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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 18h

☀️ For our 50+ rooftop installations, it was a super solar September!

These panels across the county generated 348,968KWh of electricity last month.

Find out more about our model and how we reinvest 100% of our surplus in local community projects 👉 tinyurl.com/296pnrzb

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 1d

One of our new community groups is Phoenix Energy Community, who are working towards the aim of ensuring that all homes and businesses in their community become energy efficient and are powered by a renewable energy source.

👉 phoenixec.org.uk

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks for sharing, @commenergyengland.bsky.social! 💚

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 5d

The latest Everything Electric episode on Youtube is about us! 💚

Their team visited Ray Valley, the biggest community-owned solar park in the country, to find out more about our work on #communityenergy.

Watch the full episode here 👉 tinyurl.com/2xjn4x45

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 6d

💚 More community benefit, solar sensation and support for SMEs... here's a few positive energy stories from September!

Want to find out more about the work we're doing in Oxfordshire and beyond?

Check out our impact here 👉 tinyurl.com/2yz9e85x

Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 8d

💸 We know that our impact must be measured by the prosperity we create for our communities, as well as the benefit we bring to the planet...

Find out about our impact 👉 tinyurl.com/2yz9e85x

Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 12d

🏡 By featuring familiar house types and the people who live in them, A House Like Mine shows how energy upgrades can work in everyday homes, for everyday lives.

Find out more about the project, and hear from the people that it has supported 👉 lnkd.in/g-z9Pt_J

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 15d

Our Green Fund has now pledged match funding towards energy efficiency upgrades and renewable installations for 12 Oxfordshire organisations 👉 tinyurl.com/26hvfhna

We're still offering:

✅ Fully funded energy assessments
✅ The chance to apply for up to £10,000 in match funding
✅ Support and advice

Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 16d

🙌 In its third year, our Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools programme continued to provide energy efficiency support to Oxfordshire’s county-maintained schools.

Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/2yns5vdz

Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 19d

☀️ Our portfolio of 56 renewable energy installations across Oxfordshire had another record month this August, generating a whopping 3.1GWh of electricity.

🏠 This clean electricity could power over 1,000 UK homes for a year.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 23d

🫂 Together, our network of people form an incredible ecosystem that supports the transformation towards a zero-carbon energy system.

Find out more about how our community helped us to create a more sustainable energy system in the past year 👉 tinyurl.com/283x32dq

Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 27d

🗣️ "There are so many of these big houses with additional land that should be housing a large number of younger people. It’s a symbiotic improvement because you look after each other as a small community."

👉 tinyurl.com/2cr55wt9

Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 28d

🤔 What is the clean energy transition, and what does it mean for people?

We spoke to our Smart Energy Systems Director, Mairi Brookes, to find out more.

Find out more about how we're helping Oxfordshire and beyond power up and power down 👉 tinyurl.com/25zhy64k

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 29d

🙌 Just 0.3% of the world's land would need to house solar panels to meet all of our energy needs, according to @newscientist.com

In the UK, over 0.4% of our land is already used up by golf courses, and current fossil fuel infrastructure covers at least 0.3% of land globally.

👉 tinyurl.com/254znwun

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · Sep 4

Have your say 👉 tinyurl.com/26pjkogp

🙌 The National Energy Foundation are conducting a consumer satisfaction survey focused on heat pumps, with a goal to counter the misinformation and negativity surrounding the technology.

🤞 All completed surveys will be entered into an optional £500 prize draw.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · Sep 1

📰 Last year, our bespoke energy assessments delivered by the Energy Solutions Oxfordshire programme found potential carbon savings of 841 tonnes for Oxfordshire organisations.

➕ A potential energy reduction of 4,310 MWh annually
➕ 19% average savings on energy bills

👉 tinyurl.com/27va7ygn

Get a Free Energy Assessment

Book a free energy assessment for your organisation today and kickstart your sustainability journey with expert advice.

tinyurl.com

Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · Aug 29

Want to save on your farm's energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint, and support community-led initiatives?

💡 By hosting a rooftop solar PV array with Low Carbon Hub, you can achieve all three at no cost to your organisation.

📧 Email [email protected] to find our more.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · Aug 28

🗣️ Earlier this year we heard from some of the energy industry's leading voices at our event ‘The Energy Transition: A View From The Future’.

Amongst those voices was Chris Jardine, of the @ecioxford.bsky.social 👇

📰 Read our full report of the event here: tinyurl.com/24dh4w9w

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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · Aug 28

🌏⚡Love seeing community energy making an appearance in the classroom!

At The University of Queensland, students are learning that the energy transition isn’t just about solar & microgrids, it’s about people, culture & place 🙌

How Place-Based Learning is Changing the Way We Teach the Energy Transition

Tony Heynen explains how social frameworks are helping students develop appropriate energy solutions in remote Indigenous communities in Queensland, Australia

www.thechemicalengineer.com

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · Aug 27

🫂 Our community groups are a vital part of Low Carbon Hub’s work across Oxfordshire and continue to be inspirational in tackling climate change.

We're delighted to welcome three new members to our network bringing the total amount of our community group members to a fantastic 5️⃣ 0️⃣ !

Our community group membership hits a Fantastic Fifty! - Low Carbon Hub

Welcome to our three new community groups Go Green Hanborough Go Green Hanborough, a new community group in West Oxfordshire, formed in 2025 in response to the Community Action Plan for Zero Carbon E...

www.lowcarbonhub.org

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eco-g @ecog.uk · Aug 22

What started at a kitchen table now powers 6,000 homes. Oxfordshire's @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social runs 55 community-owned clean energy projects—solar, hydro, and more. Local energy, built together. Quiet impact with lasting results. A model worth watching.

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Community Energy England @commenergyengland.bsky.social · Aug 20

This September, the Energy Learning Network & partners are hosting a series of online events to boost skills, knowledge & confidence in the fast-changing #CommunityEnergy sector.

Here's what's coming up next month 👇

communityenergyengland.org/events

@ethexuk.bsky.social

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · Aug 20

🙌 West Oxfordshire District Council has been recognised for their collective commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

We're working closely with their teams on our groundbreaking CAPZero project, which models how a cluster of communities can create a zero-carbon energy system 👉 tinyurl.com/2fd9j9vd

Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · Aug 13

🤔 What will our future energy system look like?

Our recent event ‘The Energy Transition: A View From The Future’ addressed just that question.

🫂 One message rang clear: the path to net zero is not just about technology, it’s about people.

Watch a few thoughts from our speakers and attendees 👇

The Energy Transition: A View From The Future

YouTube video by OxfordLowCarbonHub

www.youtube.com

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energysolutionsox.bsky.social @energysolutionsox.bsky.social · Aug 12

💡 Our energy assessment and bespoke carbon reduction report helped Jake Backus and the team at Common Ground Cafe in Oxford to understand where they can cut their bills and make their premises more sustainable.

👉 energysolutionsoxfordshire.org/free-energy-assessment/

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