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Smart energy: what is it, and who is it working for?
Highlights from our Community Energy Insights webinar with Dr Emilie Crossley of the Centre for Sustainable Energy Smart tariffs, smart meters, smart plugs, smart thermostats: it can be hard to know where to start with these different technologies and offerings. But they are becoming an increasingly important part of the energy landscape. We invited Dr […]
Future Homes Standard for your home's future
From March 2027, every new home in England gets a heat pump, solar panels and proper insulation, by law. Here's what that means for the home you're already living in.
Warm Homes Plan: what’s new
The Warm Homes Plan promises major investment in home upgrades. Here’s what’s actually new, how the support works, and what it means for cutting bills and improving your home.
Community Energy Insights 2026
Join Low Carbon Hub throughout 2026 for a programme of short, insightful lunchtime webinars exploring the most important developments shaping community energy and the UK’s transition to clean energy.
Rooftop vs ground-mounted solar
Rooftop or ground-mounted solar? It’s a question we hear often – and the answer is that we need both. Rooftop solar makes use of existing buildings and local generation, while ground-mounted solar delivers scale, lower costs, and even supports nature. Together, they form the backbone of Oxfordshire’s clean, resilient energy system.
Consumer-led flexibility: our response to government
The government recently sought views on the best way to engage people in ‘consumer-led flexibility’. This could be an important part of the energy transition. It can help people save energy, cut bills, reduce carbon emissions and ease pressure on the grid. But most people don’t yet know what it means or how to take […]