🤔 Can you get solar panels for free as the adverts suggest? The short answer is: sometimes. But only if you qualify. Read more on our blog here 👉 tinyurl.com/26uh4qwg

🤔 Did you know that solar parks can actually be beneficial for biodiversity? 🦎 We've found that in our Ray Valley solar park, protected Great Crested Newts are flourishing in specially-dug ponds close to the solar panels. Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/27ecdew7 #worldwildlifeconservationday

Big job at Low Carbon Hub. They need someone who can turn real renewable projects into real impact – solar, storage, community energy, all growing fast. If you or someone you know likes making things happen, take a look. A chance to shape local energy, not just talk about it.

Save cash and carbon by changing one or two settings on your condensing combi boiler. This simple guidance makes it easy and safe to do yourself. www.youtube.com/watch?v=T022...

We all hear big claims about home energy, but the best tips come from people who’ve tried things themselves. What’s the one change that made your home feel warmer? Share your quick, anonymous tip to help others this winter: form.jotform.com/253303144773...

While you were sleeping, #windEnergy reached 49% of the National Grid's electricity demand. https://winderful.uk

Housewarming sessions start 27 Jan 2026 and are a great way to get to grips with making your home warmer and more efficient. If you’re thinking about a heat pump or where to start with #retrofit, it’s worth booking with LCON. A simple first step for the year ahead! lcon.org.uk/energy/house...

Quite an insight: We keep saying people don’t care about climate change, but the problem isn’t apathy, it’s how we talk about it. www.linkedin.com/posts/efekt_...

Heat pumps get talked down by people who’ve never lived with one. If you’ve had yours a year or more, your experience can cut through the noise. Take this short survey and help show what really works in British homes. £500 prize draw included: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Interesting to see how France is driving heat pump uptake. Households can get up to €10,000 towards a heat pump, another €4,500 in energy-saving certificates, and even interest-free loans of up to €30,000 for heat pumps or insulation. It’s no surprise the shift picks up speed.

Amazing how much difference the simple stuff can make. Draught-proofing isn’t glamorous, but it’s one of the quickest ways to cut heat loss and make an old home feel warmer. Small, low-cost fixes can take the edge off the cold while you plan the bigger work – often where a good retrofit starts.

The High-Performance Approach to Heat Pump Retrofits, December 11, #Anaheim #California: buff.ly/Zgw9LAx @SCE #heatpumps #energyefficiency #energy #HVAC #retrofits #ducts #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #comfort #homeperformance #greenbuilding

“Renewable energy is the cheapest and most deployable energy we have.” notes Dean Lou Leonard of @clarkuniversity.bsky.social At #COP30, our gold sponsor @americaisallin.com highlighted how clean electrification cuts bills, creates jobs and reduces pollution across the U.S. #WMBC #Electrification

https://loom.ly/4FkLMlo Watch a video of our own Nick Maddison talking to Mars at the Renewable heating Hub about our history, products and service, including our free specification service for homeowners. #heatpumps #airsource #groundsource #mvhr

A new report by @aldersgategroup.bsky.social, and supported by The MCS Foundation, maps #HeatPump skills. There are 76,000 workers who could enter the heat pump sector – what is needed to support that transition? The report looks at that question. mcsfoundation.org.uk/news/heat-pu...

“public sector increased its share of non-household residential real estate purchases to 52% last year, from an average of about one-third in previous years. Seven out of 10 new homes bought last year by non-households were purchased by publicly funded entities” www.independent.ie/business/fir...

These new homes show what happens when the fabric is right from the start – everything works better and uses less energy. The same applies to existing homes: cut heat loss, sort the basics, and a heat pump runs smoothly. That’s the value of a good #retrofit. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

If you’re wondering where your home is losing heat or which upgrades could cut your bills fastest, we’re offering free 15-minute advice calls with our Oxfordshire team. It’s a simple way to get clear, independent guidance before you make any decisions. See: cosyhomesoxfordshire.org/book-your-fr...

This Express piece is worth a look. It speaks directly to homeowners who want clear answers on cost, savings, and payback. Encouraging to see mainstream outlets highlighting how solar can cut bills and make homes more resilient. Read full story: www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...

Every home has something: the cold corner, the room that never warms up, the damp patch you keep meaning to fix. Small problems add up in comfort, cost and carbon. We’ll help you tackle the right things first. Have a quick chat with our team: bit.ly/4p4Y1cO

Love this illustration on heating people, not spaces. A reminder that staying warm isn’t only about cranking up the thermostat – it’s about comfort, habits, and good design. A well-insulated home means you can do both, and use less energy doing it.

Heating people, heating spaces With well-insulated houses and central heating as standard, I always grew up with heating the space as how you stay warm in the winter. A colleague once shared with me that where he'd lived, they thought of it as heating people, not spaces when looking to stay warm.

You know what matters – a home that’s warmer, greener, and ready for the future. We’ll help you make it happen. Start with a simple chat about your home: bit.ly/4p4Y1cO

There’s never a perfect time. Only the next right step. Start where you are and build from there. We’ll help you take that next step to make your home warmer, greener, and ready for the future. Make your home part of the solution: bit.ly/4p4Y1cO

India’s power grid is struggling to absorb a surge in solar power installations, leading to more curtailment.

🇫🇷 Yesterday wind power accounted for ~6% of France electrical power generation (85GWh). Solar power was ~4% (55.9GWh). Hydro net of pumping was ~11% (150GWh). Source: RTE #France #windenergy #solarenergy #hydroenergy

Didn’t have “AI-powered NIMBYism” on the 2025 bingo card. Aren't the machines meant to help build the future, not say no to it? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Didn't this have on the AI bingo card: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Is your #boiler on the brink? Don’t wait for the first cold snap to find out. A quick check now could save you from a breakdown later – and give you time to explore smarter, more efficient options like a heat pump. Plan ahead: cosyhomesoxfordshire.org/2024/10/02/i...

Mick Wall, founder of Energy Stats UK, turned curiosity about his bills into a mission to help others understand energy. His story proves people don’t retrofit for carbon targets – they do it when it saves money, feels rewarding, and makes life better. www.refurbandretrofit.com/energy-stats...

You care about the planet – but real change starts at home. Stop waiting for the perfect moment. We’ll help you make lasting upgrades – better insulation, heating, cleaner energy – for a warmer, greener home. You don’t have to do it all at once. 🌍🌿☕ cosyhomesoxfordshire.org/book-your-fr...

You care about the planet – but real change starts at home. Stop waiting for the perfect moment. We’ll help you make lasting upgrades – better insulation, heating, cleaner energy – for a warmer, greener home. You don’t have to do it all at once. 🌍🌿☕ cosyhomesoxfordshire.org/book-your-fr...

We’ll be there with Low Carbon Hub at Go Electric Oxford City, Broad Street, Oxford, on 1 November. Come and chat with us about making your home as energy smart as your transport – warmer, healthier, and more efficient. Free event, 10am–4pm: www.oxford.gov.uk/events/event...

Charlbury led the way – inspiring A House Like Mine, now backed by Oxford City Council and Low Carbon Hub. Their updated case studies are live, with more parishes looking to follow. A great example of bottom-up climate action. sustainablecharlbury.org/news-and-vie...

Quite interesting research just out. It shows the barriers we are facing when it comes to heat pump installation. People are waiting for the government to act before doing anything themselves - even tough they are very interested: www.which.co.uk/policy-and-i...

If you'd let AI do your home external wall insulation....

With energy prices still high and solar panels becoming more common, many households are wondering whether they can get solar installed for free – or are those online offers too good to be true? www.lowcarbonhub.org/p/is-there-r...

You may have seen headlines about failing wall insulation. The problems came from rushed national schemes – not from the technology itself. When it’s done properly, insulation works brilliantly. Read how we do it right in Oxfordshire: cosyhomesoxfordshire.org/2025/10/15/e...

You care about the planet. You’ve made changes at home – but you know you could go further... We’ll help you plan your next steps with confidence, giving clear, independent advice on what really works for your home. Take your next step this winter. #LowCarbonLiving #Retrofit #WarmHome

Who would have thought? Even in the hybrid combination of a heat pump and hydrogen boiler, hydrogen proves to be too expensive. Local electrolysis proved too expensive, H2 gas came from Belgium (carry gas to Groningen is the applicable proverb here, I guess).

I'll never purchase another gas-powered car. When my high-efficiency furnace needs replacing, I'll install a heat pump. Oh, and by the way, China is not only rapidly replacing carbon fuel with renewables, they're also exporting the technology, making it cheaper by the day. But do go on, Danielle. 🤷‍♂️

Can't find a direct link. More likely: From 2025, Dutch rules are set to require fully electric heat pumps in new builds, and from 2026, replacing a central heating boiler in existing homes will often have to include a hybrid heat pump alternative. www.bricknest.nl/en/blog/nieu...

Brilliant resource! There is nothing like seeing heat pumps in real life. Playing in the garden near a #heatpump in Somerset, England. June 2025. Liz Seabrook / Nesta / Climate Visuals

fwiw finland does have the highest rates of heat pump adoption in the world! i wrote about it here - www.greenjuice.wtf/heat-pumps-h...

Brilliant – that’s what we love to hear. Real comfort, less oil. For anyone curious about how heat pumps perform in the real world, try visiting a home near you: visitaheatpump.com

Well done for taking the leap – that bit of inertia is real! For anyone still on the fence, it really helps to see one in action. Visit a home near you and chat to people who’ve already made the switch: visitaheatpump.com

Did you know? Homes with higher #EPC ratings sell for more. New Halifax research shows energy-efficient homes don’t just feel better to live in. It’s worth knowing how your home performs, and where small improvements could make a difference. www.lloydsbankinggroup.com/media/press-...