In response to the policy challenges associated with climate mitigation, PPERC focuses on the social practices, political decisions and spatial imaginaries that underpin energy and climate transformations.
By bringing social science perspectives into energy research, the Centre highlights how these transitions are shaped by social and cultural contexts, as well as technological and policy developments.
The Centre’s work contributes to environmental sustainability and social equity by addressing issues such as energy poverty and community engagement in energy transitions.
It complements existing initiatives that examine the relationship between technology, policy and societal change, offering new insights into how energy systems intersect with social justice and spatial dynamics.
This research supports the University of Manchester’s commitment to producing knowledge that informs policy, promotes social responsibility and drives positive change at local, national and global levels.
Urban Energy Transformations Hub 