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?,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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'...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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