Hope United Church in Alvinston, ON took many steps to reduce energy use. However, aging infrastructure led them to finally replace their 1926 steam boiler with a new heat pump system.
St. James & St. John United Church progresses toward full heat pump adoption across all its buildings
Wesley United Church Lives Out Their Vision of Being Good Neighbours, Sharing Worship, Music, Their Talents, and Food
Welcoming more: Trinity United enhances space for tenant and community use
More people in the building means higher expectations for comfort, rising energy demands, and growing costs, especially in older buildings. At Trinity United Church in Grimsby, Ontario, this reality came to a head and, in response, upgraded its building to ensure their space could remain both welcoming and sustainable.
Envisioning the future: Camp Kee-Mo-Kee’s seeks guidance towards sustainability
Staying on Course: Stamford Lane United Prioritizes Sustainability with Boiler Replacement Project
Move to Action: Siloam United’s Commitment to Reducing Carbon Emissions by 30%
A Long-Anticipated Upgrade: Salisbury United Replaces over 100 Lights
Powered Up: Park Royal United Installs Electric Charging Station
Five Oaks Centre Invests over 700K to Rejuvenate its Property and Buildings
Over the last decade, Five Oaks Centre (Paris, ON) has made significant upgrades to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of its facilities. To further investment into its property, the Centre adopted a business model in 2016, introducing a commitment to develop a 5-year property rejuvenation plan.
4 Must-Know Tips for Choosing the Right Contractor for Your Faith-Building Project
More than Swapping Out Boilers: Fifth Avenue Memorial's Heating System Upgrade
In the Nick of time: Glenwood United's Timely Rescue by Faithful Footprints
Eco-Momentum: Transcona Memorial United continues its green building renovations with $480k Canadian Government Support
Seven Minutes of Impact: Faithful Footprints Sparks Curiosity at The National Trust Conference
Stephen Collette, Faithful Footprints program's Building Grant Manager, and Building Expert, delivered a compelling presentation titled 'Faithful Footprints – A National Decarbonizing Strategy for the United Church of Canada.' as part of the The National Trust Conference 2023: Transforming Heritage. Stephen offers a thoughtful retrospective of his conference experience, detailing the reactions and responses elicited during the event.
Coming Together to Combat Climate Change: The Unified Mission of Deer Park United and Calvin Presbyterian
With a shared ecumenical ministry spanning 13 years, Deer Park United Church and Calvin Presbyterian Church in Toronto, Ontario, serve as a compelling example of the impact that a united mission can have in the realm of climate action.
Sustaining Our Heritage: How Historic Buildings Can Support The Energy Transition
Accelerating the uptake of built environments that are all-electric, reducing energy demand, storing and sharing clean energy, and producing more energy than they use, will rely on deep retrofitting existing buildings as much as it will on designing new ones. Read more on historic buildings and The Energy Transition.
Ready for More: Runnymede United Retrofits for Greater Energy Savings
Advocating for Fossil Fuel Divestment: Prairie to Pine Regional Council Holds Financial Institutions Accountable
Turn on the Lights Campaign: St. Paul’s United Fundraiser
Many renovation projects depend on outsourced grants and funding opportunities to complete, but raising the necessary funds can be challenging. However, St. Paul’s United Church in Oakville, Ontario, was confident that their congregants could rise to the challenge and come up with a significant sum of money for the lighting retrofit they were planning.