Low Carbon, Higher Power

Low Carbon, Higher Power continues with a new episode featuring Paul Gilligan, CEO of Pure Leapfrog.

In this episode, we explore the exciting potential of community energy: what it is, how it works, and how churches, schools and communities could benefit from locally generated renewable power. We also look at our South West Net Zero Hub-funded project, delivered in partnership with Pure Leapfrog, which is helping us explore how church-owned and church-influenced assets could support community energy across the diocese.

Here’s what’s coming up:
•Paul explains what community energy is and why it matters
•How locally generated renewable power could support churches, schools and communities
•The role of Pure Leapfrog and the South West Net Zero Hub-funded project
•How church-owned and church-influenced assets could help unlock new opportunities
•Reducing energy bills, strengthening local resilience and supporting the journey to Net Zero
•Practical partnerships that can help turn ambition into action

All this and much more in this episode of Low Carbon, Higher Power.

It’s back … and this time, we’ve flipped the script. 

Low Carbon, Higher Power returns with a fresh reboot, and this time Bishop Michael steps into the interviewer’s seat. 

In this relaunch episode, Bishop Michael puts Net Zero Project Lead Dan in the hot seat, tackling the big questions about Net Zero across the diocese. They discuss all things Net Zero; what’s changing, and what it means for our churches, schools, and communities. 

Here’s what’s coming up:

•Dan talks about his background in environmental work
•The ambitious 2030 net zero target, and clarifying the definition of net zero 
•Church engagement, the specific challenges faced by schools, and Dan discusses the advances in clergy housing 
•Rising energy costs and the need for energy resilience
•Heat pumps and solar panels
•Practical tips for boosting efficiency - plus examples of innovative heating

All this and much more in this relaunch episode!

This one’s a little different. In this special episode of Low Carbon, Higher Power, regular host Dan swaps seats with producer and tech lead Harry to go behind the scenes of the podcast.

From dodgy heating systems to diocesan net zero strategy, they cover it all — including a quickfire quiz to test what Harry’s picked up along the way. They also talk about the challenges and opportunities of decarbonising church buildings, balancing theology with tech, and the real process behind setting up and editing each episode.

You’ll hear about:

- What it actually takes to get churches to net zero
- Whether offsetting overseas is the right approach
- How infrared heating is working in real churches
- Why creation care isn’t just about tech — and where prayer fits in
- The strange science of heating people in coats
- Their most exciting upcoming projects

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This one’s a little different. In this special episode of Low Carbon, Higher Power, regular host Dan swaps seats with producer and tech lead Harry to go behind the scenes of the podcast.

From dodgy heating systems to diocesan net zero strategy, they cover it all — including a quickfire quiz to test what Harry’s picked up along the way. They also talk about the challenges and opportunities of decarbonising church buildings, balancing theology with tech, and the real process behind setting up and editing each episode.

You’ll hear about:

- What it actually takes to get churches to net zero
- Whether offsetting overseas is the right approach
- How infrared heating is working in real churches
- Why creation care isn’t just about tech — and where prayer fits in
- The strange science of heating people in coats
- Their most exciting upcoming projects

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🎧 Episode 5 – Creation Care, Planetwise Living & the Power of Prayer with Dave Bookless
🔥 Low Carbon, High Power – Conversations at the intersection of faith, sustainability, and the fight for our planet.

In this episode, we visit Southall, West London, with Dr. Dave Bookless – Director of Theology for A Rocha International, teacher, author of Planetwise, and lifelong advocate for creation care. From a rubbish dump epiphany to global influence, Dave shares the journey that led him from local parish ministry to shaping environmental theology across continents.

We dive into the theology behind climate action, reflect on personal challenges and grief within the A Rocha family, and explore how prayer, activism, and community intersect in the global mission to protect creation.

⛪ What You’ll Hear About:

How a rubbish dump changed Dave’s life – and sparked Planetwise

Balancing theology, travel, and the carbon cost of mission

Is offsetting enough? And why Climate Stewards is different

Why prayer and spirituality matter as much as climate action

Behind the scenes of global creation care movements

The rise of Eco Church & local-global expressions of sustainability

Cultural blind spots in global climate conversations

Why churches must move from comfort to calling

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🔥 Low Carbon, High Power – Conversations at the intersection of faith, sustainability, and the fight for our planet.

In this episode, we sit down with Caroline Pomeroy —  director of Climate Stewards — to explore the powerful, complex world of carbon offsetting. From the early days of starting Climate Stewards to tackling tough questions about justice, accountability, and impact, this is a conversation full of challenge, clarity, and conviction.

Hear Caroline’s personal “carbon confession,” learn how offsetting can (and can’t) help us fight climate change, and get inspired by how faith communities are leading the charge with real action.

⛪ What You’ll Hear About:

• What carbon offsetting really is (plain English only)
• Why Climate Stewards isn’t your average offsetting organisation
• Where the projects happen — and how they benefit host communities
• Can offsetting be just? Tackling justice, equity & power dynamics
• The carbon footprint of churches & schools: is it worth offsetting?
• Community-led projects that actually work
• Caroline’s favourite (and most difficult) project stories
• What gives her hope for the future — especially in the Church 🌍

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🎧 Episode 3 – Bishop of Norwich on Climate Change, Church Action & Net Zero by 2030
🔥 Low Carbon, High Power – Conversations at the intersection of faith, sustainability, and the fight for our planet.

In this episode, we’re at the House of Lords with Bishop Graham Usher, the Church of England’s lead bishop for environmental issues. We dive deep into how the Church is stepping up in the climate crisis — from net zero targets by 2030 to solar panels on church roofs, biodiversity in churchyards, and a powerful call to creation care.

Discover how faith-based climate action is changing hearts, transforming parishes, and influencing national policy — all through a lens of hope, action, and environmental justice. 🌿

⛪ What You’ll Hear About:

Net Zero 2030: Ambition or Reality?

What the Church of England is really doing on climate

How worship and wildflowers are attracting new people to church

Behind the scenes at COP26, COP16, and Anglican climate leadership

The Church Commissioners’ divestment from fossil fuels

The spiritual roots of sustainability 🌱

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How can churches, schools, and historic buildings become more energy efficient without losing their character? In this episode of Low Carbon Higher Power, we speak with Matt Fulford, CEO & sustainability expert, about:

• The real challenges of making old buildings sustainable
• How churches & schools can reduce energy costs without major changes
• The role of insulation, heat pumps & smart tech in net zero solutions
• Why sustainability matters for faith spaces, education & beyond

If you're curious about energy efficiency, retrofitting historic buildings, and the future of sustainability, this episode is packed with insights!

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What do cold draughts, faith, public health, and climate change have in common? Bishop Michael joins us to break it all down! From his unexpected war on draughts to the links between science, faith and climate action, we explore why real change starts with the heart—and how small shifts in thinking can lead to big impacts on our planet.

🚪💨 Why is Bishop Michael so passionate about eliminating draughts?
🦠 How do science, faith and climate change go hand in hand?
❤️ Why does the fight for a better world start inside us?

This episode challenges the way we think about faith, science, and sustainability. Don’t miss it!

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