Low Carbon, Higher Power podcast - Diocese of Bath & Wells

Welcome to our environment podcast, Low Carbon, Higher Power – where we explore the intersection of climate action, community, and belief, tackling big questions about how to live sustainably while staying true to our values. From renewable energy to responsible living, from theology to technology, we break down complex issues with insight, humour, and hope.

Community Energy: Local action, lasting change and the journey to Net Zero

Low Carbon, Higher Power continues with a new episode featuring Paul Gilligan, CEO of Pure Leapfrog, exploring the potential of community energy for churches, schools and communities across the diocese.

Tune in to hear:

✅ What community energy is and why it matters
✅  How locally generated renewable power could support churches, schools and communities
✅  The South West Net Zero Hub-funded project with Pure Leapfrog
✅  Reducing energy bills and strengthening local resilience
✅  Practical partnerships that can help turn ambition into action

You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel. For other ways to listen, visit our podcast webpage.

Step by Step to Net Zero: Energy resilience and practical progress in Bath & Wells

Tune in as the tables are turned on our presenter, Dan Wills, who is interviewed by Bishop Michael in this relaunch episode.

Tune in to hear:

✅ Dan talks about his background in environmental work
✅ The ambitious 2030 net zero target, and clarifying the definition of net zero
✅ Church engagement, the specific challenges faced by schools, and Dan discusses the advances in clergy housing
✅ Rising energy costs and the need for energy resilience
✅ Heat pumps and solar panels

You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel, For other ways to listen, visit our podcast webpage.

Behind the Podcast: Net Zero, Infrared Heating & a Rubbish Quiz

Tune in to hear:

✅What it actually takes to get churches to net zero
✅How infrared heating is working in real churches
✅Why creation care isn’t just about tech — and where prayer fits in
✅The strange science of heating people in coats

You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel. For other ways to listen, visit our podcast webpage.

Faith, Ecology & Theological Activism: Dave Bookless

Tune in to hear:

✅Why prayer and spirituality matter as much as activism
✅The rise of Eco Church and local-global expressions of sustainability
✅Why churches must move from comfort to calling

You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel. For other ways to listen, visit our podcast webpage.

Carbon Offsetting, Climate Justice & Faith in Action: Caroline Pomeroy

Tune in to hear:

✅ What carbon offsetting really is — and what it isn’t
✅ How Climate Stewards is changing the offsetting game
✅ Can offsetting be justice-driven, not just carbon-driven?

You can also watch this episode now on our YouTube channel. For other ways to listen, visit our podcast webpage.

Greener Churches, Biodiversity & Net Zero: Bishop Graham Usher

Tune in to hear:

✅ Net Zero 2030: Ambition or Reality?
✅ What the Church of England is really doing on climate
✅ Behind the scenes at COP26, COP16, and Anglican climate leadership

You can also watch this episode now on our Youtube channel. For other ways to listen, visit our podcast webpage.

CEO & Sustainability Expert on Greener Churches, Energy Efficiency & Net Zero – Matt Fulford

Tune in to hear:

✅ How churches & schools can reduce energy costs without major changes.
✅ Why sustainability matters for faith spaces, education & beyond
✅ The real challenges of making old buildings sustainable

You can also watch this episode now on our Youtube channel. For other ways to listen, visit our podcast webpage.

War on Draughts, Epidemiology & the Climate Crisis – Bishop Michael

Tune in to hear:

✅ Bishop Michael’s thoughts on faith and climate action.
✅ The challenges and opportunities that accompany Net Zero.
✅ Bishop Michael’s war on draughts.

You can also watch this episode now on our Youtube channel. For other ways to listen, visit our podcast webpage.