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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 21h

💡Renewables are easily the cheapest form of electricity, but the UK's reliance on gas and oil means that when global gas prices rise, so do our bills. A more decentralised energy system with local renewable generation and storage can help protect against price spikes.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

💚 There's actually lots of positive things happening in the energy sector! Here's some of our favourite bits of news that have come out in the past month 👇

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Who actually benefits from renewable energy projects? 🫂 With more people living closer to generation than ever before, it's crucial we ensure that communities hosting projects are fully involved. That's why more community-owned energy is a must for a fair transition 👇

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sorry, asparagus lovers 🙃 Per average KG, it's one of the most carbon-intensive foods on the planet, but all is not lost! Just make sure you're eating your asparagus from local sources, in season, and it's much less harmful.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We hear lots of questions about how solar parks affect wildlife. 🦎 For many small species, these spaces can actually provide a safe haven, on land that has often been intensively farmed. These are just a few of the species that have been spotted at our own Ray Valley solar park 👇

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🤔 Smart home energy can be - let's face it - more than a bit confusing. If you want to find out more about smart energy in your home, then join us for our next webinar on 17 September here 👉 cutt.ly/XyzqqEvs

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🏫 Did you know that we have solar installations on 31 schools in Oxfordshire? As well as generating clean energy throughout the year (even when school's out for summer), these provide a substantial saving on energy bills. It's a win-win! Find out more about our portfolio 👉 cutt.ly/GylDMSEe

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🤝 If you're great at making and maintaining positive connections, then we want to hear from you! Apply to be our Local Authority Liaison 👉 cutt.ly/Ayj9kNvi 📅 Deadline for applications is midnight, 10th September.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

⚖️ A lot of people think we're waiting for an energy 'tipping point', where we have the right tech to power the world with renewables. In reality, we already have all the right technologies and techniques, but we're just not deploying them effectively.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🤝 We all need some positive news sometimes! Here's some stories from the past month 👇

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

☀️ This summer has been brutal for a lot of people, so it's no surprise that searches for houses with air-con have doubled. But is there a greener, more effective solution that you might not be aware of? Meet the air-to-air heat pump 👉 bit.ly/4qcy3WB

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We recently took a historical tour around the solar panels generating clean energy and community benefit for the community. Find out more about what secrets it holds 👉 bit.ly/3UxW0eV

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🌊 Our Sandford Hydro plant is now a famous character on the Lasher Weir. It's generating even more clean energy this year thanks to solar panels over the turbines. 🐟 It's not just about energy - the pass next to the hydro means that fish can move up the river for the first time in 400 YEARS!

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

☀️ Millions of us enjoyed watching the eclipse this week... ...but the energy aficionados amongst us might have been worried about what it means for solar generation! Find out more about our own battery plans here 👉 bit.ly/4lJrBE0

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I call myself an energy transition optimist. 30 years ago renewables were niche and EVs barely existed. Sceptics keep underestimating the pace of change. Globally we're too slow but regionally, the shift is real. Optimism isn't naive. It drives change. janrosenow.substack.com/p/why-im-an-...

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Why I'm an energy transition optimist

The case for energy transition optimism has never been stronger.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🎚️ One (greener and more future-proofed) solution to extreme heat is an air-to-air heat pump. But how much do they cost? And do they really work? We spoke to people who actually have them to find out 👉 bit.ly/4qcy3WB

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Thinking about getting air conditioning? - Low Carbon Hub

Thinking about air conditioning? An air to air heat pump costs about the same but heats in winter too. Real UK case studies and costs inside.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🤔 What does ‘smart energy’ really mean? And why is it so important that we get it right? 👉 tinyurl.com/266b2ykt We'll hear from the Centre for Sustainable Energy's Dr Emilie Crossley on why we believe fairness needs to be at the heart of this fast-moving area of the energy transition.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🎉 There's currently not just one, but two opportunities to work with us! We're looking for a talented Local Authority Liaison Officer and a passionate Energy Systems Data Analyst, to help us on our mission to create a fair, sustainable energy future. 👉https://tinyurl.com/2clt6rdn

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Obviously we're a bit biased... but community energy might be more important than ever 👇 With more communities living at the edge of large-scale renewables projects, it's crucial that people feel the benefits of them directly.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🫂 Yesterday we hosted some of our wonderful community groups, who found out more about the new Homewise tool. Developed by the @energysavingtrust.bsky.social and available via @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social's website, Homewise offers energy saving advice tailored to user's home, lifestyle, and budget.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Join us and the Centre for Sustainable Energy for an introductory session exploring what ‘smart energy’ really means, how smart tariffs work, and why we believe fairness needs to be at the heart of this fast-moving area of the energy transition 👉 tinyurl.com/266b2ykt

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We're hiring an Energy Systems Data Analyst 👉 tinyurl.com/22728vst# We're looking for someone who will play a pivotal role in shaping how data drives community-led net zero energy planning. 💻 Apply via our website.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🎉School's (finally) out for summer! But our solar panels will still be working hard on classroom roofs 👉 tinyurl.com/2bmhfot6 In 2025/26 our arrays have saved 249 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. That's equivalent to: 🏡 Powering 450 UK homes for the year 🚗 Taking 154 cars off the road for a year

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

📉 Curtailment of renewables sites sounds like a negative - and clean energy being wasted certainly is. But can the peaks and troughs in our energy system actually be made a positive for community energy groups thanks to batteries? Find out more about battery storage 👉 bit.ly/4vE0wWd

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Battery Storage and Renewables Webinar

As more solar and wind projects come online across the UK, one chal...

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

For homeowners or renters who aren't sure where to start on your energy efficiency journey, you can try out the new Homewise tool from Energy Saving Trust for free through Oxfordshire County Council here 👉 tinyurl.com/29hyghye

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🔌Plug-in solar is coming to the UK, but what might it mean for households? Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/2yygbdcl

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

What if the World Cup semi finals were decided by renewable energy generation stats 🤔 We took a look at the energy mix of the last four 👇

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

💸 We've now pledged over £126,000 towards energy efficiency measures, helping SMEs across the county save money on their bills, decarbonise their premises and protect users against extreme heat and cold. 👉 tinyurl.com/26hvfhna

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

💚 All energy infrastructure has an environmental impact, but when appropriately managed, renewable sites can incorporate biodiversity improvements and land-sharing practices incredibly well. 👉 bit.ly/3Ssq5eT

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to all 368 investors who've helped us to reach a whopping £970k in our latest share raise. Our new battery storage project will be the first of its kind in the UK, powering up our already successful Ray Valley Solar Park even further 👉 bit.ly/4lJrBE0

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

⏰ There's just one day (yes, one day!) left to invest in our latest project on the Ethex platform. Every penny we raise reduces our reliance on loans, and means that more of our battery storage system is community owned. Get involved 👉 bit.ly/4lJrBE0

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

If we want to avoid more frequent heatwaves in the future, then renewable energy has a big role to play 👇 CO2 emissions are the primary driver of climate change, responsible for 75% to 80% of total human-caused warming, so decarbonising our energy system is crucial to mitigating extreme heat.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🌡️ We're set for some unprecedented hot weather this week, so make sure to refresh your memory on how to keep yourself and you loved ones cool. Our Beat The Heat advice is a good place to start 👉 bit.ly/4vXK0AT

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🎊 Yesterday we opened the gates of our Ray Valley Solar Park to some of the people who made the project possible. A few of our wonderful community energy investors had the chance to enjoy a VIP tour of the park, alongside some technical explainers and historical secrets.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We can't believe it, but there's now only two weeks left to invest in our exciting new battery storage system project on Ethex 👉 bit.ly/4lJrBE0 If you can, please do consider being part of it. 💚

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📰 Oxfordshire County Council has launched a public consultation on a new policy for community benefit contributions and shared ownership of clean energy projects. We’re asking everyone in our network to take part, to make sure as many viewpoints as possible are represented 👉 bit.ly/4uuVI4S

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Locally-produced food and materials are crucial to combating the effects of climate change. 🐑 From grazing livestock under panels to encouraging pollinators back to the area, there's actually a huge amount of opportunities to explore in the 'agrivoltaics' sector 👉 bit.ly/3Ssq5eT

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Experienced Project Manager wanted – ideally with people management experience. We can't say much yet, but it's an exciting new Oxfordshire programme and the kind of project that'll look great on a CV. Renewables or retrofit background ideal: indeedhi.re/4e2Ux6H

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Experienced Comms & Community Engagement professional wanted. Energy or sustainability background ideal. We can't say much yet, but it's an exciting new Oxfordshire programme and the kind of role that'll look great on a CV: indeedhi.re/4o4b2Ea

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

💚 A huge thank you to everyone who's invested in our exciting battery storage project so far! We've smashed through our initial target, but here's our very own Dr Mairi Brookes on why we're not stopping there 👇 Find out more about making an investment here 👉 bit.ly/4lJrBE0

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

☀️ Summer is well and truly here... and if you're struggling with the heat, here's some top tips you can use in your workspace and at home to keep cool. Find out more on how you can stay cool in summer, as well as the best way to prepare your place for winter here 👉 bit.ly/4e6ABAR

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Some big news came in this bank holiday weekend... 🎉 Thanks to the support of over 240 investors, we've smashed through our initial target for our latest share raise. But we're not done yet! You can still invest from £100 in our exciting new battery project 👉 bit.ly/4lJrBE0

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Here's Julia Davies from We Have The POWER on why they're match funding our new solar battery storage share offer 👇 Double the impact of your next investment, and you can say you've played a part in setting up the UK's first community-owned battery project! Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4lJrBE0

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Chloé Farand @chloefarand.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🔋 Some inspiring reporting I've done closer to home about @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social's crowdfunding campaign to install battery storage at one of the UK's largest community-owned renewable energy projects. We need more of these to power the energy transition! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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‘A share in the delight’: the people investing in the UK’s first community-owned solar battery

Oxfordshire’s Ray Valley Solar already generates clean energy for 7,000 homes, and is now crowdfunding storage to marry daylight with evening demand

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We're thrilled that two organisations w provide £60k in match funding to back our Ray Valley Solar battery share offer 👉 bit.ly/3PQ3ojV We Have the POWER have contributed £30,000, and another institutional funder has committed a further £30,000, doubling the impact of every investment.

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

We're 80% there – but we need one final push. Help fund the UK's first community-owned battery at Ray Valley Solar. Shares from £100. Every pound counts. 👉 ethex.org.uk/invest/low-carbon-hub

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We're 80% there – but we need one final push. Help fund the UK's first community-owned battery at Ray Valley Solar. Shares from £100. Every pound counts. 👉 ethex.org.uk/invest/low-carbon-hub

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Our wonderful 50 community group members are at the heart of everything we do, and we're delighted to support them through our community grants fund. ☀️ This funding is made possible by our 56 community-owned renewable energy installations across the county. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4trSeQc

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A lot of people believe that the earth is simply not big enough to support renewable energy sites, but in fact just over 3% of land worldwide would be needed to easily power all our needs. 🏌️‍♂️ That's equivalent to the space taken up by existing energy infrastructure, or golf courses in the UK!

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Low Carbon Hub @lowcarbonhub.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🎉 Low Carbon Hub is in the news! Read The Guardian's latest article on our exciting new battery storage project at Ray Valley Solar Park, and find out more about the impact we're having on people and planet in #Oxfordshire 👉 bit.ly/4dsvdI5

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