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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.

See how community energy in Oxfordshire delivers returns for investors, lower bills for hosts, and lasting benefits for people and the planet.

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do – from our community groups, host organisations, programme partners, and funders, to everyone who subscribes to our newsletters and helps spread the word on social media. Together, our network of people form an incredible ecosystem that supports the transformation towards a zero-carbon energy system. Our diverse […]

We measure the impact we achieve against four key metrics: Planet, Prosperity, People, and Perception. So what impact are we having on the planet, both in Oxfordshire and beyond? Our renewable energy portfolio performed well over the last year, with improved reliability across all generating assets. The most significant improvement work focused on Sandford Hydro, […]

When it comes to solar panels, you’ve probably heard the pitch before: save money, cut carbon, future-proof your business. And it’s all true. But not all solar providers are the same. We install, fund, and manage rooftop solar for Oxfordshire businesses – at no cost to you. You get discounted, clean electricity. Oxfordshire communities get the benefit.

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

We believe that a transition to a low-carbon energy system should be deeply rooted in communities. Community energy is a people-driven, change-oriented movement. And we must make sure that everyone is included in our transition, leaving no one behind. We measure our progress towards this goal through four primary social impact metrics: Planet, People, Prosperity, […]

Low Carbon Hub is proud to be at the forefront of a collaborative effort to accelerate a low carbon economy in Oxfordshire and we recognise the significance of transforming our energy system to achieve our net-zero goals. We measure our progress towards this goal through four primary social impact metrics: Planet, People, Prosperity, and Perception. […]

As of 2024 we hit an important milestone at Low Carbon Hub: we’ve reinvested over £1 million of our own income from our renewable energy projects back into the community. In addition, for every £1 of our own funds created, we’ve attracted an additional £13 in grants and contracts to support our communities, drive innovation […]