Case studies from Devon parishes and mission communities

Across the county churches are taking action to protect God's creation.

Over 80 churches and clergy have switched to green power supplier Ecotricity with a special deal negotiated by Exeter Diocese
Five Devon churches have become Eco-congregations
Wood pellet boiler installed at St Paul, Gulworthy
Photovoltaics on the roof at St John, Shiphay, Torquay
Air source heat-pump installed at St Bartholomew’s House, Ogwell, Newton Abbot
Zone heating in Prysten Hall, St Andrew, Plymouth
Tree Bog toilet installed at St Philip and St James, Escot
Travel Survey report and recommendations in St James, Exeter
Monthly Creation Spirituality services at All Saints, Sparkwell
Travel Plan and Car-free day at Diocesan Offices, the Old Deanery
Travel questionnaire for Senior Diocesan Staff

Exeter Shrinking the Footprint
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