First United Church in Vermilion, Alberta decided to take a closer look into their ongoing heating issues to better understand what practical improvements could make their buildings.
More than Swapping Out Boilers: Fifth Avenue Memorial's Heating System Upgrade
Nurturing collaborations: Mckillop United in Lethbridge, Alberta
Across the country, United Churches are doing their part to address the climate crisis by getting their houses in order and reducing their own carbon emissions. Through a partnership with Faith & the Common Good, the United Church of Canada is offering grants and support for churches to measure their energy use and reduce their climate pollution, in ways that save money and strengthen congregational renewal.
St. Paul’s United Saves Money, and Sends Message with Solar
“Solar panels on the roof of a church are like a giant billboard for the church,” says Wheler. “It says: ‘Hey, we are going to be here for a while and we care about the environment. We are looking forward. We are progressive. This is a place where things are happening. Come on it and check us out.'”