Eco-Homes Oxford is an exciting new project being delivered by Low Carbon Oxford North and Rose Hill and Iffley Low Carbon, supported by Oxford City Council, the Low Carbon Hub and Communities for Zero Carbon Oxford. The project aims to showcase innovative ways to eco-renovate homes and improve energy efficiency, reducing both carbon emissions and living costs.
Make sure to get the following dates in your diary:
Green Open Homes Week, 18 - 29 June 2022:
Residents who have undertaken eco-renovation measures both large and small will open their homes (in person or virtually) and demonstrate the works they have done, explaining the practical advantages and pitfalls..
Eco-Renovation Fair, Sunday 26 June 2022, Oxford Town Hall
The fair will showcase examples of energy efficiency options and renewable energy generation. The fair will inform, inspire and provide enabling advice for homeowners and landlords interested in taking action to upgrade their properties to improve energy efficiency and phase out fossil fuels. It will also offer advice for tenants who wish to reduce their fuel bills and encourage their landlords to make their homes more energy efficient.
Participate in a short film
Eco-Homes Oxford are planning to make five short films on structural and low-cost ways that Oxford residents save energy. If you've made changes in your home and would be happy to demonstrate them as part of a short filmed interview, Eco-Homes Oxford would love to hear from you! Please copy the list below and tick all of the following changes that you've made, then email the ticked list to Eleanor: watts.eleanor@yahoo.co.uk and Chris: chrischurch@cooptel.net. The deadline is 8th May.
1. Insulation
Internal wall insulation
External wall insulation
Cavity wall insulation
Loft Insulation (specify with or without raised floor)
Floor insulation (specify with or without robot)
Additional ventilation
2. Air source heat pump and radiators
Air source heat pump (specify type and size)
New radiators (specify size)
New radiator controls
3. Solar panels and batteries
Solar panels (specify tiles or panels)
Battery storage (specify size and type)
Electric vehicle storage
Solar PV connected to hot-water tank
4. Low cost measures below £100
Insulated loft hatch
DIY loft insulation
Foil behind radiators on external walls
Pipe lagging
Letter box brushes
Film on windows
Chimney balloons
Draft excluders
Thick curtains
5. Windows
Double glazing (specify wood or UPVC)
Triple glazing (specify wood or UPVC)
Aluminium coating
Other measures (please specify)