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Imagine your home warm in winter, cool in summer, and cosy all year. As #Oxfordshire’s trusted eco #retrofit specialists, we help lower energy bills, cut #carbon emissions, and create a home that’s both energy-efficient and truly comfortable.
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We’re in the news! @theoxfordmail.bsky.social is featuring our work to help homeowners take control of their home’s energy future. This project is about giving people the confidence, knowledge, and support to make their homes warmer, more efficient, and cheaper to run.

Behind the scenes at a whole-house transformation on Woodstock Road, Oxford. We’re making this home warmer, greener, and more efficient with expert-led improvements, from insulation upgrades to energy-saving measures. Stay tuned for updates! Oxfordshire homeowners, start your Whole House Plan today.

Secure your spot today and join us at the Heat Pump Summit using code LCH20 for an additional 20% off Early Bird Delegate Passes, available until the end of February! www.heatpumpsummit.com/delegate-pass

Paris just made a bold move. Cars are out, and a new vision is in. Mayor Anne Hidalgo is turning traffic-clogged streets into green spaces and cycling paths. It wasn’t easy – political pressure, business pushback, and complaints came fast. But she pressed on. Could your city do the same?

Feeling cold at home or facing high heating bills? A typical Victorian house loses heat fast, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Simple fixes like draught-proofing and loft insulation can start saving you money while keeping your home cosy. Small changes, big impact. Ready to make your home warmer?

Improving your EPC rating isn’t just good for energy bills—it can boost property value too. Knight Frank data shows homes improving from G/F to C could see up to 20% value growth, while D to C upgrades may add 3% (£9,000+). Energy efficiency is becoming a key selling point! #Retrofit #EPCrating

It is curious that building standards in the UK remain poor. Needed as standard for refurb/new homes: solar PV; heat pumps; good insulation; water recycling; external solid wall insulation; better space standards for remote working/flexitime use of homes; improved minimum glazing.

Another reason why every house with a roof should have solar panels... (Don't believe the noinsense that they only work on South facing roofs - they work on *any* roof, & even on fences or walls - just a bit less efficiently. They work on cloudy days too. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Even in the grey & rainy UK, solar panels cut families' energy bills significantly #solar www.theguardian.com/environment/...

We’ll be at the Heat Pump Summit! If you work in the heat pump sector, this is the event to connect, learn, and explore the latest in low-carbon heating. Looking forward to insightful discussions and meeting fellow industry professionals. See you there! #HeatPumpSummit

⚡ Generating enough renewable electricity to power 6,000 homes every year, saving 4,000 tonnes of CO2 and providing a haven for an iconic species, Ray Valley Solar Park is a true energy champion. Find out more about the UK's largest community-owned solar park👉 tinyurl.com/yc86r8zf

Don't let anybody tell you that the UK is too cold / warm for heat pumps! They work in a wide range of climates.

The latest #Panorama episode exposes the risks of poor-quality retrofits under the £6.6bn ‘Warm Homes’ plan. Rushed upgrades – like insulation or heat pumps in isolation – can cause damp, mould and inefficiency. #Retrofit done right safeguards your property & income.

When you read the comments on this excellent post, it’s the same story. Those posting negative comments just parrot distorted second-hand news, while those who actually have heat pumps rave about them! Why don’t people listen to them? bsky.app/profile/mike...

What is the Difference between European & American #Windows? https://buff.ly/46rH8z2 #energyefficiency #energy #health #comfort #savings #airsealing #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #decarbonization #greenbuilding #renovations #retrofits #sustainability

Here's another #electrification tip for anyone who travels daily: E-bikes! By improving on the efficiency of a regular bike, these wonderful little machines can be good for #emissions, public health, and your wallet! 🚴 #publicpolicy #climatenews via @rockymtninst.bsky.social rmi.org/helping-citi...

One full year of energy data from our #PassiveHouse. Fully electric, no gas, no solar, 4 people. Prices include daily supply charge. Solar is little benefit until we get an #EV or Battery. #SpringSt #Auspol #Energy #PassiveHaus

Register Now: Natural Materials in Retrofit | Free Webinar 7 April 2025, 1pm-3pm Exploring standards, regulations & compliance for traditional buildings with Prof. John Edwards, Anthony Gwynne & Ruth Marie Mackrodt #Retrofit #Heritage #SustainableBuilding #Conservation #BuildingRegulations

A little while back I made a podcast with Tom Gwilliam from Etude about #EPCs and why they are not fit for purpose. www.houseplanninghelp.com/332 Let's hope this new consultation will have an impact in changing them for the better. #EnergyEfficiency #Housing

For anyone working in or passionate about #retrofit, energy efficiency, and sustainable homes: #EcoRetrofit #SustainableRetrofit #WholeHouseRetrofit #LowCarbonRetrofit #EnergyEfficientRetrofit #HomeImprovement #Renovation #EcoRenovation #SustainableRenovation #LowCarbonHomes #FutureProofYourHome

We'd love to connect with anybody living in these #Oxfordshire places: #Oxford #Banbury #Bicester #Abingdon #Witney #Didcot #HenleyonThames #Thame #Wallingford #ChippingNorton #Carterton #Faringdon #Woodstock #Burford #Charlbury #Kidlington #Goring #Eynsham #Wantage #Grove

For a limited time, we’re offering 36 match-funded energy efficiency assessments to residents in the eight CAPZero parishes: #Cassington #Eynsham #Freeland #Farmoor #Cumnor #Hanborough #NorthLeigh #SouthLeigh and #StantonHarcourt #sutton #oxfordshire cosyhomesoxfordshire.org/2025/02/04/g...

Great to see our service featured on the @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social website! We've just updated our details, making it even easier for homeowners to find expert retrofit advice. If you're looking to improve comfort, cut #energy bills, or reduce #carbon emissions, check it out here:

It’s National #Apprenticeship Week! Apprenticeships open so many doors, and the energy sector is growing fast. With demand for heat pump installers, solar panel experts, and renewable energy specialists on the rise, now is the perfect time to build a greener future.

Combining solar panels with electric vehicles and heat pumps offers benefits for households by enabling the use of clean energy for transportation and home heating and for grid stability by balancing local energy demand and supply. But do households actually want to adopt this combination? (1/7)

🌿 Green Action Week 2025 🌿 This week, we’re embracing sustainability! In our department, members are swapping plants, sharing plant-based cakes, and discussing green ideas with our Green Team. 🌍💚 #GreenActionWeek #Sustainability #Environment #OxfordUniversity

WW2 plane's engine restored to honour RAF crew #Oxon #Oxfordshire 🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...