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Net Zero Skills Hub offers free learning sessions to public
Did you know that approximately 33% of carbon emissions in Oxfordshire stem from buildings (with a staggering 46% of emissions coming from street lighting)? Or that a report from Oxford revealed that a jaw-dropping 81% of the total carbon emissions in Oxford City are attributed to energy use in buildings? These kinds of statistics call for an urgent, transformative approach […]
Launching the Osney Island Grid Edge Tour
Welcome to Osney Island, the heart of Oxford and a community of a few hundred households ready to showcase their journey toward a sustainable net zero future. Embark on a virtual tour with us as we delve into the intricacies of the ‘grid edge’ – the point where electricity from the wider network connects to […]
Low Carbon Hub’s thermal imaging workshop, 18 October at County Hall, Oxford
There’s so much interest in thermal imaging from our community groups at the moment and it’s easy to see why. The nights are drawing in and It’s starting to get colder, heating is being switched on and energy prices are rising, making it increasingly important to heat our homes efficiently. A thermal imaging project is […]
Low Carbon Hub’s community group’s big get together at Harwell Village Hall
It was wonderful to hold our annual Low Carbon Hub community group’s Big Get Together 2023 at Harwell Village Hall It was a joyous event where community groups from across the county met and shared the latest developments in their communities. It was a great chance to meet and get to know some of Low […]
Leaner, greener, more resilient organisations
Energy Solutions Oxfordshire (ESOx) helps local businesses, schools and community organisations reduce energy waste, cut bills and reach net zero. Free workplace assessments available.
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, […]