On 14 and 15 September, Energy Saving Homes is back in partnership with Oxford Preservation Trust for the much-loved annual Oxford Open Doors.

Find out how to make your home warmer in winter, cooler in summer, a healthier place to live and hopefully cheaper to run!

We have 21 fantastic Energy Saving Homes across Oxford for you to choose from. Find out more on the Energy Saving Homes website.

What are Energy Saving Homes?

Energy Saving Homes are a bit different to the traditional Oxford Open Doors locations: they show how ordinary people have cut energy costs in their homes, through small, cheap measures, and through larger renovation projects – from draught proofing to wall and loft insulation, solar panels and battery storage, heat pumps, and double and triple glazing.

This is a chance to hear from homeowners how they navigated the often-confusing landscape of eco-renovation. Find out what went well and what was difficult, what they learned, and what further steps they are planning to take.  You will be able to speak directly to them, and sometimes their contractors,  and ask your questions.

Energy Saving Homes is an initiative of Communities for Zero Carbon Oxford, a collective of community groups in Oxford working to take practical steps to address climate change. Since 2022 the event has worked successfully in partnership with Oxford Preservation Trust.