Church solar blog
In-depth articles for PCC members, churchwardens, treasurers and diocesan property officers. Faculty jurisdiction, Buildings for Mission, listed-building consent, parish energy strategy, and the Church of England net zero 2030 pathway.
Faculty Jurisdiction
Faculty Jurisdiction and Solar PV: 2026 PCC Guide
Step-by-step CofE faculty application guide for parish solar. What the DAC looks for, Statement of Significance drafting, PCC-to-grant timescales.
22 April 2026 · SEO Dons Editorial
Grants
Buildings for Mission Grants 2026: PCC Guide
Buildings for Mission is the CofE's biggest parish solar funding route in 2026. How to apply, what makes a successful bid, typical award sizes by diocese.
8 April 2026 · SEO Dons Editorial
Listed Buildings
Solar Panels on Listed Churches: 2026 Heritage Design
Designing solar PV for Grade I, II* and II listed parish churches. Panel colour, mounting, slope selection — what Historic England and SPAB want to see.
25 March 2026 · SEO Dons Editorial
Strategy
'Hall First' Parish Solar Energy Strategy
Why most parishes should start solar with the hall not the church. Higher self-consumption, simpler permitting, faster payback, much lower risk.
10 March 2026 · SEO Dons Editorial
Grants
Listed Places of Worship VAT Grant: 20% Off Church Solar
The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme reimburses 20% VAT on listed-church solar PV. Most parishes don't know or claim late. How to claim properly.
26 February 2026 · SEO Dons Editorial
Eco Church
Eco Church: Solar PV Earns Bronze, Silver, Gold
A Rocha UK Eco Church awards Bronze, Silver and Gold across 5 categories. How parish solar installs earn Buildings credits and how to log them properly.
12 February 2026 · SEO Dons Editorial
Net Zero
Diocesan Net Zero Plans 2026 for Your Parish
Every CofE diocese has a Net Zero plan to the 2030 General Synod commitment. What's in these plans, what they ask of parishes, how solar PV fits.
22 January 2026 · SEO Dons Editorial