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Skye Frewin

Skye Frewin

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Skye works for Low Carbon Hub in the communications of our community-owned renewable energy projects. As Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Skye supports the development and delivery of Low Carbon Hub campaigns, manages various social channels, builds a strong online and in-person presence, and tells our stories.

Prior to joining Low Carbon Hub, Skye supported the communications of various community groups and social enterprises focused on environmental equity, grassroots climate mobilisation, and youth advocacy. Skye is currently completing an MSc in Social Justice and Community Action at The University of Edinburgh alongside her role at Low Carbon Hub.

Articles by Skye Frewin

  • Newts living in the ponds at Ray Valley Solar

    Great Crested Newts at Ray Valley Solar

    Ray Valley Solar stands as a testament to the power of community-owned energy. However, beneath the solar panels lies a hidden treasure – the great crested newt. In this blog, we’ll delve into the reasons behind the protection of great crested newts, the challenges they face, and the unique habitat they require for their survival. […]

  • Job Vacancy: Marketing and Communications Coordinator

    Fantastic opportunity for a skilled communicator to put your experience to good use. Join our team helping to develop an energy system that’s good for people and good for the planet. Low Carbon Hub is looking for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to support the development and delivery of campaigns, manage our social media accounts, […]

  • Press release: Oxford City Council and Low Carbon Hub Awarded £150,000 for Local Carbon 'Insetting’ initiative

    Oxford’s journey to becoming a net-zero carbon city by 2040 has received a £150,000 investment by the government to explore a new approach to funding retrofitting projects within the city. Oxford City Council and Low Carbon Hub have been awarded £150,000 from Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living program for their ‘FutureFit Area Based Insetting’ (FABI) […]

  • Energy Champions training success  

    We sometimes get questions about how people can get involved in our work. At Low Carbon Hub we know that community members themselves are in the best place to be a catalyst for change within their local community. That’s why we have our Energy Champions – these individuals play a vital role in disseminating knowledge […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • From Classroom to Community Energy: Cherwell Students Explore the World of Climate Communications

     Last week Low Carbon Hub attended Cherwell School’s World of Work Day to promote the importance of community energy, share our vision of a low-carbon future with students and challenge them to create a marketing campaign that considered the motivations of different members of society.   The fight against climate change is one of the biggest […]

  • Exploring the Key Messages from our Smart and Fair Neighbourhood trials Report

    As the ambitious and pioneering Project LEO drew to a close earlier this year, we have produced a report that looked at the Smart Fair Neighbourhood trials that took place over the term of Project LEO that outlined what was tested and achieved through each of the six local trials. The D3.10 Report is a […]

  • Explaining the People’s Power Station 2.0

    When we picture a power station, what generally springs to mind is a massive structure full of complex technical equipment that produces electricity. The People’s Power Station 2.0 is a bit different, so we wanted to take the opportunity to explain what it is, why it’s invaluable to the work of Project LEO and Low […]

  • End of Project LEO celebrations!

    Project LEO, a unique and ambitious four-year collaborative innovation programme, celebrated the end of the project and the launch of its final report.  Project LEO, which stands for Local Energy Oxfordshire, was a multi-million-pound initiative that aimed to trial how we can create a  greener, more flexible and fair electricity system not just in Oxfordshire […]

  • A People-Powered Transition: Why Community Energy Matters in Chris Skidmore's Net Zero Review

    We take a look at Chris Skidmore’s Mission Zero report and the importance of community energy. In January, Chris Skidmore released his anticipated net-zero review: Mission Zero. The report calls for accelerated climate action from the UK Government. The Net Zero Review has travelled to all four nations of the UK, received 1800+ responses to […]

  • Oxford recognised as a Net Zero leader on climate change with new innovation project

    Oxford has been recognised as a Net Zero leader in combatting climate change, having been awarded £75,000 feasibility funding by the government to help accelerate Oxford’s transition to Net Zero. Oxford has a goal to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions across the city as a wholeby the year 2040 – ten years ahead of the […]

  • Low Carbon Hub, Highly Commended, at Community Energy England Awards 2022

    We are delighted that the Low Carbon Hub has won national recognition at the Community Energy England Awards 2022. The 2022 Community Energy England award ceremony took place this month on 20 January 2023. Our team at Low Carbon Hub were shortlisted alongside Community Energy South and Exeter Community Energy in the category Community Energy […]

  • Energy is a health and wellbeing issue

    With the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, many are becoming more aware of the link between keeping warm and maintaining good health. But more than a ‘nice to have’, energy and health are inextricably linked.  Access to clean, sustainable, and affordable energy is crucial to achieving health and wellbeing for communities. The flip side is that risks […]

  • Sandford Weir Investigation Updates

    Following the significant fall in river levels in the Sandford reach on Sunday 29 May 2022, which resulted in damage to boats, we have been working with the Environment Agency staff and a marine expert, appointed by our insurers, to support investigations as to the cause.   Low Carbon Hub is satisfied that the hydro […]

  • Press release: Two Oxfordshire social enterprises win national recognition at the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2022

    On Thursday evening, 8 December 2022 the work of two local social enterprises was recognised at the at the annual national awards held in London celebrating the achievements of the UK’s social enterprise sector. Low Carbon Hub won the Environmental Social Enterprise category at the Social Enterprise Awards 2022, for its work towards an energy […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Creating an innovation ecosystem through collaboration

    Why is collaboration important? At Low Carbon Hub, we aim to accelerate the transition to the zero carbon energy system that we need for the future, providing electricity, heat and a clean transport system, all powered by renewables. Transitioning a whole energy system is really complex and it needs to be done in a way […]

  • Our Solar PV array at Norbar Torque Tools Ltd trebles in size!

    Our Solar PV array at Norbar Torque Tools Ltd has trebled in size! Almost exactly seven years after the installation of our first solar PV array, we have completed an extension to the rooftop solar PV array at Norbar Torque Tools Ltd, trebling its size from 250 kWp to 778 kWp making it our second […]

  • Social Enterprise UK awards: Low Carbon Hub shortlisted!

    Low Carbon Hub named a finalist in two of the prestigious UK Social Enterprise Awards, which recognise businesses that are transforming communities and tackling climate change. We are excited to share that we have been shortlisted for two UK Social Enterprise Awards, recognising Low Carbon Hub as one of the UK’s most effective social enterprises. […]

  • Community groups win Vale of White Horse funding

    Earlier this year, the Vale of White Horse District Council invited community groups to apply for funding from its Climate Action Fund of £50,000 for projects that help to address climate change at a local level. Thirteen projects across the district were successful. Several Low Carbon Hub Community group members had successful bids, including: Sustainable […]

  • Celebrating International Youth Day

    Low Carbon Hub engages with young people through various projects, events, and services. Happy International Youth Day! Here we have brought together our youth-focused Low Carbon Hub resources and programmes. Young people have been calling for climate action for a long time, here’s what we are doing to support our future climate leaders: Resources Here […]

  • Green Futures Conference at Hill End

    On 11 July I attended the first (hopefully of many) Green Futures Conference for 14-18 year olds, held at Hill End Outdoor Learning Centre to deliver a workshop on ‘how communities are investing in community energy’. The realities of our unstable climate system is an awful scenario for today’s teenagers and many of them are […]

  • Welcoming our 41st Community group

    Barford Environment Network, based in North Oxfordshire, is the Low Carbon Hub’s 41st community group member!  Barford Environment Network (BEN) formed in October 2021, inspired by the work of neighbouring Low Carbon Hub community group, Deddington Environment Network (DEN). The group aims to raise awareness of sustainable initiatives and funding opportunities that will enable the transition to […]

  • Results of our 2022 annual survey

    The results are in for our 2022 ‘How are we doing?’ survey and they show that people continue to trust in our expertise around local, renewable energy and low carbon. The main results continue to be positive, with scores continuing to be high and good feedback. We’re really pleased that our investor members, community groups, […]

  • Energy Efficiency: the first renewable energy

    Everyone should be able to live with dignity in warm, safe housing and if we want to reduce the threat of climate change we need to address energy use in our homes and businesses. When you think about the transition needed to move away from polluting fossil fuels the image of a wind turbine or […]

  • We are 10 years old!

    The Low Carbon Hub turned 10 in December 2021. To celebrate this achievement, we’re going to be looking back at our key milestones and moments from the past decade and sharing them with you over the course of 2022. We’ve already started in our monthly newsletter, and so if you haven’t already subscribed you can […]

  • Energy Prices, Climate Crisis - what can we do?

    Oxfordshire environmental groups and local councils cooperate to address the energy price crisis. All over Oxfordshire people are struggling to pay their energy bills. But so many homes are so poorly insulated that around a quarter of the energy we pay for is simply wasted. Much of that energy still comes from fossil fuels so […]

  • Clean Energy for Clean Air month

    To round up the Clean Air month of May we wanted to share some thoughts on the relationship between clean air and clean energy. But first of all, what is clean energy exactly? Like our air, clean energy is the standard we are striving towards. Clean energy is energy that comes from renewable, zero emission […]

  • The Energy Systems Accelerator (mini-TESA) launches!

    The Energy Systems Accelerator (mini-TESA) pilot officially launched yesterday (Thursday 26 May) as a cross-sector, progressive co-working space for a just energy transition in the heart of Oxford. What is mini-TESA? Mini-TESA is a world-leading multi-disciplinary hub and co-working space, championing green innovation.  This 100-person building co-locates the Low Carbon Hub with University of Oxford […]

  • Reaching 40 community groups

    We welcome our 40th community group member at Low Carbon Hub! We are really pleased to welcome our newest community group – Sustainable Botley – who are joining our existing 39 community group members from across Oxfordshire, to bring our total membership to 40. Sustainable Botley is a newly formed community group that recognises the […]