The Church of England’s Energy Foot Printer Tool (EFT) is now live and ready for churches across the Diocese of Liverpool to enter your energy usage from 2025.
Last year, we saw 54% of our churches submit their EFT. This year, we would love to see more of our churches from across the diocese getting involved and helping to make our whole diocese more sustainable for generations to come.
Every footprint we leave behind shapes God’s creation. Recording your energy use is an unseen but essential act of caring for people and the planet. By measuring and reducing energy use, we take practical steps to combat the impact of climate change and live out our calling to love our neighbours.
Completing the EFT is a simple but powerful way to support the Church of England’s shared journey to net zero. Each year’s data builds a clearer picture of our carbon footprint and helps us act more strategically together.
The Net Zero Carbon Team will be posting regular updates, guides and other usual forms of information to help you whilst completing your EFT. If you require any support whilst completing your EFT, please get in touch with Phil Leigh, Diocesan Environmental Officer and NZC2030 Programme Lead who will help you with your EFT submission.
By completing your EFT, you become one step closer to being able to apply for a Quick Wins Grant to help fund sustainable upgrades to your church, whether that be solar panels, environmentally friendly lighting, boilers and much more!
Why Completing the EFT Helps Your Church
Filling in the EFT gives your church:
- A clear understanding of your energy use
See where energy is used across the year and spot where reductions could be made. - Insights to reduce costs
The tool can highlight areas where energy may be wasted, helping you make wise, targeted decisions that could lower bills. - Access to national net zero funding
EFT completion is now an essential requirement for parishes wishing to apply for national funding. - A role in the national picture
Your data contributes to understanding how the Church of England is progressing towards our net zero 2030 commitment.
Together, every submission helps build a more accurate national picture of carbon use across our churches.
Who Can Complete the EFT?
Anyone with access to your church’s energy bills can complete the survey, including:
- Treasurer
- Churchwarden
- Administrator
- PCC member responsible for buildings or finance
It usually takes less than an hour.
What You’ll Need
To complete the EFT, you’ll need:
- Gas, electricity and other fuel bills covering January–December 2025
- Readings or billing information for each supply
- Basic details about your building(s)
You can save your progress and return at any time during the open window.
