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Renovating your home doesn’t always make it more comfortable. This article explains why some home improvements fall short, and how thinking beyond renovation can improve comfort, air quality, and long-term health.

Our next thermal imaging training workshop for Low Carbon Hub and CAG Network community groups has a new date and takes place on: Wednesday 14 January 2026, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, at the John Wesley Room, Wesley Memorial Church, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford OX1 2DH. Our thermal imaging training workshop, led by Paul Buckingham, offers community groups the chance to learn how to feel confident using a thermal imaging camera to help […]

Insulation is one of the simplest ways to keep your home warm in winter, cool during heatwaves, and cheaper to run. Here’s how to tackle heat loss from the roof down and make your home more comfortable in every season.

Don’t let scammers take advantage of your good intentions. Here’s how to protect yourself, stay informed, and find genuine ways to make your home more energy efficient.  Ever had an unsolicited phone call from your ‘local energy advisor’? Seen social media adverts for FREE solar panels and batteries (just enter your personal details to check […]

Heat pumps are one of the most efficient, low-carbon ways to heat your home – but what do they really cost? This guide explains installation prices, running costs, grants, and practical steps to make sure a heat pump works for your home, your comfort, and your long-term energy savings.

Retrofit means improving your home so it keeps heat in, stays comfortable, and costs less to run. This practical guide explains what to do first, where to find grants and trusted advice, and how to make the right improvements in the right order — helping you plan a warmer, healthier, more efficient home.

As more households turn to solar to cut energy bills and carbon emissions, demand for installations is rising fast. But with so many new companies entering the market, choosing the right installer can be confusing. Our guide explains how to find a trustworthy solar installer, what to check before you sign, and how to protect yourself from common pitfalls – with insights from local experts and community experience across Oxfordshire.

I recently caught up with our Electrical Engineer Apprentice, Tristan Turner, on what life is like working at Low Carbon Hub. He shared his vision for the future of our energy system, as well as his highlights of his new role, and a growing adulation for renewable installations. Q. Tell us a bit about yourself, […]

The ‘grid edge’ is, simply, where we all live, work and play – where the physical infrastructure of our energy system reaches us in our day-to-day lives. We often talk about the grid edge at Low Carbon Hub, but why is it so important? And why is the grid edge changing? Life at the edge […]

When buying their home in the Hanborough Gate development, the owner was already thinking of its potential to add solar panels and a heat pump: what was the house and driveway’s orientation? How far away was it from the next property? Starting with an already well-insulated home Built only around five years ago, the house […]

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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 […]