Low Carbon Hub
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🍃 Out to prove we can meet our energy needs in a way that's good for people and good for the planet.
www.lowcarbonhub.org
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💚 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.
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.
Community Energy: The Future is Local!
In this week’s episode Imogen and the team went to visit Ray Valley Solar Park, the UK's largest community-owned ground-mounted solar park to find out how community benefit societies are helping to transform the UK's energy landscape. We speak with Barbara Hammond, CEO of the Low Carbon Hub, and Angus Fraser from Heat Clanfield to understand how community energy projects work, their unique financing structure, and the tangible benefits they bring to local areas. 00:00 - Ray Valley Solar Park 00:35 - What is Community Owned Energy? 01:00 - Community Energy Benefits & Local Impact 01:33 - What is a Community Benefit Society? 01:37 - What is the Low Carbon Hub? 02:56 - How Community Benefit Societies Work 04:41 - Benefits to Local Communities 06:24 - The Communication Challenge 06:40 - What's Needed to Scale Up Community Energy 08:00 - Ensuring Energy Transition Benefits Everyone 08:45 - Heat Clanfield 09:58 - Timeline & Challenges 11:28 - Long-Term Vision for Local Energy 12:36 - Advice for Communities Considering Similar Projects 13:17 - Final Thoughts For more information: https://www.lowcarbonhub.org/ https://www.heatclanfield.org/ Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric FARNBOROUGH - Farnborough International - 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric MELBOURNE - Melbourne Showgrounds 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025 Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 #CommunityEnergy #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #UKEnergy #Decarbonization
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November 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
💚 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.
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
Read our latest blog to find out more about why we need both rooftop and groundmount solar in the UK 👉 tinyurl.com/2ypblchx
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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
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
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
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
💚 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
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 👇
Have any #solar myths of your own? We'd love to hear them 👇
October 31, 2025 at 12:15 PM
👻 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 👇
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
Find out more about how you can make sure you choose a trustworthy installer 👉 tinyurl.com/227esygj
How to choose a good solar installer - Low Carbon Hub
As solar energy grows, finding a trusted installer matters more than ever. Here’s how to choose wisely and avoid common mistakes.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🎉 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
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
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
October 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🫂 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
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
... and we're not stopping there!
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/25zhy64k
October 21, 2025 at 10:06 AM
🎉 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
... 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
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
October 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🤔 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
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
✍ We've taken a look at what this could mean in practice, and what next steps might be.
Read more here 👉 tinyurl.com/22tvzf3l
October 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
🗒️ 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
✍ 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
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
October 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
☀️ 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
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
👉 phoenixec.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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
👉 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
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
October 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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
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
Want to find out more about the work we're doing in Oxfordshire and beyond?
Check out our impact here 👉 tinyurl.com/2yz9e85x
October 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
💚 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
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
Find out about our impact 👉 tinyurl.com/2yz9e85x
September 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
💸 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
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
Find out more about the project, and hear from the people that it has supported 👉 lnkd.in/g-z9Pt_J
September 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🏡 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
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
We're still offering:
✅ Fully funded energy assessments
✅ The chance to apply for up to £10,000 in match funding
✅ Support and advice
September 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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
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
Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/2yns5vdz
September 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🙌 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
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.
🏠 This clean electricity could power over 1,000 UK homes for a year.
September 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM
☀️ 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.
🏠 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
Find out more about how our community helped us to create a more sustainable energy system in the past year 👉 tinyurl.com/283x32dq
September 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🫂 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
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
👉 tinyurl.com/2cr55wt9
September 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🗣️ "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
👉 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
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
September 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🤔 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
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
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
September 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🙌 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
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.
🙌 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.
September 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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.
🙌 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
➕ 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.
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September 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
📰 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
➕ 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 laura.nicolaou@lowcarbonhub.org to find our more.
💡 By hosting a rooftop solar PV array with Low Carbon Hub, you can achieve all three at no cost to your organisation.
📧 Email laura.nicolaou@lowcarbonhub.org to find our more.
August 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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 laura.nicolaou@lowcarbonhub.org to find our more.
💡 By hosting a rooftop solar PV array with Low Carbon Hub, you can achieve all three at no cost to your organisation.
📧 Email laura.nicolaou@lowcarbonhub.org to find our more.