Churches are dependent upon donations from the congregation to stay afloat which is why so many are now hard pressed to keep up with the high costs associated with running the church and grounds. In fact, the cost of electricity is skyrocketing, even with the current competition amongst energy suppliers. Solar electricity for churches is perhaps the best way to reduce the burden on church members who are probably undergoing the same financial hardships at home.
Solar Electricity for Churches
When having New Energy Futures come out to discuss the church’s energy needs, it is important to discuss government grants which may be available to help offset the cost of a solar installation. If Sunday collections are down due to a shaky economy, there are grants that can actually help generate income to make payments on a new solar panels installation. The Feed in Tariff (FIT) scheme provides income for electricity that is generated, and again for the excess that is fed into the grid.
However, the great part about getting paid for feeding excess electricity into the grid is that churches don’t use much electricity throughout the week! On those days the metre will show that more power is going back to the grid which will provide an even greater income to pay towards the cost of the initial solar installation. After that, any income earned will be pure profit!
One thing to be aware of when looking for grants is that amounts are dependent upon the supplier so check with an assortment of energy suppliers to see where you can get the best deal. There is actually a great bit of competition amongst energy suppliers so there will certainly be at least a few in your community for you to choose from. The lowest price electricity you can buy may not be the best option if another supplier can get the church a better grant. Keep that in mind when getting quotes.
Perhaps your church council is reluctant to install solar power because they don’t want to detract from the beauty of the church with a solar installation planted on the roof. Not to worry – rooftop solar panels are not the only type you can avail yourselves of as there are standalone systems as well. Talk to the New Energy Futures installation expert who comes to do an assessment about your concerns in this regard. As a matter of fact, a standalone solar panel installation may work better for your church depending on the pitch of the roof and the direction it is facing. This is something you can’t know until a full assessment is made.
There is no time like the present to get matters under control when it comes to cutting your expenditures on energy. With a free no obligation onsite consultation with an MCS accredited installer from New Energy Futures you will have the best options to present your council when you next meet to decide on church affairs. However, don’t settle for anything less than Microgeneration Certification Scheme installers and equipment because lacking that you will not qualify for government grants. New Energy Futures at Solar Install has the best of both to offer.
