Project Updates: December 2025

Many of our current program participants have successfully completed their planned renovations and upgrades, while others have received their one-year post-project energy reports. Here are the latest project updates:

Project energy results:

Gordon Memorial United Alberton

St Andrew’s United Kaslo

St Paul’s United Ormstown

Westminster United Orangeville

Project Updates: October and November 2025

Many of our current program participants have successfully completed their planned renovations and upgrades, while others have received their one-year post-project energy reports. Here are the latest project updates:

Completed projects: 

Centennial United Church (Stayner, ON)

Received a grant to replace a gas furnace with a high-efficiency energy star rated unit; replace commercial dishwasher; replace gas hot water heater with an energy star rated gas hot water heater; replace a chest freezer with an energy star rated upright freezer; install a heat pump in two office spaces; install industrial fans in sanctuary, narthex and hall; install LED bulbs; insulate attic spaces; seal hatches and insulate the joists in basement sealing vents; replace front doors on the sanctuary.

Eden United Church (Mississauga, ON)

Received a grant to partially replace sanctuary air conditioning units.

Islington United (Toronto, ON)

Received a grant to replace 24 clerestory windows units.

Robertson Memorial United Church (Naskup, BC)

Received a grant to replace its oil furnace with an efficient heat pump; upgrade electrical systems; install LED lighting; add insulation and replace an outdated hot water tank.

Spring Park United Church (Charlottetown, PE)

Received a grant to install ductless mini-split heat pumps in the sanctuary; replace fluorescent and incandescent fixtures across the building with LEDs; and replace sealed glass units in exterior doors.

Trinity United Church (Vernon, BC)

Received a grant to install a heat pump and upgrade HVAC system for all of our administration offices; including drywall replacement and painting.

Project energy results: 

Arden United Church (Arden, ON)

Received a grant to replace windows and ceiling fans; upgrade electrical panel; and replace an oil furnace and oil tank with a heat pump system. A year following their projects, Arden United reduced its source energy use intensity by 6.1%, total GHG emissions by 88.1%, total GHG emission intensity by 88.2%, and energy costs by 7.1%.

First United Church (Vermilion, AB)

Received a grant to air seal doors and windows; replace fluorescent lights with LED lighting in Building B; upgrade furnaces with new napoleon ENERYSTAR furnaces; replace two 40 gal hot water heating systems with a 6 gal electric water heater; replace windows; remove windows to replace with insulated walls; and install an insulated door. A year following their projects, First United reduced its source energy use intensity by 12.1%, total GHG emissions by 14.3%, total GHG emission intensity by 14.3%, and natural gas usage 13.3%.

Lemonville United Church (Stoufville, ON)

Received a grant to replace an oil-fired furnace with a heat pump system; upgrade electric system; replace ceiling fans in sanctuary; and replace lights with LEDs. A year following their projects, Lemonville United reduced its source energy use intensity by 16.5%, total GHG emissions by 88.1%, total GHG emission intensity by 88.2%, and energy costs by 16.8%.

Palgrave United Church (Palgrave, ON)

Received a grant to replace a furnace; install air conditioning; install an Ecobee thermostat; replace 42 light fixtures with LEDs; replace 3 ceiling fans; replace 9 receptacles; increase attic insulation to R60. A year following their projects, Palgrave United reduced its source energy use intensity by 20.9%, total GHG emissions by 53.0%, total GHG emission intensity by 52.8%, and natural gas usage by 60.7%.

Rennie’s United Church (Hinchenbrooke, QC)

Received a grant to replace the existing ceiling fans with new energy efficient fans with reversible blades and LED lights; remove old furnace and install new electric furnace and heatpump; and insulate attic. A year following their projects, Rennie’s United reduced its source energy use intensity by 37.5%, total GHG emissions by 99.5%, total GHG emission intensity by 100%, and energy costs by 55.2%.

Riverview United Church (Elmsdale, NS)

Received a grant to replace an oil furnace and tank with heat pumps; replace fluorescent lights with LEDs; and replace freezers and overhead fans. A year following their projects, Riverview United reduced its source energy use intensity by 49.1%, total GHG emissions by 44.6%, total GHG emission intensity by 44.8%, energy costs by 42.3%, and electricity usage by single 17.7%.

Southwood United Church (Calgary, AB)

Received a grant in support of the replacement of rooftop HVAC units; and the installation of nine smart thermostats. A year following their projects, Southwood United reduced its source energy use intensity by 28.6%, total GHG emissions by 48.3%, total GHG emission intensity by 48.3%, electricity usage by 50.3%, and natural gas usage by 21.9%.

St. Paul’s United Church (Stirling, ON)

Received a grant to replace a furnace in its office with a heat pump; replace four non-reversible ceiling fans in its sanctuary with reversible options; replace two refrigerators, two freezers, and a dishwasher; replace incandescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs with LEDs; as well as caulk and weather-strip air leaks around its building. A year following their projects, St. Paul’s United reduced its source energy use intensity by 16.1%, total GHG emissions by 30.5%, total GHG emission intensity by 30.3%, and natural gas usage by 34.1%.

St. Peter’s United Church (St Peter's, NS)

Received a grant to upgrade its electrical panel; ensure surge projection for the building; install two heat pumps; install a commercial ceiling fan; add additional plugs; replace twelve windows; and replace front doors with steel frame with full glass cathedral. A year following their projects, St. Peter’s United reduced its source energy use intensity by 43.1%, total GHG emissions by 37.9%, total GHG emission intensity by 38.1%, energy costs by 29.3%, oil usage from a single source 66.5%.

Trillium United Church (Cambridge, ON)

Received a grant to conduct an energy audit; install an energy efficiency LED sign; replace a freezer. A year following their projects, Trillium United reduced its source energy use intensity by 19.4.%, total GHG emissions by 24.8%, total GHG emission intensity by 24.8%, and natural energy usage by 28.4%.

Project Updates: September 2025

Many of our current program participants have successfully completed their planned renovations and upgrades, while others have received their one-year post-project energy reports. Here are the latest project updates:

Completed projects: 

Saint James United Church (Woodstock, NB)

Received a grant to repair and install energy efficient thermopane coverings over our three large stainglass windows.

St. John’s United Church (Cardinal, ON)

Received a grant to replace a large stained-glass window on the east side of the Sanctuary; replace three outdated ceiling fans in the sanctuary; replace old wooden panel church doors on the sanctuary with insulated steel doors; sealed and repaired window in gym; and replace six heating units with electric motors gym and hallways.

Project energy results: 

Athens United Church (Athens, ON)

Received a grant to replace lighting with LEDs; replace several windows; replace two wooden doors; insulate attic hall; replace a 20-year-old water heater; add two industrial ceiling fans in its sanctuary; replace two gas stoves with electric models. A year following their projects, Athens United reduced its source energy use intensity by 0.4%, total GHG emissions by 20.1%, total GHG emission intensity by 20.2%, and natural gas usage by 21.9%.

Central United Church (St. Thomas, ON)

Received a grant to replace two boilers. A year following their projects, Central United reduced its source energy use intensity by 15.9%, total GHG emissions and total GHG emission intensity by 33%, energy costs by 22.4%, and natural gas usage by 34%.

Crawford United Church (Crawford, ON)

Received a grant to replace propane furnace with air source heat pump system with zone heating; as well as an electrical upgrade. A year following their projects, Crawford United reduced its total GHG emissions by 86.8.

Fenwick United Church (Fenwick, ON)

Received a grant to replace its rooftop gas furnace with a 42,000 BTU central heat pump system; insulate the attic above its sanctuary; and replace exterior lights in its parking lot to LEDs. A year following their projects, Fenwick United did not experience any reductions.

Gordon Memorial United Church (Redcliff, AB)

Received a grant to increase insulation in its attic to R50; replace fluorescent lights with LEDs in both of its halls, kitchen, and freezer room; replace fans in its sanctuary with reversible options; install a photo-cell at the front of its porch; and purchase a large fridge and two freezers. A year following their projects, Gordon Memorial United reduced its source energy use intensity by 3.7%, total GHG emissions and total GHG emission intensity by 17.5%, electricity usage by 32.8%, and natural gas usage by 5.7%.

Hampton United Church (Hampton, ON)

Received a grant to install five mini split heat pumps, including three 24,000 btu units and two 18,000 btu units. A year following their projects, Hampton United reduced its source energy use intensity by 22.2%, total GHG emissions by 27.6%, total GHG emission intensity by 27.4%, energy costs by 12.3%, and electricity usage by 27.5%.

Spirit of Hope United Church (Edmonton, AB)

Received a grant to replace appliances in kitchen; install dual-pane sealed windows in the gym and daycare, LED fixtures throughout building, low-flow water fixtures, programmable thermostats, and a new 3-phase electrical power feed; replace hot water tank and main entry doors; sealing of all doors; as well as integrate an electrical rough-in to allow for future EV charging and PV array. A year following their projects, Spirit of Hope United did not experience any reductions.

St. Andrew’s United Church (New Richmond, QC)

Received a grant to replace its two furnaces and oil tank with a heat pump heating system; as well as replace its old electric baseboard heaters in the back of its hall and basement with new energy efficient models. A year following their projects, St. Andrew’s United reduced its source energy use intensity by 8.4%, total GHG emissions by 99.5%, total GHG emission intensity by 99.4%, and energy costs by 26.3%.

St. Andrew’s United Church (Queensborough, ON)

Received a grant to replace propane furnace with heat pumps; insulate 134 year old building; increase insulation in attic to R-80; repair stain glass windows and frames; replace doors to sanctuary and wooden windows in hall; and replace lights to LEDs. A year following their projects, St. Andrew’s United reduced its source energy use intensity by 12.2%, total GHG emissions by 80.8%, total GHG emission intensity by 80.8%, energy costs by 4.3%, and propane usage by 90.9%.

St. John’s United Church (Georgetown, Glen Williams, ON)

Received a grant to support the upgrade of its hot water pipe system. A year following their projects, St. John’s United reduced its source energy use intensity by 41.2%, total GHG emissions by 42.5%, total GHG emission intensity by 42.5.8%, energy costs by 26.8%, electricity usage by 31%, and natural gas usage by 43%.

Wesley United Church (St. John’s, NL)

Received a grant to replace two oil fired furnaces with electric furnaces and a new energy efficient oil furnace. A year following their projects, Wesley United reduced its source energy use intensity by 42.9%, total GHG emissions by 62%, total GHG emission intensity by 62%, energy costs by 29%, and fuel oil from a single source by 62.8%.

Project Updates: August 2025

Many of our current program participants have successfully completed their planned renovations and upgrades, while others have received their one-year post-project energy reports. Here are the latest project updates:

Completed projects: 

Carstairs United Church (Carstairs, AB)

Received a grant to install Energy Star windows on the North and West side of its building; install Energy Star natural gas water heater; caulk and seal windows and doors; replace light bulbs with LEDs; and install solar panels on rooftop with new subpanel.

First South United Church (Lunenburg, NS)

Received a grant to upgrade electrical panel; replace two basement windows; replace furnace and oil tank with heat pump; replace a wooden door with steel door; insulate basement and attic; caulk windows and doors; install LED lights in kitchen and choir loft; and replace hot water tank.

Merigomish United Church (Merigomish, NS)

Received a grant to upgrade its electrical panel; install heat pump and insulate entrance doors in its lower hall; caulk windows; replace fridge with new energy efficient model; replace water heater and blanket.

St. John’s United Church (Cardinal, ON)

Received a grant to remove stain glass window on the East side of its building and a louvered window in its gymnasium, and replace with brick; install three reversible circulating ceiling fans and insulated doors in its sanctuary; and replace six electric motors and rebuild all cages on the units.

Project energy results: 

First United Church (Bathurst, NB)

Received a grant to replace a refrigerator and dishwasher; and install two heat pumps. A year following their projects, First United reduced its source energy use intensity by 20%, total GHG emissions by 19.2%, total GHG emission intensity by 20%, energy costs by 15.5%, electricity usage by 19.9%.

Project Updates: June and July 2025

Many of our current program participants have successfully completed their planned renovations and upgrades, while others have received their one-year post-project energy reports. Here are the latest project updates:

Completed projects: 

Bolton United Church (Bolton, ON)

Received a grant to replace a water heater to an inline electric water heater; replace a dishwasher; replace air conditioning units in its 1970’s section of its building; replace two refrigerators’’ and one freezer; insulate the sanctuary roof and attic hatch; and replace most of the lights in its building with LEDs.

Coaldale United Church (Coaldale, AB)

Received a grant to install solar PV panels’; replace air conditioner and baseboard headers in its offices area with install a heat pump; replace and rewire sanctuary fans; replace exterior incandescent lights with dusk-to-dawn, motion detector LED lights; and weatherproof doors.

Ebenezer United Church (Midland, ON)

Received a grant to install Styrofoam under the cement floor; insulate basement walls with insulated concrete forms; upgraded exterior walls with 2x8 stud walls; insulate ceiling; replaced all windows; install heat pumps for each level of the church; insulated all exterior entrance doors.

Grace-Westminister United Church (Saskatoon, SK)

Received a grant to upgrade the lighting in its building with LEDS, including upgrades to fixtures and wiring.

Hope Springs United Church (Winchester, ON)

Received a grant to replace both its heating systems in the sanctuary and church hall as well as replace front doors.

Knox United Church (Brookfield, NS)

Received a grant to install LED lights with sensors; install heat pumps; and upgrade its electrical system capacity.

Spencerville United Church (Spencerville, ON)

Received a grant to replace al windows in its building; upgrading the amperage of its electrical system; and add additional plugs in kitchen to allow for two electrical stoves and refrigerators.

St. Matthew-Wesley United Church (Leitches Creek, NS)

Received a grant to replace rear roof, upgrade electrical system; install heat pump throughout its facility; install electrical baseboards; replace all windows; replace two sets of doors with Energy Star rated doors, conduct maintenance on its exterior water mitigation system; upgrade washrooms to meet accessibility standards; install blown in insulation in attic and all exterior walls; install new exterior siding, including insulated barrier; and decommission oil furnace.

Whitehorse United Church (Whitehorse, YT)

Received a grant to replace analog HVAC system controls; install modern automated control system; insulate cold air ducts; install insulated air flow control dampers; and install two heat pumps in sanctuary and church hall in basement.

Young United Church (Winnipeg, MB)

Received a grant to install new electric boilers, water heaters, and rooftop makeup air unit.

Project energy results: 

Cavendish United Church (Cavendish, PE)

Received a grant to install a heat pump on two levels of its building; replace a furnace hot water heater with an electric hot water heater; and replace lighting in its basement and entrance with LEDs. A year following their projects, Canvendish United did not see any energy reductions.

Glenwood United Church (Windsor, ON)

Received a grant to replace two boilers in its sanctuary with electric water heaters. A year following their projects, Glenwood United reduced its total GHG emissions by 1.8%, total GHG emission intensity by 2.1%, and natural gas usage 2.9%.

John Wesley United Church (Roddickton-Bide Arm, NL)

Received a grant to upgrade its electrical system capacity; install two heat pumps in its sanctuary; install an electrical heater; install blow-in insulation in the church attic; and install heater in the bathroom and foyer. A year following their projects, John Wesley United reduced its total GHG emissions by 79.3%, total GHG emission intensity by 79.4%.

Kingsley United Church (Estey’s Bridge, NB)

Received a grant to update its electrical panel to operate a new ENERGYSTAR wheelchair door, install insulation in attic. A year following their projects, Kingsley United reduced its source energy use intensity by 10.2%, total GHG emissions by 2.94%, total GHG emission intensity by 1.18%.

St. Paul’s United Church (Dundas, ON)

Received a grant to install heat pumps to serve 30% of total area of its building, including its offices, meeting rooms, Sunday school, and Young Christian Community areas; as well as install window coverings on its west-facing windows. A year following their projects, St. Paul’s United reduced its source energy use intensity by 7.6%, total GHG emissions by 15.1%, total GHG emission intensity by 15%, energy costs by 15.5%, electricity usage by 26.1%, and natural gas usage 15.1%.

Project Updates: May 2025

Several United Church communities of faith have recently received grant approval through the Faithful Footprints program to financially support energy conservation and renewable energy building projects. Many of our current program participants have successfully completed their planned renovations and upgrades, while others have received their one-year post-project energy reports. Here are the latest project updates:

Completed projects: 

Bells Corners United Church (Ottawa, ON)

Received a grant to upgrade insulation from R20 to R60 in approximately 13,000 sq. ft. of main hall and attic; converted 215 fluorescent lighting fixtures with LED lighting; replaced 18, 1960s era windows; repaired weatherstripping and mounting of 49 opening windows.

Camrose United Church (Camrose, AB)

Received a grant to install a 22 KWH array of 42 solar panels.

Fifty United Church (Winonna, ON)

Received a grant to replace existing furnace units with new, energy efficient gas units plus add air conditioning for lower and upper halls; recaulking windows; increase attic insulation of sanctuary from R30 to R60; replace light bulbs with LED bulb; install smart thermostat; and replace a 25+ year old freezer.

Lakeview United Church (Calgary, AB)

Received a grant to replace fridge with an Energy Star rated unit; replaced doors; weatherstrip older doors and windows; upgrade all lighting to LED; install photocell sensors dimmers; replace exterior lighting; increase roof insulation to R12; rebuild economizer controls for expansion air handling units; replace three thermostats with programmable versions.

St. James United Church (St. John’s, NL)

Received a grant to install seven new mini splits.

St. Paul’s United Church (Milk River, AB)

Received a grant to install 28 Energy Star egress windows in its basement; replace all doors and frames and weatherstrip and install hardware; replace all lighting in sanctuary and main floor with LED bulbs.

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Project energy results: 

Hope United Church (Alvinston, ON)

Received a grant to replace an old gas boiler steam heat system with an electric heat pump system.

A year following their projects, Hope United reduced its source energy use intensity by 68.8%, total GHG emissions by 94.3%, total GHG emission intensity by 94.3%, energy costs by 6.60%, and natural gas usage by 97.8%. 

Middle Stewiacke United Church (Brookfield, NS)

Received a grant to install heat pumps, replace lighting, and refrigerator.

A year following their projects, Middle Stewiacke United reduced its fuel oil usage by a single source by 2.4%. 

Arundel United Church (Arundel, QC)

Received a grant to replace its 50+ year old oil furnace with an electric furnace and a heat pump. system; install two programmable thermostats; replace single pane windows with thermal windows; add cellulose insulation to walls; and upgraded the ventilation in the attic.

A year following their projects, Arundel United reduced its source energy use intensity by 31.5%, total GHG emissions by 99.7%, total GHG emission intensity by 99.7%, and energy costs by 53.3%.

Howick United Church (Howick, QC)

Received a grant to upgrade an electrical entrance; replace two oil-burning furnaces with two 5-ton heat pumps; replace lights in its sanctuary and church halls with LED lighting; insulate hall walls with spray-foam insulation; and caulk windows.

A year following their projects, Arundel United reduced its source energy use intensity by 53.1%, total GHG emissions by 99.8%, total GHG emission intensity by 99.7%, and energy costs by 59.3%.

Project Updates: April 2025

Several United Church communities of faith have recently received grant approval through the Faithful Footprints program to financially support energy conservation and renewable energy building projects. Many of our current program participants have successfully completed their planned renovations and upgrades, while others have received their one-year post-project energy reports. Here are the latest project updates:

Approved projects:

Grace-Westminister United Church (Saskatoon, SK)

St. Stephen’s College (Edmonton, AB)

Completed projects: 

Knox United Church (Emo, ON)

Received a grant to re-insulate the main walls in its sanctuary; re-insulate, replace window and add exit door to its two small education rooms; re-insulate the walls and attic, and seal hatch in bathroom; replace two gas furnaces with ENERGYSTAR models; install two refrigerators, a commercial dishwasher, a water heater, and a mini-split heat pump; replace two ceiling fans; as well as enhance sanctuary lighting.

Little Current United Church (Little Current, ON)

Received a grant to replace its liter oil storage tanks and its oil-fired furnaces with with heat pumps a 55,000 BTW heat pump system with hot water coil for its sanctuary as well as install a new 200 amp electrical panel and a on-demand boiler.

Porcupine United Church (Porcupine, ON)

Received a grant to improve the exterior and interior insulation of its building including installing wool insulation, roof truss, and vapor barrier; as well as replace stove refrigerator, and dishwasher.

Port Wallis United Church (Dartmouth, NS)

Received a grant to install mini split heat pumps throughout the older sections of the building, which were previously serviced by baseboard hot water heating and oil fired boiler; replace two oil fired hot water boilers with an electric boiler; as well as replace oil fired domestic hot water heater with an electric heater.

St. John’s United Church (Moncton, NB)

Received a grant to upgrade the lighting within its building; replace exterior lighting to dusk-to-dawn LED fixtures; install three mini-splits in its soup kitchen/social hall; replace three doors; replace 11 basement windows and 12 basement window security grates; install two storm windows; as well as replace two damaged storm windows.

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Project energy results: 

Carmen United Church (Sydney Mines, NS)

Received a grant to install heat pumps to offload dependence on its furnace.

A year following their projects, Carmen United reduced its source energy use intensity by 54%, total GHG emissions and total GHG emission intensity by 33.6%, energy costs by 49.5%, and energy costs intensity by 49.7%.

Harmony - St. Mark’s United Church (Richards Landing, ON)

Received a grant to install 2 heat pumps in its hall and sanctuary to offload dependence on its 2 energy efficient propane furnaces that were installed in 2021; install a low-speed high-volume fan in its sanctuary; replace emergency exit lights; and replace all lighting in building with LED bulbs as well as refurbish fluorescent fixtures to adapt to LED tubes.

A year following their projects, Harmony - St. Mark’s United reduced its source energy use intensity by 20.3%, total GHG emissions by 20.2%, and propane usage by 26.5%. 

Harmony United Church (Brantford, ON)

Received a grant to replaced the majority of incandescent light fixtures and bulbs throughout the church building with LEDs; replace two gas furnaces with two new 112,000 BTU high efficiency gas furnaces; and replace its 1940,s Warden King 41000 BTU boiler, with two new Navien NCB200 boilers.

A year following their projects, Harmony United reduced its source energy use intensity by 15.6%, total GHG emissions by 28.8%, total GHG emission intensity by 28.6%, electricity usage by 25.9%, and natural gas usage by 29.2%. 

Project Updates: March 2025

Several United Church communities of faith have recently received grant approval through the Faithful Footprints program to financially support energy conservation and renewable energy building projects. Many of our current program participants have successfully completed their planned renovations and upgrades, while others have received their one-year post-project energy reports. Here are the latest project updates:

Approved Projects:

Camp Tapawingo (Parry Sound, ON)

Carstairs Bancroft United Church (Carstairs, AB)

St. James and St. John’s United Church (Miramichi, NB)

Woodhouse United Church (Port Dover, ON)

Robertson Memorial United Church (Nakusp, BC)

Islington United Church (Toronto, ON)

Spring Park United Church (Charlottetown, PE)

Grace-Westminster United Church (Saskatoon, SK)

Hope Springs United Church (Winchester, ON)

Royal York Road United Church (Etobicoke, ON)

First South United Church (First South, NS)

Completed Projects:

Ladysmith First United Church (Ladysmith, BC)

Received a grant to replace all lighting in the church with LEDs; install four weekly programmable thermostats; install a dishwasher, refrigerator, and freezer; add insulation to kitchen walls and ceiling; and replace three entrances with a single and two double fiberglass doors.

Sandford United Church (Uxbridge, ON)

Received a grant to replace its oil tank with a cold climate heat pump system with a 15kW electrical resistance; insulate its attic to R60; replace incandescent bulbs throughout the church to LEDs; replace refrigerator with an ENERGYSTAR model; install an insulting jacket for its existing hot water tank

Trinity United Church (New Glasgow, NS)

Received a grant to replace the electric-baseboard-heated section of the building with one 60,000 BTU multi-zone outdoor heat pump unit with four indoor units and one 15,000 BTU single-zone unit; install two wireless smart thermostats; replace a set of double exterior doors in the lower-level multi-purpose room with a new single ENERGYSTAR-rated exterior door.

Trinity United Church (Grimsby, ON)

Received a grant to reduce reliance on its natural gas boilers by installing 16 mini-split heat pumps in the two major rooms of its church.

First United Church (St. Thomas, ON)

Received a grant to replace 21 single-paned windows on the upper level of its building.

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Project Energy Results: 

Clandeboye United Church (Clandeboye, MB)

Received a grant to replace 6 emergency exits, including emergency lights; replace 19 fluorescent lights with LED lights; replace wooden back door with steel door; replace 48 bulbs in sanctuary with LED dimmable bulbs; increase attic insulation from R16 to R50; install an Eco Smart thermostat; replace hot water tank; replace 3 toilets with low flush; replace a stove with energy efficiency model; and repair 2 stained glass windows. A year following their projects, Clandeboye United did not experience any energy carbon or energy reductions, which can be due to a wide range of reasons, including variations in building use and operational demands.

O’Leary United Church (O’Leary, PE)

Received a grant to replace 2 oil furnaces with 8 heat pumps. A year following their projects, O’Leary United reduced its source energy use intensity by 42.8%, total GHG emissions by 57.7%, total GHG emission intensity by 57.8%, energy costs by 55.3%, energy costs intensity by 55.4%, and oil usage from a single source by 96.5%. 

St. Andrew's United Church (Lacombe, AB)

Received a grant to replace 120 fixtures throughout its building with LEDs; replace electrical wiring; set up 2 pre-installed HVAC units; install blown-in insulation in attics; replace 16 windows in its social hall with triple pane windows; replace 3 outside doors; replace thermostats; install insulation on inside walls of the entire building - covering the cement block and brick. A year following their projects, St. Andrew's United reduced its source energy use intensity by 15.9%, total GHG emissions by 29.5%, total GHG emission intensity by 29.6%, electrical usage by 12%, and natural gas usage by 29.4%. 

St. Andrew's United Church (North Vancouver, BC)

Received a grant to replace lighting to LEDs in its church and Christian Education building. A year following their projects, St. Andrew's United reduced its source energy use intensity by 0.9%, total GHG emissions by 13.4%, total GHG emission intensity by 13.3%, and natural gas usage by 13.3%. 

Trinity United Church (Listowel, ON)

Received a grant to purchase components from the original supplier of its existing sanctuary lights to convert the lights from fluorescent to LED technology. A year following their projects, Trinity United reduced its source energy use intensity by 19.4%, total GHG emissions by 33.6%, total GHG emission intensity by 33.7%, and natural gas usage by 34.2%. 

Trinity United Church (Ottawa, ON)

Received a grant to remove 1 of 2 gas boilers; install 3 air-source heat pumps; install foam insulation on the upper portion of one basement wall; replace all incandescent lights, including pendant lights in its sanctuary with LEDs; and replace 2 refrigerators with new Energy Star models. A year following their projects, Trinity United reduced its source energy use intensity by 33.4%, total GHG emissions by 65.7%, total GHG emission intensity by 65.6%, energy costs by 5.7%, energy costs intensity by 5.6%, and natural gas usage by 68.8%.