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Low Carbon Hub community events near you

  • Sunday
    29
    June
    2025
    14:00 – 16:00
    Oxford Town Hall, Oxford

    The Energy Transition: A View From the Future

    Calling all investor and community group members!

    Join us for a celebration of all that we’ve achieved together, enjoy a tasty afternoon tea, and meet other investors, community members, and project partners.

    The transition to net zero is accelerating, bringing transformative changes to how we generate, distribute, and use energy. This shift will impact not only energy networks – the wires and switches – but also households and businesses, shaping how we interact with energy in daily life.

    Our expert panel speakers will include:

    • Helen Seagrave, Director of Local Energy, GB Energy
    • Andrew Roper, Director of Distribution System Operation, SSE
    • Nick Eyre, Emeritus Professor of Energy and Climate Policy, University of Oxford
    • Chris Jardine, Honorary Research Associate, University of Oxford
    • Barbara Hammond, CEO, Low Carbon Hub

    Join us to explore the net zero energy future. We’ll dive into:

    • The impact of the government’s plans for GB Energy.
    • The role of big data in the energy transition.
    • The importance of community ownership in large-scale renewable energy projects.
    • Strategies to ensure that the benefits of the energy transition are accessible.

    Our CEO, Dr Barbara Hammond, will share the Low Carbon Hub’s 10-year strategy, reflecting on our progress so far and outlining the bold steps needed to drive real change in the next decade.

    Discover how you can get involved and be part of this ambitious future and join us on the 29th June.

    Find out more about key Low Carbon Hub projects and programmes and how you can get involved:

    We’ll also be showcasing inspiring stories from our low carbon community group network.

    Venue

    Oxford Town Hall, Oxford

    Organiser

    Low Carbon Hub
  • Thursday
    10
    July
    2025
    18:30 – 20:00
    Oxfordshire County Hall, 4 New Road, Oxford OX1 1 AY

    Housewarming: A Community Approach To Encouraging Home Retrofit

    Come along to learn how Low Carbon Oxford North has engaged residents on energy efficiency and home retrofit through their innovative Housewarming Programme.

    They’ll share practical insights on how they set up and run the programme, what makes it work, and what pitfalls to watch out for. This session is ideal for community groups and anyone interested in supporting local climate action through home energy improvements.

    Engaging people on home energy efficiency can be challenging. Low Carbon Oxford North have developed an approach to make the process feel manageable and supportive. Through encouraging questions, offering clear answers based on expert advice in the Housewarming Guides, they are supporting people to take those crucial first steps toward a more efficient, comfortable, and planet-friendly home.

    You’ll hear from the team at Low Carbon Oxford North on their experiences and have the chance to ask questions about how to bring a similar approach to your community.

    We will also be joined by Dale Hoyland, Oxfordshire Retrofit Team Lead at Oxforshire County Council who will share information about the current grant funding available to support homeowners.

    You can find out more about Housewarming here.

    Venue

    Oxfordshire County Hall, 4 New Road, Oxford OX1 1 AY

    Organiser

    Low Carbon Hub & Low Carbon Oxford North