Here you can read the Low Carbon Hub’s Annual Report 2023/24 and find out more about the work we’re undertaking towards a greener, cleaner Oxfordshire. The document outlines a Strategic Report, including messages from our Chairman and CEO, a Governance Report from our board, and a summary of our Financial Statement for 2023/24.
About Low Carbon Hub
We are a social enterprise that’s out to prove we can meet our energy needs in a way that’s good for people and good for the planet. We develop community-owned renewable energy projects across Oxfordshire which produce clean energy and accelerate the transition to the zero-carbon electricity system we need for the future. Power, heat and transport – all powered by renewable electricity.
Our installations produce an ongoing, long-term income that we use to fund our part in the transition to a fair, community centred, zero-carbon electricity system at the Grid Edge, where we all live and work. We want to be at the heart of a growing partnership of communities, local authorities, businesses, universities and energy system operators working together for a zero-carbon energy system that benefits everyone.
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Past successes
Our ground-breaking Local Energy Oxfordshire (LEO) project has demonstrated the power of localised energy systems in fostering sustainability and community resilience. Through LEO, we have set a benchmark for integrating energy solutions at the community level.
Current projects
Presently, we are focused on several key initiatives. The FutureFit Area Based Insetting (FABI) project is driving forward with innovative energy efficiency measures across various communities. Our Community Action Plan for Zero-Carbon Energy (CAPZero) is empowering local residents and organisations to actively participate in the transition to a zero-carbon future. Additionally, the Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools (ACES) programme provides an energy efficiency support service specifically for schools in Oxfordshire.
Planning our next steps
Looking to the future, we are excited to launch Local Energy Oxfordshire – Neighbourhoods (LEO-N). This upcoming initiative aims to build on the success of LEO by fostering greater community involvement and expanding sustainable practices at a neighbourhood level.