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18 MayDECC sets out cost to economy of fossil fuel volatility
Report welcomed by REA, but only 'first step' towards better understanding of benefits Welcoming DECC’s new report [1], Gaynor Hartnell, Chief Executive of the REA [2], said: "Clearly investing in renewables and energy efficiency will help protect the economy against in...
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14 MayOpen letter to members about Electricity Market Reform
For quite some time I have been puzzled as to the passivity of the whole of the electricity supply industry over what is coming down the tracks on EMR. I think I know why our sector has been so quiet, and the sentiment is this: EMR is primarily for nuclear...
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14 MayAll four industry associations representing UK solar power join together to clarify good returns
Fears that solar PV is no longer viable are wholly misplaced All four major trade associations representing domestic solar PV – the British Photovoltaic Association (BPVA) [1], the Micropower Council (MPC) [2], the Renewable Energy Association (REA) [3] and the Solar Trade Association (...
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09 MayREA responds to the Queen’s Speech
Renewable Energy Association Press Release IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9th May 2012 Electricity Market Reform and Green Investment Bank introduced The Queen’s Speech at the State Opening or Parliament today introduced Electricity Market Reform (EMR) [1] and the Green Investment Bank (GI...
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30 AprREA Chief Exec Gaynor Hartnell speaks on Radio 4
REA Chief Exec Gaynor Hartnell on Radio 4 yesterday - listen again below...
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30 AprDECC and IEA press need for sustainable biofuels, as DfT figures reveal benefits of UK product
Renewable Energy Association Press Release IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26th April 2012 Three important and near-simultaneous reports present compelling case for urgently accelerating UK biofuels policy The REA [1] has welcomed the rapid-fire publication of three reports, which together presen...
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26 AprREA responds to Bioenergy Strategy
Renewable Energy Association Press Release IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26th April 2012 REA responds to Bioenergy Strategy REA [1] responds to publication of DECC’s Bioenergy Strategy [2] REA Chief Executive Gaynor Hartnell said: “Government expects around half its re...
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26 AprGWE Biogas secures REA Biofertiliser Certification
Renewable Energy Association Press Release IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26th April 2012 GWE Biogas’ Sandhill Biogas Plant has become the fourth UK AD site certified under the REA [1] Biofertiliser Certification Scheme [2] On 4th April 2012 GWE Biogas’ Sandhill Biogas Plant became ...
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26 AprREA responds to Prime Minister's speech at Clean Energy Ministerial
Renewable Energy Association Press Release IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26th April 2012 REA responds to Prime Minister's speech at Clean Energy Ministerial Recognition of renewable energy welcome, but benefits need urgently to be better understood The REA [1] has welcomed the acknowledge...
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25 AprREA: Chancellor should attend Clean Energy Ministerial
Renewable Energy Association Press Release IMMEDIATE RELEASE 25th April 2012 REA [1] finds outstanding renewable energy growth bucks recession News that the UK is officially back in recession has come as the Clean Energy Ministerial [2] gets underway in London...
