Botley West is a 840 MW solar park proposed to be built to the West and North of Oxford. The project is currently in its second phase of consultation until 8 February. During this time residents are invited to provide their feedback.

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.…

Developing sustainable travel options and increasing the uptake of active travel in Oxfordshire is a long-term quest. By 2030 the population of Oxfordshire is predicted to grow by 15% and there are ambitious plans to build around 100,000 new homes. The challenge of increasing traffic congestion, leading to high levels of air pollution and slow…

Fantastic opportunity for a skilled communicator to put your experience to good use. Join our team helping to develop an energy system that’s good for people and good for the planet. Low Carbon Hub is looking for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to support the development and delivery of campaigns, manage our social media accounts,…

Oxford’s journey to becoming a net-zero carbon city by 2040 has received a £150,000 investment by the government to explore a new approach to funding retrofitting projects within the city. Oxford City Council and Low Carbon Hub have been awarded £150,000 from Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living program for their ‘FutureFit Area Based Insetting’ (FABI)…

We sometimes get questions about how people can get involved in our work. At Low Carbon Hub we know that community members themselves are in the best place to be a catalyst for change within their local community. That’s why we have our Energy Champions – these individuals play a vital role in disseminating knowledge…

Looking back on the achievements of the groundbreaking Project LEO initiative that ended in March 2023, Low Carbon Hub CEO, Barbara Hammond said: Nothing like this has been done in the UK before; everyone’s been learning, and it has been a programme that gives us enormous hope for the future. We’ve demonstrated a way forward…

Fuel Poverty Awareness Day serves as a reminder that access to affordable and sustainable energy is a basic human right. We need to prioritise energy efficiency as one way of addressing fuel poverty while we work towards a future that is more environmentally responsible and equitable. Approximately 6.3 million households in the UK currently struggle…

Just as temperatures are starting to drop, it’s been announced that energy prices in the UK are set to rise by 5% in from January 2024. In this blog we explore what that might mean for local residents. The increase represents a climb from £1,834 to £1,928 a year for a typical annual energy bill…

Did you know that approximately 33% of carbon emissions in Oxfordshire stem from buildings (with a staggering 46% of emissions coming from street lighting)?  Or that a report from Oxford revealed that a jaw-dropping 81% of the total carbon emissions in Oxford City are attributed to energy use in buildings? These kinds of statistics call for an urgent, transformative approach…

Welcome to Osney Island, the heart of Oxford and a community of a few hundred households ready to showcase their journey toward a sustainable net zero future. Embark on a virtual tour with us as we delve into the intricacies of the ‘grid edge’ – the point where electricity from the wider network connects to…

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…