Sarah worked for many years as an architect and more recently has specialised in the conservation of historic parks and gardens.
Since training as an architect Sarah has had a keen interest in sustainable building and local renewable energy. In recent years she has led the energy group of GreenTEA (Transition Eynsham area) in promoting community energy, energy saving and zero carbon development. The current focus is on the Eynsham Community Action Plan for Zero Carbon Energy (CAPZero) part of Project LEO, ‘one of the most ambitious, wide-ranging, innovative, and holistic smart grid trials ever conducted in the UK.’ It is smart in the flexible way that energy is used and fair in being accessible and affordable.
The Low Carbon Hub is managing this project to accelerate the transition to zero carbon by helping communities deliver the Energy Action Plan for the Eynsham primary distribution area. The Plan should lead to a smarter, flexible zero carbon electricity system with fair access for households, businesses, and communities, to realise the social, economic and environmental opportunities and benefits it will bring.