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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Sale of Green Investment Bank by UK Government to Macquarie completed today New owners have to back early-stage technologies so we can build new industries and decarbonise energy sector The UK Government has today announced the closure of the sale of the Green Investment Bank to M...
REA comment on GLA Draft London Environment Strategy, released today Commenting on the draft London Environment Strategy, released today by the GLA, James Court, Head of Policy and External Affairs at the Renewable Energy Association said: “With this Strategy the GLA is demons...
New energy data released by the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy Data shows the use of biofuel stagnant in the UK since 2013 Government currently considering enforcing E10, which would increase the amount of renewable petrol (bioethanol) in the fuel mix to ...
BBC headlines this July announced that proposed Government reforms could save consumers “£40bn” as new rules would allow for an uptake in energy storage, demand response, and interconnection...
Event Date: 7 September, 2017 at 09:30
Location: Portcullis House, Westminster, London
Sector: APPG on Energy Storage
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
