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 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's 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 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 700 companies ranging from; sole traders, farmers, installers, energy suppliers, service providers, major multinationals, project developers, manufacturers, organics recyclers and composters. 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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Business Secretary announces support for energy storage technologies today Comment from REA Head of Policy and External Affairs Commenting on Business Secretary Greg Clark’s support for energy storage technologies today, James Court, Head of Policy and External Affairs at th...
REA releases annual publication REView 2017 125,940 people employed across renewable heat, power, and transport in the UK in 2015/16 2.5% increase in jobs increase compared to 2014/15 Renewable energy industry worth £17...
Report demonstrates clear need for biofuels in the future More is needed to encourage 2nd generation biofuels Crop based biofuels recommended with clear role for UK agriculture Away from misleading headlines, this report goes a long way to explaining the complex picture of ...
REA is running a one day course focused on HACCP planning for AD operators and developers, with focus on digestate safety and quality. HACCP planning is essential to ensure plant design and operation enables the production of digestate products that are safe and fit for purpose...
Event Date: 22 September, 2017 at 10:00
Location: Osborne Clarke 2 Temple Back East Temple Quay Bristol BS1 6EG
Sector: General
The REA will once again be at Energy 2017, which forms a part of Construction Week, the UK’s leading built environment show...
Event Date: 10 October, 2017 at 09:00
Location: NEC Birmingham
Sector: General
The Organics Recycling Group is running a one day course focused on the PAS 100 and REAL Compost Certification Scheme...
Event Date: 1 November, 2017 at 10:00
Location: Osborne Clarke, 3 Forbury Place, Forbury Road, Reading RG1 3JH
Sector: General
