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Topic: Housing & infrastructure

Keep it simple: Energy bills made easy

Energy prices are once again in the news, with manifesto commitments and potential government action being considered as some energy suppliers raise their prices before winter. Some two thirds of...

21/09/2017
Publication Report IPPR Housing & infrastructure

The Northern Energy Taskforce: A call for evidence

The objective of IPPR's Northern Energy Taskforce is to develop an energy strategy for the northern powerhouse. In this call for evidence, we invite all interested parties to contribute their...

28/10/2016
Publication Report Housing & infrastructure

Community and local energy: Challenges and opportunities

A rising number of community energy projects and municipal and community-owned energy retail supply companies have been formed in recent years. But both kinds of initiative face significant challenge...

03/06/2016
Publication Report Housing & infrastructure

To keep the UK's lights on, call time on coal

Yesterday, National Grid made its first emergency instruction since 2012, calling on industry to reduce its use of power. It was keen to stress that there was no chance of blackouts, and it was...

05/11/2015
Blog post Expert comment Housing & infrastructure