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Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
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 […]
Our 10-year Strategic Plan
We recently published our Strategic Plan that outlines our vision and mission in the next ten years for transitioning Oxfordshire to a zero-carbon energy system in a way that is beneficial for both people and the planet. In our plan, we emphasise the UK’s shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, recognising the urgency of […]
Eynsham showing how retrofit is done - case studies now live
In the Eynsham Primary Substation Area, 300 homes have already been upgraded to improve their energy performance – key to moving to a sustainable and equitable energy system. Two case studies charting the retrofit journey of two properties in Eynsham can be seen on the Cosy Homes Oxfordshire website. One of them is a 1960s rental property, which suffered from persistent […]
Oxfordshire Leading the Way
At the recent We Are Oxfordshire event, I spoke about Oxfordshire’s journey towards a better energy system. The theme, “Pioneering green: it’s in our nature,” couldn’t be more fitting for our county, which has been at the forefront of the zero-carbon transition for many years now. We have just published our 10-year strategy and so […]
The Oxfordshire Schools getting gold stars for solar!
For many years, Low Carbon Hub has worked with schools across Oxfordshire on their energy efficiency, including installing solar PV panels to generate their own electricity and helping them identify ways they can become more energy efficient through programmes Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools (ACES). We believe that schools are perfect in many […]
Our Annual Report: A year of progress towards a zero-carbon future
Our Annual Report and Accounts for 2023/24 is now published, covering a year of change and continued progress towards a zero-carbon future for Oxfordshire. You can now read the full report online here, but we also wanted to share some highlights from the report: Project LEO to LEO-N The groundbreaking Local Energy Oxfordshire (LEO) project […]
A fun day full of energy in Freeland
Around 70 people took part in Freeland Energy Group’s Warm Home Energy Day in September. Organised by Freeland Energy Group with the support of CAPZero partners, their Warm Home Energy Day in September proved to be an excellent introduction to the project. Local residents and business owners came along to find out more about CAPZero and what they […]
Hook Norton’s eco-friendly housing wins award
We’d like to extend a huge congratulations to the Hook Norton Community Land Trust for winning the prestigious Best affordable housing development – less than £5m award at the Inside Housing Development Awards 2024! This award is a true reflection of what a community can achieve when it rallies together for a shared, sustainable future. […]
Solar energy for your business: a sustainable solution
Today, businesses of all sizes face increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact but also to reduce their energy costs. Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels offer a sustainable and economically viable solution to both these challenges. By installing this renewable technology, businesses can be generating clean energy right on their roofs, reducing their reliance on the […]
Introducing the Grid Edge Coordinator (GEC) role
Achieving a just transition to a net zero energy system will look different from one street to the next. Helping communities to nimbly overcome barriers and patiently untangle the complexity of new technologies and tariffs is the job of the Grid Edge Coordinator. This blog post looks at the background to this newly created role […]
Our impact: Perception
We believe in a just transition to net zero – one that leaves no one behind. And we’re committed to building a sustainable energy future that benefits everyone. To ensure we adhere to this commitment, transparency and open communication are fundamental to our approach. That’s why we report on perception as key social impact metric. […]-
Our impact: Prosperity
At Low Carbon Hub, we’re passionate about building a sustainable future for Oxfordshire. We do this by putting the power in the hands of local communities. Our mission is to create a decentralised, community-owned network of renewable energy projects. This means local people benefit directly through: Local ownership: Community members become stakeholders in local energy, […]