Biofuels driving green jobs and growth in the UK economy
The REA welcomes the opening today of Vivergo’s bioethanol plant at Saltend, near Hull. The plant’s development has already created and supported over 1,000 jobs, and will result in 80 full time, highly skilled jobs at the site. As well as producing 420 million litres of renewable transport fuel every year, the £350 million plant […]
Uptake on the rise, but renewable energy potential still not being met, say farmers
The finding has come out of an exclusive survey – thought to be the most comprehensive of its kind in the UK – which involved gathering opinion on farm-based renewable energy from nearly 700 farmers across the country. The ‘Farm as Power Station’ research, involving Nottingham Trent University, Forum for the Future and Farmers Weekly, […]
NatWest renewables team takes home top award
The team was selected unanimously by judges who applauded their dedication to training staff, at the annual event hosted by the Renewable Energy Association on Friday. Following the launch of the Renewable Energy Team in 2011, the bank has specially trained over 300 managers looking after small and medium sized businesses across the UK. The […]
Office of the Prince of Wales and Duchy of Cornwall to receive UK’s first Green Gas Certificates
UK’s first Green Gas Certificates to be presented tonight The Office of the Prince of Wales and The Duchy of Cornwall will receive the UK’s first Green Gas Certificates tonight at the annual awards dinner of the Renewable Energy Association (REA) [1]. The non-profit Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGCS), operated by Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd […]
KPMG sustainability chief: IEA recommendations could bring predictability for business
Yvo de Boer, who leads KPMG’s Global Climate Change and Sustainability practice, today commented on the publication of the International Energy Authority’s (IEA) new report – Redrawing the Energy Climate Map – which was published today. He said: “The IEA’s latest report demonstrates that a limited set of policy measures can help bring global temperature […]
REA recommends extension of successful renewable energy targets
The REA welcomes two reports published today by the European Commission: a Green Paper on a 2030 framework for climate and energy policies and a progress report on renewable energy, which also summarises a separate report, to be published shortly, on the social sustainability of EU biofuels policies. Response to the Commission’s Green Paper on […]
Sustainability Live 2013
Sustainability Live returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 16-18 April 2013. Comprising three shows – NEMEX energy Live, IWEX water Live and the brand new EfW EXPO energy from waste Live – this unique event will showcase the latest products and services from leading companies to thousands of industry visitors. As well as the opportunity […]
Energy Now Expo 2013 starts with a bang in Telford
The Royal Bank of Scotland have released figures showing that the Midlands is leading the way in renewable energy lending as the Energy Now Expo hits Telford for its two day event, showcasing renewable energy options to farmers and landowners. With lending figures of £9.73 million for the Midlands, it shows that there is strength […]
On Farm Energy Generation event
With the agricultural sector being hard hit by ever diminishing revenue streams and rising energy costs, farmers are increasingly looking towards alternative resources to maximise the return from their land. Run in association with the Royal Agricultural Society of England, On-Farm Energy Generation looks at how you can generate an income stream from land-based energy, […]
