The Provincial Net Zero team is excited to announce that the roll-out of the Energy Footprint Tool will be commencing over the coming weeks. The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is the online software, developed for the SEC, to gather greenhouse gas emissions data from across the Province. This is an essential part of learning to reduce our carbon footprint as part of the Net Zero Action Plan.
The roll-out of the Energy Footprint Tool will happen in stages, one Diocese at a time, with the aim of everyone having access to the tool by early September. In most cases, the Vestry Treasurer will be contacted regarding access to the EFT. Vestry Treasurers are most likely to have access to utility bills, which are needed to input the relevant energy consumption information into the tool. So, if you are a member of clergy or part of an eco-group, do not worry about accessing the log-in details – instead ask your treasurer if they have received these.
When it comes to filling in the tool, the steps are simple, and will take about ten minutes to complete. All the information needed will be found in your charge’s utility bills. The EFT is currently used to capture energy usage for church buildings and church halls only – not rectories. To find the answers to some FAQs please see below.
A training presentation will be sent along with the log-in details to all Vestry Treasurers. For further queries, please contact Neil Rawlins from the Net Zero team.
Inputting your charge’s data is crucial to measuring our carbon footprint and helping the SEC move towards Net Zero. Please do encourage one another in this task.
Neil Rawlins, Carbon Projects and Data Officer
