🎭 Saving energy in a theatre is not always simple – with staff, audience, actors and staging to consider – but The Theatre Chipping Norton Ltd are proving that more sustainable operations are very much worth it. Read about their energy efficiency journey 👉 tinyurl.com/22my2e9h

Find out more about what 2026 might hold for community energy at our free lunchtime webinar on the 22nd January 👉 tinyurl.com/2d66kwsq 💚 Community Energy and the Energy Transition is part of our brand new webinar series for this year, Community Energy Insights.

☀️ What might the year ahead hold for community energy? Find out more about what we're hoping for in 2026 at our upcoming free lunchtime webinar, Community Energy and the Energy Transition. Register here 👉 tinyurl.com/2d66kwsq

🥶 How does solar still work in the winter? Despite shorter days and (at least in the UK) some questionable weather, they myths aren't true - solar does still work in the colder months.

💚 A huge thank you to all of our investors, partners and followers for your support throughout 2025! We hope you have a relaxing break and a happy start to the new year. 🫂 We're looking forward to continuing to create an energy system that’s good for people and the planet in 2026.

🛠️ We've been making some upgrades to our hydro plant near Sandford-Upon-Thames! We've designed and installed the first automatically integrated clearing process on any hydro plant in the UK 👇

🤔 The world of energy is awash with myths and difficult questions... ...so we've compiled a list of the queries we hear the most, with our clearest possible answers. Check out our most FAQs 👉 tinyurl.com/223z5utc

🚨 We're hiring... a Commercial Director! Find out more about how you can apply on our website here 👉 tinyurl.com/2clt6rdn 📅 The deadline for applications is 11:59, Friday 30 January.

🤔 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

🤔 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

🙌 If you're in need of some positive news this week, we hope this helps!

🏠 A recent Parliamentary report on “Retrofitting homes for net zero” found that most of the homes that will exist in 2050 have already been built. 💻 Read our guide to retrofitting your home to find out more about how you could benefit 👉 tinyurl.com/23qvblj8

🎉 We're at the Community Energy England Winter Conference in Sheffield! It's fantastic to see so many passionate people here in support of #communityenergy, and to be able to connect with organisations from across the sector.

💚 ICYMI - we were the feature of the first Everything Electric episode on #community energy 👇 It was amazing to be joined at Ray Valley Solar Park by Imogen Bhogal, our CEO Barbara Hammond and Angus Fraser from our Community Group Member, Heat Clanfield.

Using existing buildings and hard surfaces makes intuitive sense. Rooftop solar is a vital part of our local energy mix - but it’s only part of the picture. Read our latest blog to find out more about why we need both rooftop and groundmount solar in the UK 👉 tinyurl.com/2ypblchx

💚 Want to be a part of the movement to power change? You can support our upcoming clean energy projects, including; • Develop battery storage solutions at Ray Valley Solar. • Develop new ground mount solar projects. • Expand rooftop solar projects. Join >2,000 investor members 👉 lnkd.in/eyTW_Q2e

👻 It's well and truly spooky season - so we've put together some of the scariest, most common myths about solar that really put a chill down our spine... Have any #solar myths of your own? We'd love to hear them 👇

🎉 Households are turning to solar PV to cut energy bills and carbon emissions, but with so many new organisations offering services, choosing a good installer can be confusing to say the least. Find out more about how you can make sure you choose a trustworthy installer 👉 tinyurl.com/227esygj

🫂 For many people rising energy bills continue to be a big worry as we head into the winter months. That's why we developed an energy advice page, where you can download a checklist to help keep your home cosy in winter, low-cost energy saving tips and more. Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/yqd37ncd

🎉 Over £1 million of surpluses from our renewable energy installations has now been spent towards fighting climate change at a local level... ... and we're not stopping there! Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/25zhy64k

🤔 Did you know that the biggest community-owned solar park is in #Oxfordshire? Generating clean energy and community benefit for local people since 2022, Ray Valley uses bifacial panels to maximise its output. Find out about Ray Valley and its impact 👉 tinyurl.com/22c8ltxf

🗒️ On 16 September 2025, the UK Government published its Statement of Strategic Priorities for Great British Energy. ✍ We've taken a look at what this could mean in practice, and what next steps might be. Read more here 👉 tinyurl.com/22tvzf3l

☀️ 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

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

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

💚 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

💸 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

🏡 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

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

🙌 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

☀️ 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.

🫂 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

🗣️ "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

🤔 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

🙌 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

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.

📰 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

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.

🗣️ 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

🌏⚡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 🙌

🫂 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 !

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.

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

🙌 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

🤔 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 👇

💡 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/

✍ An ambitious net zero policy for a new proposed garden village in West Oxfordshire has been approved by Government. The policy, which aims to ensure that all buildings at Salt Cross are Net Zero carbon in operation, has been found to comply with national policy. 👉 tinyurl.com/488kxymp

✍ What has our research into the electricity grid proven? 🗣️ We chatted to our Smart Energy Systems Director, Mairi Brookes, to get some bite-sized thoughts. Find out more about the work we do to create energy we can all feel good about here 👉 www.lowcarbonhub.org

🍃 In 2024/25 our installations saved a whopping 5,456 tonnes of CO₂e. That's the same amount of emissions as over 18,600 passenger's flights from London to Seville, or driving over 13 million miles in a petrol car. Find out more about our renewable energy generation projects 👉 tinyurl.com/3dvxkd3a

🗣️ At our annual event last month we heard from Helen Seagrave, Director at GB Energy, on the UK Government's future energy plans. More community energy is absolutely necessary to ensure the transition to a clean energy future gets people involved in a fair and just way. 👉 tinyurl.com/bdhvw8v2