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Celebrating Our 2023 Social Impact Report
We are thrilled to present our highly anticipated 2023 Social Impact Report, showcasing the impact we have created over the last financial year. This is a summary of the contribution we have made towards the creation of an energy system that’s good for people and good for the planet. 2022/23 was an incredibly busy year, […]
Low Carbon Hub 2023 AGM: our review
On Monday, 2 October 2023, we held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) online, bringing together Members and supporters to discuss our achievements, goals, and commitment to a sustainable future. We extend our gratitude to everyone who attended and participated in this important event. The meeting commenced with a comprehensive review of our renewables portfolio, without […]
Routes to retrofit: improving domestic energy efficiency in Oxfordshire
Community groups from Low Carbon Hub and CAG Oxfordshire were joined by experts from Oxfordshire County Council Retrofit Team, Cosy Homes Oxfordshire and the Barton Retrofit Cooperative, at this online event held on 20 September.
Creating a Smart Community Energy System at Osney Island, Oxford
How can we move from Osney Supercharge to a Smart Community Energy System for Osney Island? One of our legacy projects, Project LEO, provided a fantastic platform for allowing Low Carbon Hub to work with communities across Oxfordshire to support them in playing a proactive role in being part of our transition to Net Zero. […]
Draughtbusters - It’s easier than you think to set up!
That’s the message from Sustainable Wantage’s Draughtbusting team, who recently shared their experience of setting up their Draughtbusters project in Wantage, with other Low Carbon Hub and CAG community groups from across Oxfordshire, at a meeting at County Hall, Oxford. The evening was hosted by Low Carbon Hub, CAG Network and Oxfordshire County Council Retrofit […]
Sustainable Living: Energy Saving Homes is back this September!
Energy Saving Homes returns to show what is possible when it comes to retrofitting your house and how you can make steps towards tackling climate breakdown, and lowering home operating expenses. Energy Saving Homes is making a comeback during the Oxford Open Doors event over the weekend of 9-10 September 2023. This year, in partnership […]
Reflections on OxFutures: delivering low carbon growth through collaboration
In March 2023 the £4.2M OxFutures project came to an end. It delivered on its ambition to grow Oxfordshire’s low carbon economy and has created a significant legacy. Alison Grunewald reflects on the importance of collaboration in achieving such a successful outcome. It takes two to tango, but OxFutures choreographed a dance of six partners, […]
Beat the Heat
Greetings! As summer temperatures kick in, it is crucial to find ways to beat the heat while keeping our environmental impact in mind. At Low Carbon Hub, we are dedicated to promoting sustainable living, and our new leaflet “Beat the Heat” provides valuable energy-saving advice to help you create a cooler and greener future. We […]
There’s only one Low Carbon Hub!
Change is afoot at Low Carbon Hub. As many of our supporters know, we have had a somewhat complicated double legal structure. But over the past few months our staff and board, with support from our members, have been working to simplify things. Previously Low Carbon Hub had operated as two separate organisations working in […]
Energy Champions: watt's the buzz?
Our Low Carbon Hub Energy Champions have been creating a buzz across Oxfordshire, bringing energy advice and support to neighbourhoods across the county. In November 2022, volunteers from 14 Oxfordshire-based community groups joined Low Carbon Hub and facilitator Chris Church for a day’s training to empower them to become Energy Champions in their community. At […]
Low Carbon Hub recognised as Most Environmentally Sustainable Business by OxLEP
Low Carbon Hub, has been honoured with the award for “Most Environmentally Sustainable Business” by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP). Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the OxLEP Business Celebration evening at the stunning Natural History Museum. This event recognizes the remarkable achievements and contributions of small and medium-sized businesses in Oxfordshire. […]
How does energy get to our homes?
In our everyday lives, we rely on energy, yet we often have limited knowledge of how it enters our homes, powers our appliances, and how we pay for it. So how does energy get to our homes? Think of it as a giant water supply system: Power plants are like water treatment plants that generate […]