Individuals
If you live in Oxfordshire, there are so many ways you can make a difference – from making your home more energy efficient to joining an amazing local community group or investing in clean energy. Whatever your starting point, we’re here to help.
Energy advice and resources
Are you worried about fuel bills and keeping warm? We have a range of free energy resources available, including a Warmer Winter checklist and a Low Cost, No Cost energy saving leaflet.
Invest in a clean energy future
Join our community of nearly 2,000 investors who have helped us to build 56 renewable energy installations. Your investment makes community energy projects happen, and pays you interest in return.*
Make your home more energy efficient
Retrofitting your home is one of the most effective things you can do to cut your carbon footprint and reduce your energy bills. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to go further, there’s plenty of help and advice available.
- Your home retrofit guide
- How to make your home more energy efficient
- Wrap your home in insulation
- How to choose a good solar installer
- When home improvements don’t deliver comfort
If you’d like tailored advice and a whole-house plan, Cosy Homes Oxfordshire offers a home eco-retrofit consultancy service to help you improve comfort, health and energy efficiency together.
Find a community group near you
One of the most rewarding things you can do is get involved with a local community group. There are incredible groups of people across Oxfordshire working on everything from solar energy and home insulation to community orchards and repair cafés – and they’d love your help.
There is the Low Carbon Hub network of community groups, as well as others working more broadly on climate change and sustainability.
Ask a question through our Helpdesk
Not sure where to start? Our free helpdesk is here to help – whether you have questions about saving energy, developing a community renewable energy project, or just want to know more about what’s possible. We’re happy to answer questions, share our experience or point you in the right direction.
Stay up to date with our regular newsletter
If you’re interested in community renewable energy and would like to stay up to date with our energy projects and community programmes across Oxfordshire, sign up for our newsletter – it’s a great way to hear about what our amazing network is up to.