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Our renewables portfolio: reflections on 2022
We take a look at some cross-cutting themes from the last year and how our work has been developing, while celebrating some exciting milestones. Scale We didn’t set out to build the largest community-owned solar park in the UK, but that’s what we have achieved together. Ray Valley Solar is a really significant project for […]
10 Year Anniversary Infographic released!
Have you ever wondered what 10 years of community energy looks like? At Low Carbon Hub we have been celebrating this anniversary by looking at what our organisation has accomplished over the last decade. We’re working hard to create an energy system that’s good for people, and good for the planet. As always, we want […]
Low Carbon Hub's 10 Years in 10 Numbers
For over a decade, Low Carbon Hub has been at the heart of a growing partnership of people and organisations working together for a low carbon future. At this important milestone, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been achieved over these 10 years with the help of 10 numbers. 1. […]
Please support our Warmer Winter Appeal
Low Carbon Hub has launched a Crowdfunder to support vulnerable households during the energy crisis. We’re all experiencing the threat of spiralling energy costs, but for people already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, the rising cost of electricity and gas will leave many with stark choices to make this winter. The problem The government’s pledge […]
Energy costs are rising: what can schools do?
At Low Carbon Hub we want to help as many schools as possible save money on their energy bills and do their bit for the environment. The UK has a target to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and locally, Oxfordshire has set a target of cutting carbon emissions by 50% of 2008 levels […]
Launching our 10 Year Anniversary video
To celebrate 10 years of community energy at Low Carbon Hub we have created a video to mark this milestone. To celebrate the end of our 10th year, we asked a number of our investors, low carbon community group members, previous and current board members, and supporters to reflect on the impact we’ve had. This […]
Great Big Green Week 2022 Roundup
Oxfordshire Great Big Green Week 2022 was 9 days of events (Sept 24 – Oct 2) encouraging people and organisations to act to help tackle the climate crisis, and to protect and improve our environment. It was part of the national ‘Great Big Green Week’. Events were organised by groups of all types and sizes […]
Ray Valley Solar launch document!
Celebrating the energisation of Ray Valley Solar with a new launch document. Construction, and energisation, of our first ever ground mount solar project Ray Valley Solar is now complete. At 19.2MW installed capacity it is the UK’s largest community-owned solar park and can generate enough green electricity each year to power over 6,000 homes. To […]
Community Group of the Month: One Planet Clanfield
We are delighted that One Planet Clanfield is our community group of the month for October 2022. Clanfield is a beautiful village in West Oxfordshire with around 800 residents, a thriving primary school, a café/bakery, a popular pub, and a hotel. One Planet Clanfield was set up in 2020 by an enthusiastic group of volunteers […]
Energy Saving Bite Sized Films launch
The launch of Communities for Zero Carbon Oxford’s Energy Saving Bite Sized films took place during Great Big Green Week at the Town Hall, Oxford on 27 September 2022. The films form a vital part of the Energy Saving Homes project, carried out by a group of nine environmental community group members of Low Carbon […]
Great Big Energy Saver, Eynsham Great Big Green Week 2022
Green TEA, Low Carbon Hub and Project LEO (Local Energy Oxfordshire), organised the Great Big Energy Saver event during Great Big Green Week, held at St Leonard’s Church Hall on Thursday 27 September, from 4pm to 9pm. Green TEA are working with Low Carbon Hub on Smart and Fair Futures as part of Project LEO, […]
What is a social enterprise?
Low Carbon Hub is a social enterprise creating community-owned renewable energy installations, but what is a social enterprise? This business model creates change for the better by shifting away from an emphasis on profit above all else, and instead focusing on social and environmental good. A social enterprise is an organisation whose main goal is […]