A church in Cheshire is organising a public forum to inspire residents of the town of Upton to adopt a range of carbon offsetting measures.

The Upton United Reformed Church is following the example of the nearby village of Ashton Hayes, which recently became England's first entirely carbon-neutral locality.

"The church itself is looking to lead the way," said John Hainsworth, of Churches Together told the Chester Chronicle. "We have double glazing installed. We will also make the building better insulated."

Insulation such as double glazing reduces energy consumption levels by trapping heat indoors, thereby reducing energy waste and so lessening the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere.

"We are working to become an eco-congregation and are trying to demonstrate our concern for the earth," said Mr Hainsworth.

The church elder added: "We want to make sure we conserve gas, electricity and water and we act in an environmentally-friendly way."

Also speaking at the event - to be held at the church on October 3rd - will be Dr Roy Alexander from energy conservation group CRed.

Dr Alexander was instrumental in calculating the carbon footprint for Ashton Hayes before that village became entirely carbon neutral.

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Author:  Joanne McCabe

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