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,…

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…

In March 2023 the £4.2M OxFutures project came to an end.  It delivered on its ambition to grow Oxfordshire’s low carbon economy and has created a significant legacy. Alison Grunewald reflects on the importance of collaboration in achieving such a successful outcome. It takes two to tango, but OxFutures choreographed a dance of six partners,…

Greetings! As summer temperatures kick in, it is crucial to find ways to beat the heat while keeping our environmental impact in mind. At Low Carbon Hub, we are dedicated to promoting sustainable living, and our new leaflet “Beat the Heat” provides valuable energy-saving advice to help you create a cooler and greener future.  We…

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…

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…

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…

Have you ever wondered what 10 years of community energy looks like? At Low Carbon Hub we have been celebrating this anniversary by looking at what our organisation has accomplished over the last decade. We’re working hard to create an energy system that’s good for people, and good for the planet. As always, we want…

For over a decade, Low Carbon Hub has been at the heart of a growing partnership of people and organisations working together for a low carbon future.    At this important milestone, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been achieved over these 10 years with the help of 10 numbers.   1.…

To celebrate 10 years of community energy at Low Carbon Hub we have created a video to mark this milestone. To celebrate the end of our 10th year, we asked a number of our investors, low carbon community group members, previous and current board members, and supporters to reflect on the impact we’ve had. This…

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,…

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…