Plan for a Sustainable Future
NET ZERO PLANNING
Map Your Stewardship
You want to work toward a sustainable future, but it’s hard to make progress when energy projects feel too technical or expensive to begin. Is net zero even possible for Catholic organizations with old and historic buildings?
What you need is a plan.
Starting with a free energy assessment, Catholic Energies will give you a clear picture of where your energy stewardship stands today and how you can realistically move toward net zero.
One Step at a Time
You don’t have to solve everything at once. The goal is a clear roadmap for your organization—one that helps you reduce costs, strengthen facilities, care for creation, and make wise decisions for the future of your mission. Your sustainability plan will take into account facility needs and funding considerations so your plan remains practical and achievable.
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“Reducing our carbon footprint is a passion for all of us in keeping with the tenets of our Catholic faith to be good stewards of our environment. This investment demonstrates our commitment to educating our students and school community on the importance of environmental stewardship beginning at the pre-K through 12th grade level and carrying us throughout our lives.”
PATRICK PATTERSON
Principal and Head of School, Roanoke Catholic School
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Net zero planning is a strategic roadmap to reduce and eventually eliminate a facility’s net greenhouse gas emissions. Catholic Energies helps churches, schools, dioceses, and religious orders plan energy efficiency upgrades, electrification, and renewable energy adoption to align with Laudato Si and long-term sustainability goals.
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We analyze your current energy use, building systems, and emissions profile, then create a phased plan that prioritizes cost-effective improvements. This includes timelines, capital planning guidance, and integration with existing facility master plans.
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Yes, net zero is achievable for older church, school, and monastery buildings. Historic and older buildings can achieve significant emissions reductions through efficiency improvements, electrification, and renewable energy adoption, either on- or off-site. Catholic Energies tailors plans to balance preservation, cost, and impact.
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