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Report on Sustainable Futures Examining investment and technological innovation for a low-carbon economy by the Industry and Parliament Trust presents different case studies from consumer behaviour to the production and supply of energy, as well as research and development within the sector. In the course of the six months experts identified four themes that they thought were of particular interest. These were consumer attitudes, innovation in the development of the electricity grid, a global perspective on supply and partnerships for research and development. The themes form the four short chapters of this report.

The Commissioners of this report include:

Chair of the Commission: PROFESSOR DAVID COPE, LIFE MEMBER, CLARE HALL, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, IS THE FORMER DIRECTOROF THE PARLIAMENTARY OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (POST), AND VISITING PROFESSOR OF SCIENCE POLICY AND INNOVATION, DOSHISHA UNIVERSITY, KYOTO, JAPAN.

Kostas Andriosopoulos, Assistant Professor in Finance & Energy Economics, ESCP Europe

Gordon Birtwistle, MP

Janine Freeman, Head of EU & UK Public Affairs, National Grid

Professor Patrick Gougeon, Director, ESCP Europe London Campus

Grant Holland, Utilities Manager, BOC

Peter Kocen, Public Affairs Manager, Energy UK

Ian Liddell-Grainger MP

Denise Massey, Managing Director, Energy Innovation Centre

Christine McGourty, Energy sector

Lord O'Neill of Clackmannan

Lord Redesdale

Rt Hon Caroline Spelman MP

Robin Walker MP

Dr. Melanie Wedgbury, Head of External Communications, Drax Power

Research Topics: Climate Change and the Environment Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility