🤔 What does ‘smart energy’ really mean? And why is it so important that we get it right? 👉 https://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.

🎉 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

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.

🫂 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.

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 👉 https://tinyurl.com/266b2ykt

We're hiring an Energy Systems Data Analyst 👉 https://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.

🎉School's (finally) out for summer! But our solar panels will still be working hard on classroom roofs 👉 https://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

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 👉 https://tinyurl.com/29hyghye

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

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 👇

💸 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

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

🎉 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 👉 https://bit.ly/4lJrBE0

⏰ 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

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.

🌡️ 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 👉 https://bit.ly/4vXK0AT

🎊 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.

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 👉 https://bit.ly/4lJrBE0 If you can, please do consider being part of it. 💚

📰 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 👉 https://bit.ly/4uuVI4S

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 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ssq5eT

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: https://indeedhi.re/4e2Ux6H

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: https://indeedhi.re/4o4b2Ea

💚 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 👉 https://bit.ly/4lJrBE0

☀️ 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 👉 https://bit.ly/4e6ABAR

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 👉 https://bit.ly/4lJrBE0

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 👉 https://bit.ly/4lJrBE0

We're thrilled that two organisations w provide £60k in match funding to back our Ray Valley Solar battery share offer 👉 https://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.

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

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 👉 https://bit.ly/4trSeQc

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!