Church of England unveils £30m energy saving plan to 'help safeguard God's creation'

Michael Holder
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Thousands of churches, cathedrals, schools, and clergy houses set to benefit from green energy upgrades and audits through £30m funding pot

More than a thousand churches, cathedrals, schools, and clergy houses across England are set to benefit from energy saving audits and upgrades through a new £30m a funding pot confirmed today by the Church...

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