Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd appoints new Managing Director
After an extensive recruitment process, market assurance provider Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd has appointed Jon Harley as their new Managing Director.
Jon brings an impressive track record to Renewable Energy Assurance, having held senior leadership roles at Gemserv (now Talan) where he was on their Board and spearheaded their energy delivery programmes and consultancy practice. Most recently, as GM of SSE Energy Solutions, he led major investments in energy infrastructure. Alongside his industry leadership, Jon has also coached senior leaders across well-known brands, supporting CEOs, board directors and executives to elevate their performance and impact.
A wholly owned yet independent subsidiary of the Renewable Energy Association, Renewable Energy Assurance operates 9 market schemes supporting the deployment of renewable energy and growing the circular economy. Jon will lead Renewable Energy Assurance from 7 April and joins at an exciting time for the industry.
Philip Sellwood, Chair of Renewable Energy Assurance, said:
“I am pleased that Jon will be joining us as our MD. He brings a wealth of experience across the whole energy sector and I am certain that the entire Renewable Energy Assurance team will benefit from his leadership”.
Jon Harley, new Managing Director of Renewable Energy Assurance said:
“I’m delighted to be joining Renewable Energy Assurance and the wider REA Group. The organisation has a strong track record of delivering trust, confidence and clarity for consumers and businesses, and I see significant opportunity to build on this foundation — expanding our profile and impact across renewable energy and the circular economy in the years ahead.”
Notes to Editors:
Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd is at the forefront of driving the growth of renewable energy and the circular economy. As the leading body in this space, it represents a wide array of certification and consumer protection initiatives, ensuring that businesses and consumers are empowered to make sustainable choices with confidence.
Renewable Energy Assurance has developed and administers 9 unique schemes including two consumer codes, each designed to address different aspects of the renewable energy industry and circular economy. The schemes set rigorous standards for businesses, ensuring they deliver high quality, trustworthy services and offer the highest standard of consumer protection. Based in London, Renewable Energy Assurance is governed by a Board comprising an independent Chair, four Non-Executive Directors and two Executive Directors. The organisation represents over 5,500 participants across its schemes, helping to create a transparent marketplace where businesses can grow, and consumers can confidently invest in technologies enabling a net zero future.
Renewable Energy Assurance’s schemes cover a diverse range of market activities including renewable energy solutions for homeowners, the deployment of EV charging infrastructure, composting and biofertiliser schemes and green gas certification. Taken together, Renewable Energy Assurance is a key part of the delivery landscape for renewable energy and the circular economy.
Renewable Energy Assurance is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Renewable Energy Association (REA), a not-for-profit trade association. Since its incorporation in 2001, the REA’s mission has remained the same: a net zero future built on renewable energy and clean technology. With over 400 member organisations, ranging from energy utilities, developers, legal and finance companies through to innovative start-ups and consultants, the REA provides a holistic approach and a strategic vision to Government of what can be achieved across the whole of the renewable energy sector.
For further information: http://www.realschemes.org.uk/