Members Area

Members Area

Become a Company Member of Renewables East

Renewables East has been operating over the past four years, initially under the wing of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) and now, as a freestanding, private and independent not for profit company, investing public funds to deliver the objectives of the Company, which are:

• to enable the East of England to meet its adopted target for the production of energy from renewable resources, within the context of the national energy policy and the need to move towards a lower carbon economy
• to maximise the rate of growth of the renewable energy sector and the economic benefits to the region, especially through stimulating investment and job opportunities, supply chain development and innovation.
• work to establish the necessary skills and awareness within the region to attain these objects by means which are publicly and politically desirable, practically achievable and environmentally aware.

For this financial year 2007/08 through funding secured from EEDA, DTI, DEFRA, EST, Local Authorities and EU, Renewables East will invest over £1.2m.

In order for Renewables East to better represent the various sectors which constitute the region's renewables industry and interests and to benefit from your particular knowledge and expertise, you are invited by our Chairman to become a Company Member. The time commitment would be minimal,  in terms of any financial or legal exposure, there is no financial commitment beyond the £1 liability of members of a Company limited by Guarantee. Responsibility for the proper running of the Company rests with its Board. That said, the audited accounts of the Company would be a matter for Company Members to examine and changes to the Company's constitution or Board are matters for Member decision.

As a private company, our activity is governed by our Board of Directors selected from the company membership, currently consisting of appointed Directors, numbering 11 in total:

The majority of the Board members are elected positions, subject to a vote by Company Members at our AGM of the Company.

The protocol set down for the Company is for prospective Company Members to apply and have their application approved by the Board.

Benefits of Membership

May we also draw your attention to the benefits that Renewables East are offering by becoming a Company Member:

• a personal invitation by Renewables East to attend one of our key events during your first 12 months.
• free quarterly magazine and access to key events
• access to a team of industry specialists
• events and exhibitions at discounted prices for Company Members
• easy access to industry statistics, trade boards and government offices
• guidelines for renewable energy developments, business developments and strategies to impact performance.
• early and direct notification of assistance offered through Renewables East investments.

Ultimately, the main benefits of being part of a growing and dynamic organisation ,is that you can link  into the renewable energy sector through networking and access key industry contacts and experience.

To join as a member please download and complete Form A and return it to Alyson Booth alysonbooth@renewableseast.org.uk  

Alternatively return by post to:

All membership applications must be approved by the RE Board and requests to join our membership will be submitted to our Board for approval at the end of each month. You will be notified of your successful application shortly after this.