As part of our Community Action Plan for Zero-Carbon Energy, we are holding a Thermal Imaging Training Workshop with Oxfordshire County Council Retrofit Lead, Dale Hoyland, on Wednesday 26 February in the small hall at Eynsham Village Hall, 46 Back Ln, Eynsham, Witney OX29 4QW, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Dale will demonstrate how to calibrate the camera,…

Join us at our Big Home Energy Day this March to find out how to make your home warmer and cut your bills, plus your chance to sign up for a discounted home energy assessment. As part of our Community Action Plan for Zero-Carbon Energy, this event will include advice, talks and stalls for residents…

At a time of energy price uncertainty and climate crisis, community energy offers an important solution — providing clean, affordable, and locally generated power that keeps the benefits within communities. Right now, community energy schemes make up just 0.5% of the UK’s electricity supply, but with the right support, this could grow twentyfold in a…

Save money on energy bills with the free Energy Saver App – and gain access to a trial offering solar panels and batteries on a subscription basis Many of us are worried about the cost of energy, with the price cap rising by 1% this January.  Help is at hand with Oxfordshire County Council’s free…

We are delighted to welcome ‘First and Last Mile’ to Low Carbon Hub’s network of community groups, bringing the total number of our groups to 47.   First and Last Mile, based in Eynsham, West Oxfordshire, is a group of highly motivated individuals from a variety of backgrounds, united by a passion for improving public transport in rural…

Low Carbon Hub’s Business Plan 2024–25 is an essential step in our long-term strategy and beyond. It outlines the immediate actions we’ll take to achieve our vision of a just, fair, and zero-carbon energy system, while adapting to the ongoing uncertainty in UK energy policy. Barbara Hammond, MBE, our Chief Executive Officer, provides an insightful…

The CAPZero team were delighted to be asked to present on the project at the Executive Meeting of West Oxfordshire District Council, (WODC), at Eynsham Village Hall on 11 December 2024. The Executive meetings take place within a different community in West Oxfordshire each month and are open to the public. It was a fantastic…

In 2024, we saw some important strides being made in the fight against climate change, particularly in the energy sector. Here are five positive developments we wanted to reflect on as the year draws to a close. 1. Closure of the UK’s last coal-fired power station In September 2024, the UK became the first G7…

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cherwell have a fantastic opportunity to find out how to cut energy bills, reduce carbon emissions, and improve the comfort of their buildings. Energy Solutions Oxfordshire (ESOx) has secured funding to provide fully funded energy assessments worth at least £1,500 to eligible businesses and organisations within Cherwell District. Why…

Thank you to everyone who has invested in the latest round of the Community Energy Fund, together you have invested £516,000 in support of community energy. Since the reopening of the share offer, people have once again demonstrated their commitment to fighting climate change and supporting the transition to a better energy system by putting…

For homeowners, landlords, and tenants, visiting an Energy Saving Home was an ideal opportunity to see what a home fit for the future might look like and to chat with residents about the process.  Being able to talk directly to homeowners who aren’t trying to sell you anything is one of the most effective ways to inspire others to consider installing energy-efficient measures.

Across Oxfordshire (and the UK) this week, people were reaching for the thermostat to warm their homes as we experienced the first burst of freezing weather of the winter. But as the cost-of-living crisis continues and we face another winter of rising energy bills, for many people, heating their homes comes with a compromise.  In…