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…

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…

If you are looking for a grant project that encourages children to love cycling at an early stage and can be replicated in your community, then this is it.   We were delighted to award a large grant to Sustainable Wantage from the Low Carbon Hub Community Grants Fund in March 2022.   They had the inspired…

Following the significant fall in river levels in the Sandford reach on Sunday 29 May 2022, which resulted in damage to boats, we have been working with the Environment Agency staff and a marine expert, appointed by our insurers, to support investigations as to the cause.   Low Carbon Hub is satisfied that the hydro…

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…

We are delighted that Sustainable Charlbury is our community group of the month for November / December 2022. Sustainable Charlbury began in 2008 as a Community Interest Company, with the aim of addressing the big challenges the planet faces at a local level. The group is run by a small, dedicated team who hope to…

Local social enterprise Low Carbon Hub has released a ‘Warmer Winter Checklist’ to help residents across Oxfordshire keep warm this winter in the face of increasing energy costs. The handy guide provides lots of tips and resources to help people save energy whilst keeping their homes warm and healthy. Spiralling energy costs are a concern…

We take a look at some cross-cutting themes from the last year and how our work has been developing, while celebrating some exciting milestones. Scale We didn’t set out to build the largest community-owned solar park in the UK, but that’s what we have achieved together. Ray Valley Solar is a really significant project for…

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.…

Low Carbon Hub has launched a Crowdfunder to support vulnerable households during the energy crisis. We’re all experiencing the threat of spiralling energy costs, but for people already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, the rising cost of electricity and gas will leave many with stark choices to make this winter. The problem The government’s pledge…

At Low Carbon Hub we want to help as many schools as possible save money on their energy bills and do their bit for the environment. The UK has a target to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and locally, Oxfordshire has set a target of cutting carbon emissions by 50% of 2008 levels…