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Over half a million pound invested in latest Community Energy Fund round
Thank you to everyone who has invested in the latest round of the Community Energy Fund, together you have invested £516,000 in support of community energy. Since the reopening of the share offer, people have once again demonstrated their commitment to fighting climate change and supporting the transition to a better energy system by putting […]
Oxfordshire Leading the Way
At the recent We Are Oxfordshire event, I spoke about Oxfordshire’s journey towards a better energy system. The theme, “Pioneering green: it’s in our nature,” couldn’t be more fitting for our county, which has been at the forefront of the zero-carbon transition for many years now. We have just published our 10-year strategy and so […]
Low Carbon Hub expands partnership with Norbar Torque Tools Ltd with third solar PV project
Low Carbon Hub has successfully completed it’s third rooftop solar PV installation with Norbar Torque Tools Ltd, significantly expanding the company’s commitment to green energy. The new 310 kW solar array, installed at Norbar’s site in Banbury, brings the total installed capacity to 1,090 kW, making it Low Carbon Hub’s second largest community-owned solar PV […]
Calling West Oxfordshire SMEs: free training starting next week
Our Community Action Plan for Zero-Carbon Energy (CAPZero) outlines the crucial role businesses need to play in the journey to net zero carbon emissions in 2050. To make the transition to net zero possible, 20% of businesses need to develop an energy strategy by 2030. A great starting place for businesses of any size is […]
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. […]
Low Carbon Hub’s thermal imaging workshop, 18 October at County Hall, Oxford
There’s so much interest in thermal imaging from our community groups at the moment and it’s easy to see why. The nights are drawing in and It’s starting to get colder, heating is being switched on and energy prices are rising, making it increasingly important to heat our homes efficiently. A thermal imaging project is […]
Creating a Smart Community Energy System at Osney Island, Oxford
How can we move from Osney Supercharge to a Smart Community Energy System for Osney Island? One of our legacy projects, Project LEO, provided a fantastic platform for allowing Low Carbon Hub to work with communities across Oxfordshire to support them in playing a proactive role in being part of our transition to Net Zero. […]
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 […]
Pivoting to the next 10 years
The next ten years are going to be critical to our transition to a zero-carbon energy system. By the end of the upcoming decade we need to be able to answer whether the Low Carbon Hub has completed the tasks that we set out to do, and for this we need a plan. Here is […]
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 […]
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 […]