Our current programmes
At the heart of community energy innovation.
Low Carbon Hub is at the heart of a collective effort to catalyse a low carbon economy in Oxfordshire, both through powering down to decrease energy demand and through powering up to increase renewable energy supply. As part of this work, Low Carbon Hub develops innovation pilots around community energy to help the sector expand more rapidly.
Below you’ll see our programmes contributing to a better energy system in Oxfordshire.
Community Action Plan for Zero-Carbon Energy (CAPZero)
Our Community Action Plan for Zero-Carbon Energy is the first of its kind in the UK. It models how a cluster of communities in West Oxfordshire can create a zero-carbon energy system in their local area, in a way that works for them. It is a plan developed by community representatives together with experts, and…
Local Carbon Offsetting Project (LCOP)
Local Carbon Offsetting Project (LCOP) is a partnership project between Oxford City Council and Low Carbon Hub. It aims to explore how localised ‘insetting’ can be used to help fund retrofit projects across the city and support our net-zero goals. The problem At present 60% of carbon emissions in Oxford are from buildings, of which…
Local Energy Oxfordshire – Neighbourhood (Alpha stage)
Building on the highly successful Project LEO, this project Local Energy Oxfordshire – Neighbourhood – (LEO-N) takes a systems innovation route to accelerating the pace of the transition by implementing an integrated approach.
A House Like Mine
A collaborative project aiming to encourage the take-up of energy efficiency improvements in houses across Oxford city.
Action on Carbon and Energy Schools
An energy efficiency support service to help schools in Oxfordshire carry out energy saving measures.
Energy Solutions Oxfordshire (ESOx)
You know that reducing energy waste makes perfect business sense. That is why now is the time to act and improve your organisation’s energy efficiency.
People’s Power Station
Showcasing renewable energy generation and energy efficiency across Oxfordshire
Cosy Homes Oxfordshire
Reduce your energy bills, cut carbon emissions and make your home healthier and more comfortable – by retrofitting your home.
Community Grants
We are championing community-owned energy in Oxfordshire with our Community Grant Fund, providing financial support for energy initiatives.