In 2006, a goal of Net Zero Energy Use was established by the Trustees. We want to be good stewards of:
We also want to lead by example.
Through conservation and efficiency measures, we reduced our buildings' (church building and parsonage) oil use by 3,500 gallons/year, total energy use by 70%, and our carbon footprint and other pollution by 80%. Installation of a solar array was the last step, so we now generate more energy than we use.
This saves $17,000/year with less than a 15-year payback.
Holy Trinity replaced its failing 1950s radiant heating system with modern high-efficiency boilers, smart zoning, and new in-floor radiant piping, cutting heating costs by 40%, reducing water use, and greatly improving comfort and reliability.
Eliot Church in Newton transformed its historic 1845 building into an ENERGY STAR®–certified, solar-powered, highly efficient facility, cutting energy use and carbon emissions by over 40% while engaging its congregation and community in climate action and advocacy.
A historic 1840 church that became a catalyst for its community, cutting carbon emissions by more than 62 metric tons and energy costs by over $25,000 a year through boiler conversion, LED lighting, new windows, heat pumps, and rooftop solar.
