WELCOME TO THE
LOW CARBON HUB
Creating energy we can
all feel good about
The Low Carbon Hub is a social enterprise that’s out to prove we can meet our energy needs in a way that’s good for people and good for the planet.
We develop community-owned renewable energy installations across Oxfordshire that not only produce clean energy but accelerates the transition to the zero carbon energy system we need for the future, providing electricity, heat and a clean transport system, all powered by renewables.
The installations also produce an ongoing income, which is reinvested in further carbon cutting projects. We help local organisations become more energy efficient, fund green innovation, and back further community energy projects. We make every pound of investment work hard to bring our vision of a smart and fair energy system to life.
We’re at the heart of a growing partnership of people and organisations across Oxfordshire, working together, for a low carbon future.
The UK’s energy system is changing, and through innovation projects such as Project LEO, we are playing a central role in developing the smart, flexible electricity system of the future in Oxfordshire. One that benefits us all.
CAPZero
Community Action Plan for Zero Carbon Energy (CAPZero) is the first local energy action plan in the UK developed at a community level. A zero carbon energy system is possible if we act now, both locally, at primary substation level, and nationally.
The latest Hub news
News storyFuel Poverty Awareness Day and the importance of energy efficiency
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day serves as a reminder that access to affordable and sustainable energy is a basic human right. We need to prioritise energy efficiency as one way of addressing fuel poverty while we work towards a future that is more environmentally responsible and equitable. Approximately 6.3 million households in the UK currently struggle…Find out moreAbout investing in the Low Carbon Hub
We regularly open the Community Energy Fund for new investment. We don’t currently have a share offer open. If you’d like to hear about future investment opportunities, sign up to our newsletter. To find more about investing in the Low Carbon Hub, watch our animation below.
It’s a combination of experience, knowledge, and idealism that makes the Low Carbon Hub so special.
ELEANOR WATTS
Rose Hill and Iffley Low Carbon
Our impact
We’re working hard to create an energy system that’s good for people, and good for the planet. As always, we want to achieve so much more, but we’re proud of the progress we’ve made so far.
50+Renewable energy installations1,259tonnes of CO₂ saved every year4.5GWh of potential clean energy generation a year£1.7mlifetime anticipated savings on electricity bills by hosts£2.6mlifetime anticipated community benefit donation to Oxfordshire communities1,776Investor members who help finance our projects and bring projects into community ownershipOur strands
There are 3 main strands to our work:
Our projects
We install and manage large roof-mounted renewable energy generation projects on businesses, schools, and communities all over Oxfordshire, as well as supporting communities with energy efficiency projects.
Green Narrowboats
Green Narrowboats model an approach to electric narrowboat conversion that reduces emissions and pollution. The traditional narrowboat has long been an iconic part of Britain’s inland waterways, and in the current climate the environmental impact of these boats are being reconsidered. The emissions from their, often diesel, engines and the pollution caused by oil leaks…
Oxford Bus Company Cowley Depot
How can batteries and energy storage operate in a flexible system? The batteries at Oxford Bus Company’s Cowley Depot were utilised in trials to better understand how energy storage can benefit, and operate within, a local flexibility market. Background The Oxford Bus Company (OBC) operates a fleet of 160 buses and coaches with the lowest…
Oxfordshire County Library – a potential battery
This trial aims to learn if it’s possible to use buildings as batteries to provide flexibility to the electricity network. Background Project LEO is investigating how buildings can be used as batteries to provide flexibility in a low carbon future. LEO partners, Oxfordshire County Council and the University of Oxford, are working together to test…
Our programmes
The UK’s energy system is changing, and through innovation projects such as Project LEO, we are playing a central role in developing the smart, flexible electricity system of the future in Oxfordshire. One that benefits us all.
ProgrammeAction on Carbon and Energy Schools
An energy efficiency support service to help schools in Oxfordshire carry out energy saving measures.
