Our commitment to lowering our carbon footprint
At Hasbury Community Church we are committed to reducing waste and energy consumption in order to reduce carbon emmissions. The main church building to the front was erected in 2011. This was built to very high energy efficiency standards. The rear part of the building, erected in the 1980s has also benefited from significant improvements. The building has been upgraded with new thermally efficient windows and doors. It has also received a new roof which includes new high efficiency insulation.
We have reduced our electricity usage thanks to a 20 panel solar PV installation. This in turn, reduces our reliance on generating electricity using fossil fuels. These measures mean that our combined old and new buildings have achieved an EPC and DEC rating of grade C+, which is good for a large commercial type building. We continue to investigate ways of reducing energy use and continue to carry out further improvements.
New for 2025 – Net Zero by 2030
In July 2025 we committed to achieving Net Zero by 2030, in line with many national church denominations and other organisations.
Our next step along this journey will be to install a huge addition to our solar pV installation. This will add a further 10kW generation capacity. Generating further excess electricity will enable us to export more clean energy to the grid. We have also registered as an Eco Church and will be working towards achieving the Silver Award by the end of 2025.
We are proud to be the custodians of a modern and efficient building which has become a hub of activities for the local community. As well as an extensive programme of events held by the church, the buildings are also used by Pilates, Footworks Dance academy, local elections and several others.
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you; the birds of the air, and they will tell you; ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of every human being.”