Hathersage Methodist Church marks Energy Saving Week

Hathersage marks Energy Saving Week

Energy Saving week takes place in January each year and this year from 17-25 January 2025. It is a national campaign to raise awareness about energy efficiency, to help people and organisations reduce bills and reduce their carbon footprint.

Hathersage Methodist Church is marking this by moving their Sunday services from their chapel
space into the church hall for the cold months of winter, from January to March. The hall is much better insulated than the chapel space, so is easier to heat, and less energy is wasted. This is part of the church’s commitment to protect the environment by reducing energy use. Additional benefits are that the energy bills are lower, and the congregation is warmer on Sundays!

During this period when Sunday services will be in the Hall, the church will be installing ceiling insulation in the chapel space. This is all part of the Eco Church project in Hathersage, where the church is raising funds to insulate the whole building stage by stage, and get it ready for renewable energy. As well as reducing the church’s own carbon footprint, it is a good way to raise awareness in the local community about steps we can all take to reduce energy use and protect the planet.

Visit https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/ for energy saving tips for households. Find out more about the Hathersage Methodist Church project at https://www.hathersagemethodist.org.uk/eco-church.html