LOW CARBON HEATING & HVAC
TAKING STEPS TO CREATE A NET ZERO CHURCH AND VICARAGE
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ossley Hill Vicarage is set to become the first fully decarbonised clergy home in the Diocese
of Liverpool, marking a significant step forward in both the Diocese of Liverpool and the Church of England’s journey towards net zero carbon. Work began in May 2025, with the vicarage retrofitted with an air source heat pump, solar panels, battery storage, upgraded radiators and double glazing. The project has been made possible through a national Net Zero Demonstrator grant, awarded to explore how clergy housing can be made more energy efficient, affordable to run and environmentally sustainable.
A DECARBONISED VICARAGE Following the works, the vicarage will be fully decarbonised, eliminating around 33,500 kWh of fossil fuel energy use each year and operating with zero operational carbon emissions. Energy bills are also expected to reduce by around 80%, delivering an estimated annual saving of £3,250. The grant is also supporting Mossley Hill Church,
with the long term aim of achieving both a net zero church and vicarage, and fully decarbonising emissions from both buildings.
“We are delighted to have been chosen,” commented Revd Rachel Archer, Vicar at Mossley Hill Church. “This grant gives us the opportunity to begin that journey with the right support, helping us understand what might be possible for our church, and we hope it will also help inform other churches and dioceses as they begin their own journeys. It also recognises that we cannot do this alone. As well as guiding us on the practical steps, we are being supported with advice on how we might raise the funds needed in the future, which is a real encouragement.” As one of the Church of England’s
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demonstrator projects, Mossley Hill will also help build knowledge and experience for the Diocese of Liverpool and neighbouring dioceses such as Chester and Manchester, offering a practical example of how churches and clergy housing can move towards a lower carbon future. Archer added: “We hope the grant will give
us a roadmap for how to reach the national church’s ambitious net zero target, and to play
our part in being good stewards of God’s creation. The project is already having an impact within the congregation, with growing interest in sustainability and the church’s environmental work.”
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TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION - ADVERTORIAL
Heat pump manufacturer, Clade Engineering Systems, strengthens leadership team with appointment of new Sales Director
Clade Engineering Systems, the UK’s leading manufacturer of natural refrigerant air source heat pumps for commercial & industrial use, has appointed Tom Wilson as its new Sales Director, reinforcing the company’s strategic growth ambitions as it prepares for full integration into the Groupe Atlantic portfolio. Tom’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for Clade, as demand for natural refrigerant heat pump solutions continues to grow across commercial and industrial applications. With extensive experience across merchant, operations and strategic sales leadership, Tom will play a key role in supporting consultants, specifiers and contractors navigating the transition to low carbon heating.
Sales and Operations Director in 2014, overseeing a business with a turnover exceeding £300 million and a workforce of more than 1,000 employees. Following his departure from BSS in 2022, Tom has undertaken a number of consultancy roles across the sector, most recently working with a natural refrigerant
HVACR solutions provider, further strengthening his expertise in low carbon heating technologies.
Tom Wilson
Commenting in his new role, Tom said: “I’m delighted to be part of the Clade team, especially at such an exciting time in the industry, where energy transition is a reality, not just a dry policy. The growth in demand of heat pumps in the commercial sector reflects this, with the increasing focus on natural refrigerant based heat pumps driving the HVAC and built environment ever forward to a more sustainable future. Clade is a leader in this field and it is my intention to work with the excellent team there to build upon its reputation and drive growth.” The appointment of Tom as sales Director reflects Clade’s continued investment in both commercial and brand development as it expands its presence in the UK and wider European HVAC markets. With a strong leadership team now in place, the company is well positioned to support building services consultants and specifiers seeking high performance, low carbon heating solutions aligned with evolving regulatory and sustainability requirements.
Tom brings with him decades of experience in the HVAC and building services sector, having built a long-standing career with BSS, one of the UK’s key distributors of pipeline and heating solutions. Beginning in sales and branch operations roles in the 1980s, he progressed through the organisation to become
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