Religious groups lead the way on ‘green’ challenges

Symon Hill discovers how religious buildings are tackling their environmental impact

by Symon Hill 2nd September 2011

Britain’s Baptists look set to be the first religious group in the UK to use solar-powered electricity at their national headquarters. They have begun to install nearly two hundred solar panels at Baptist House, based in Didcot. The arrival of the panels marks the latest step in an increasing trend for ‘green’ adaptations to churches, mosques and other religious buildings.