Free consumers from tyranny of volatile gas prices

IPPR has backed a joint statement organised by WWF calling for a 2030 target to decarbonise the power sector.

Will Straw, Associate Director for Climate Change, Energy and Transport, said:

"A target to decarbonise the power sector by 2030 is essential to free consumers from the tyranny of volatile gas prices, provide certainty for investors looking to upgrade our energy system, and pave the way for the electrification of the transport sector.

"All MPs who have previously supported a target of this nature must support Tim Yeo and Barry Gardiner's amendment when it is debated in the House of Commons."

Notes to editors:

For the full statement, see: http://assets.wwf.org.uk/downloads/decarb_target_joint_statement_20_feb_2013.pdf

For more on IPPR research on energy prices, see:
http://www.ippr.org/publication/55/9040/the-true-cost-of-energy-how-competition-and-efficiency-in-the-energy-supply-market-impact-on-consumers-bills

Contact:

Tessa Evans, 07875727298, t.evans@ippr.org

Richard Darlington, 07525 481 602, r.darlington@ippr.org