GROWING THE RENEWABLE ENERGY ECONOMY
More renewable energy in the UK means less reliance on energy imports, more jobs and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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The REA was established in 2001 as a not-for-profit trade association representing British renewable energy producers and promoting the use of renewable energy in the UK. The REA helps its members build commercially and environmentally sustainable businesses whilst promoting clean tech and increasing the contribution of renewable energy to the UK’s electricity, heat, transport and green gas needs.
The REA’s mission is to grow the renewable energy economy. It is THE united voice for renewables and clean tech in the UK. The REA's main objective is to secure the best legislative and regulatory framework for expanding renewable energy production and deploying associated clean tech in the UK. The REA undertakes policy development and provides input to government departments, agencies, regulators and others.
The REA's corporate membership consists of around 550 companies ranging from; sole traders, farmers, installers, energy suppliers, service providers, major multinationals, project developers, manufacturers, organics recyclers and composters. The REA is the only UK trade body representing the full range of renewable and clean technologies. The Wood Heat Association is a wholly owned REA subsidiary.
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• Investment in clean energy has fallen amid Brexit uncertainties • The UK has slipped from 7th place to 8th place in EY’s Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index • REA comments on energy policy and how EVs can support greater renewable power deployment EY&rs...
On the day that new figures illustrate that there is now more renewable electricity capacity on the system than there is fossil fuel (Electric Insights), Ofgem has agreed to offer opt outs from the Energy Bill price cap for those offering renewable energy tariffs, a positive move for the renewabl...
• The industry united to ensure fuel duty continued to incentivise gas fuelled HGVs • The additional testing that led to the continuation confirmed in the Autumn Budget was funded by the industry • Gas fuelled HGVs can save over 90% of carbon emissions when running on renewable...
European Biosolids & Organic Resources Conference & Exhibition 13-14th November 2018, The Royal Armouries, Leeds Europe's foremost conference for the biosolids and organic resources industries Now in its third decade, the conference provides an essential annual update on: ...
Event Date: 13 November, 2018 at 09:00
Location: The Royal Armouries, Leeds
Sector: General
Join us at the next REA members-only Smart Energy Sector Group meeting in Manchester and hear the latest updates from civil servants, REA staff and the regulators and your sector...
Event Date: 13 November, 2018 at 11:15
Location: DWF, 1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street, Manchester M3 3AA
Sector: UK Solar
Join us at the next REA members-only Smart Energy Sector Group meeting in Manchester and hear the latest updates from civil servants, REA staff and the regulators and your sector...
Event Date: 13 November, 2018 at 11:15
Location: DWF, 1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street, Manchester M3 3AA
Sector: UK Energy Storage