HeatHack

07/02/2026

Here's another way to energise churches to think about what their building is for and what they should do as a result -very different from ours, but we love that the National Churches Trust is doing this.

Across the country, dedicated volunteers are working hard to care for churches, chapels, and meeting houses. But even the most committed teams sometimes need advice whether it’s securing funding for repairs, planning a project, or engaging the local community.

06/02/2026

The Scottish Episcopal Church ran a wonderful series of Net Zero Roadshows where we gave workshops and talked to many congregations about the difficulties they face reducing their energy use and moving away from fossil fuels. We're thinking now about what we've learned and what we should do to augment our self-guided programme that gets churches and other community groups started on their way. If you've been involved in one of our workshops or done the programme, remember, we're always here for you - and if not, have a look at our website and Guide Book!

The Net Zero Team was pleased to welcome the First Minister John Swinney MSP to join the Net Zero Roadshow for the Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane.

04/02/2026

27/01/2026

Thanks to Greener Kirkcaldy and the University of St Andrews Community Fund we're in Cupar on 18 February to take people who run community buildings and churches through everything about heating and energy use - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/greenerkirkcaldy/1867060 This is the first of three events - for the full list see https://heathack.org/workshops-in-fife Climate Action Fife Fife Communities Climate Action Network and Fife Climate Hub

22/01/2026

Thanks to Greener Kirkcaldy we have three upcoming workshops in Fife. If you're a Fife community building struggling to control your fuel consumption right now or interested in your future options and how to tell your story to funders, these are for you! Climate Action Fife

In Fife and struggling to control your community building’s energy use? Thinking about retrofit or just wanting to know whether there’s anything easy you can do to reduce your costs? O…

29/10/2025

Three upcoming workshop dates in Fife, open to any community group with a building that wants to make the best use of energy. We hope to see you there.

Thanks to a grant that Greener Kirkcaldy has secured from the University of St Andrews Community Fund, we’re holding some workshops in Fife. Here’s when and where you can find us.

28/10/2025

28/10/2025

Not long now until our workshop in Tayport - and we're looking forward to it! We'll be talking about the main things you need to think about to make the best use of energy in community buildings and looking at some of the techniques our programme uses to help groups make the decisions that best suit their circumstances. Many thanks to Greener Kirkcaldy for organising it.

You can sign up here:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/greenerkirkcaldy/1867035

We have two more with them, one in Cupar on 18 November and one in St Andrews on 31 January. Save the dates!

18/07/2025

Problems with your rain gutters getting blocked with leaves and debris? At our Glasgow City Heritage Trust event yesterday, "hedgehog" brushes came up. Here is the attendees' verdict.

We held a very enjoyable lunchtime slot at the Glasgow City Heritage Trust yesterday, talking to a mix of professionals and people who manage heritage community buildings about planning building c…

06/07/2025

📣 Energy Solutions for Community Buildings

💬 In this session, HeatHack founder Jean Carletta will share the challenges faced by churches and community organisations in managing energy use. You'll gain insights into the client perspective and practical ideas for your own work, as well as influence what HeatHack does next in trying to bridge the gap between clients and professionals.

🆘 HeatHack supports community groups in keeping their buildings well-used and energy-efficient. By exploring occupancy patterns, building preservation, retrofitting and low-carbon heating options, HeatHack helps churches, halls and community centres understand how they can improve thermal comfort while using less energy.

📆 Thursday, 17th July | 1:00-2:00pm | In-person at GCHT's office, 54 Bell Street G1 1LQ

🎟️ Free, booking essential: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/product/energy-solutions-for-community-buildings/

18/06/2025

11/06/2025

We always enjoy catching up with our contacts, and this week one had an interesting suggestion: getting free heat by hosting a small data centre.