GreenTEA

Finding local solutions to climate change in Eynsham

GreenTEA is part of the Transition Network, a grassroots movement helping communities move away from fossil fuels towards sustainable living, powered by clean, renewable energy and locally grown food.

The group is made up of several action groups. Its Energy Group works with Low Carbon Hub on the Eynsham Smart & Fair Futures project and plays a key role in developing the Community Action Plan for Zero-Carbon Energy for the Eynsham Primary Substation Area.

GreenTEA has worked with Low Carbon Hub for over ten years. Together they’ve installed three community-owned solar projects in Eynsham, the largest at the Village Hall. Part of the income goes back into other local energy projects.

The group is also working to make sure all new buildings in Eynsham meet the highest environmental standards. It is piloting smarter use of the grid, championing self-build and community-led housing, and developing a route map to give the community a real voice in planning large new developments.

They also run a popular annual festival celebrating everything the group does to transform Eynsham’s energy future.