offer the space to the school and community because we feel that’s what it’s all about. Being able to offer a useful amenity.”
North Petherwin Wind Turbine
- Installed in January 2011
- Reduced energy bills by 40%
- Produced 2,090KWH of energy
- Generated £778 of income since installation
- Can be turned off via phone app if conditions are too windy
- Installation fully funded through grants
- Minimal upkeep costs
- Contributed to ‘Zero Emissions Church’ target
St Agnes Methodist Church
- 30% reduction on electricity bills
- Free electricity consumption during daylight hours
- Benefit of considerable income from the Feed-in tariff, paid directly from the electricity company
- 40 10KW output array panels
- Funding from chapel funds and loan
“This is very much a win-win situation utilising a God given resource which is completely free.”
Gwinear Living Churchyards & Lichens study
Beth Saundry from Gwinear Church talks about their Living Churchyards
