Renting beyond their means? The role of living rent in addressing housing affordability

Wholesale energy markets, decarbonisation policy and consumers: An IPPR debate on two new reports by Which?

This briefing summarises the main themes of a high-level roundtable, hosted by IPPR in July 2013, to debate the findings of two new reports on energy policy published by consumer advocate Which?,...

15/09/2013

Publication Business Report Housing & infrastructure

Pump up the volume: Bringing down costs and increasing jobs in the offshore wind sector

Given Britain's geographical position and industrial traditions, offshore wind power offers enormous potential, both domestically and as an export sector. However, weak and unclear signals from...

09/07/2013

Publication Business Report Housing & infrastructure

Running on empty? Why the UK needs Europe for affordable and secure energy

The UK needs interconnection with Europe to secure its short-term and long-term energy security. More widely, greater energy market integration is needed to boost Europe's competitiveness and improve...

24/06/2013

Publication Report Housing & infrastructure

Leading the charge: Can Britain develop a global advantage in ultra-low emission vehicles?

With a growing global market and swiftly evolving technology, ultra-low-emission vehicles present an unmissable window of opportunity for the British automotive industry. This report presents a...

15/04/2013

Publication Report Housing & infrastructure

Sustainable consumption in the UK: A selection of case studies

This report presents case studies of best practice in achieving sustainable consumption in the UK. These case studies exemplify ways in which people can be helped, encouraged or compelled to live...

06/02/2013

Publication Business Report Housing & infrastructure

Energy efficiency: Who pays and who benefits?

ECO is a new programme that aims to improve the energy efficiency of homes in Great Britain. Only a limited number of people will be able to benefit from ECO but the cost of the policy will be borne...

17/12/2012

Publication Report Housing & infrastructure

Beyond the bluster: Why wind power is an effective technology

Much opposition to wind power appears to be based on the belief that it is an ineffective technology, inefficient or unreliable. This claim is untrue and it is important to get 'beyond the bluster'...

30/08/2012

Publication Science & technology Report Housing & infrastructure

Achieving long-term behaviour change in energy usage: Learning the lessons from Green Streets

This report revisits families involved in the Green Streets programme to find out whether they have maintained their energy efficient behaviour and how participating in Green Streets changed their...

22/06/2012

Publication Housing & infrastructure Science & technology Report

Draft Energy Bill: IPPR submission to the energy and climate change committee

On 19 June 2012, the energy and climate change select committee held public evidence sessions on the draft Energy Bill, to which IPPR made a submission covering carbon targets and emissions performan...

19/06/2012

Publication Business Report Housing & infrastructure

Growing pains: British industry and the low-carbon transition

The report explores the views of British industries that are critical to the low-carbon transition - the energy, transport and manufacturing sectors, as well as energy-intensive industries within...

04/06/2012

Publication Business Science & technology Report Housing & infrastructure