In October 2025, the first phase of work began to make the mother church of our diocese, Liverpool Cathedral more sustainable for generations of worshippers to come.
That first initial stage of preparing the Cathedral for the installation of an air source heat pump has now been completed. Now in January 2026, the work to install the air source heat pump is taking place. This work is expected to last 8 weeks and will be completed in early March.
The Air Source Heat Pump will replace the traditional, carbon-intensive heating systems with a more sustainable alternative. It works by absorbing heat from the outside air to warm the building, even in colder months. By using renewable energy, the Cathedral will rely less on fossil fuels, significantly reducing carbon emissions. The new system will also help them manage their energy use more efficiently, reducing emissions and ultimately lowering costs to heat the cathedral. This sustainable way of heating Liverpool Cathedral well help keep visitors and worshipers warmed throughout the colder months and will help heat the underfloor heating in the Well.
This project is a vital step towards a greener and more sustainable future – not only for the Cathedral, but for the whole diocese. The environmental changes we’re making today will help protect our cathedral for generations to come. If you feel inspired by the work Liverpool Cathedral is taking towards sustainability, there’s many ways you and your church can get involved too and start your own net zero journey – whether that’s by joining the Eco Church scheme, upgrading lights, boilers and heating systems as well as improving insulation.
From Monday 12th January, the Church of England opens up it’s Energy Foot Print Tool for 2026. This straight forward way to record your energy use and help you take practical measures to reduce your energy use and make your church more sustainable.
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.
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.
Find out more about EFT here.
