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BlogGreat British Energy: What the New Strategic Priorities Mean for Community Energy
On 16 September 2025, the UK Government published its Statement of Strategic Priorities for Great British Energy (GBE). For community energy groups and local climate initiatives, the announcement signals fresh opportunities, but also important challenges. Communities at the Heart of the Transition GBE is a publicly-owned, operationally independent clean energy company with a clear mission:…Find out more-
Great British Energy: What the New Strategic Priorities Mean for Community Energy
On 16 September 2025, the UK Government published its Statement of Strategic Priorities for Great British Energy (GBE). For community energy groups and local climate initiatives, the announcement signals fresh opportunities, but also important challenges. Communities at the Heart of the Transition GBE is a publicly-owned, operationally independent clean energy company with a clear mission:… -
Our impact – prosperity and perception
We measure our success not only by our impact on people and the planet, but our impact on the prosperity of local communities, and how we’re perceived by people living in them. Our portfolio of community-owned renewables provides the organisations that host them with discounted electricity and a cost-effective way to reduce their carbon footprint.… -
Making heat pumps mainstream in the UK
Low Carbon Hub was out in force at Heat Pump Summit 2025 at the Blavatnik School of Government. Here are the practical takeaways to make heat pumps the obvious choice: close the electricity–gas “spark gap”, move grid checks earlier, back trusted installers, and make aftercare standard—plus why neighbour-to-neighbour proof beats myths. -
Our impact – people
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do – from our community groups, host organisations, programme partners, and funders, to everyone who subscribes to our newsletters and helps spread the word on social media. Together, our network of people form an incredible ecosystem that supports the transformation towards a zero-carbon energy system. Our diverse… -
A House Like Mine
Wondering what energy upgrades could do for your home? A House Like Mine brings you real stories from across Oxfordshire – from Victorian terraces to modern flats. Each household has a tailored Whole House Plan, showing how practical steps can make homes warmer, healthier, and more affordable to run. See how people like you are cutting carbon and planning for the future. -
Eco-homes in Oxfordshire
The national housing shortage is a hot topic at the moment, as are the carbon emissions associated with new developments (such as Salt Cross in West Oxfordshire). I recently visited a unique eco-homes project in Eynsham to find out more about how communal living can set a positive precedent. When entering the site of Mike… -
Our impact – planet
We measure the impact we achieve against four key metrics: Planet, Prosperity, People, and Perception. So what impact are we having on the planet, both in Oxfordshire and beyond? Our renewable energy portfolio performed well over the last year, with improved reliability across all generating assets. The most significant improvement work focused on Sandford Hydro,… -
Our community group membership hits a Fantastic Fifty!
Welcome to our three new community groups Go Green Hanborough Go Green Hanborough, a new community group in West Oxfordshire, formed in 2025 in response to the Community Action Plan for Zero Carbon Energy, (CAPZero), in the Eynsham Primary Substation Area. CAPZero is the first local energy action plan in the UK to be developed at… -
CAPZero kids’ summer art competition
A competition for children living in or attending schools in the CAPZero area (see map of area), other students at EPA Trust schools and those visiting the area over the summer holidays. Our zero-carbon future: clean energy, healthy planet! What does a world with clean, green energy and a healthy environment look like to you?… -
Our response to DESNZ working paper on community benefit & shared ownership.
Along with 11 of our community shareholder network in Oxfordshire, we have submitted our response to the recent Department for Energy Security and Net Zero working paper: Community benefits and shared ownership for low carbon energy infrastructure. This could signify a huge turning point for community energy across the country, as well as for the… -
Meet Low Carbon Hub’s Apprentice Electrical Engineer
I recently caught up with our Electrical Engineer Apprentice, Tristan Turner, on what life is like working at Low Carbon Hub. He shared his vision for the future of our energy system, as well as his highlights of his new role, and a growing adulation for renewable installations. Q. Tell us a bit about yourself,… -
Introducing the Oxfordshire Local Area Energy Plan (OxLAEP)
A guest blog from Mark Saunders, Energy Systems and Investment Manager, Oxfordshire County Council I’m excited to share an important piece of work underway that will help shape a cleaner, greener, and fairer energy future for Oxfordshire: the Oxfordshire Local Area Energy Plan – or OxLAEP for short. The OxLAEP is a collaborative project between…
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