Renewable Energy Foundation
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The Renewable Energy Foundation is a front group or a think tank opposed to the widespread introduction of wind farms [1]
Dr John Constable, director of policy and research is reported as saying "The Government's plans for wind are wildly unrealistic. Wind power is going to be very expensive, very difficult and ultimately very costly."[2]
Dr Constable is reported to tour the country to give speeches at local planning meetings opposing wind farms on behalf of the REF . One environmentalactivist described the organization thus “The Renewable Energy Foundation is a sham organisation; it has nothing to do with renewable energy. It is a front for industrial lobby groups which have interests in fossil fuels and nuclear power."[3]
Charitable Staus and Funding
The Renewable Energy Foundation recieved over £300 000 in donations in 2009, but the source of funding is obscure[4]
funding is obscure. It is reported that popular UK game Show host Noel Edmonds is a contributor[5] , indeed his name appears on the Company's Annual Report.[6]
The REF is registered charity number 1107360, the declared activity is :"TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN SUBJECTS RELATED TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT AND REHABILITATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT."[7]
Staff and Trustees
Dr John Constable, Director of Policy and Research [8]
Dr Lee Moroney, planning director , Trustee
Timothy John Windham Hale, Trustee
Carol Bell, Trustee
Colin Davie, Trustee
Guy De Selliers, Trustee [9]
Contact Details
Renewable Energy Foundation
21 John Adam Street
London
WC2N 6JG
Company Registration Number 5222782
Registered Charity number 1107360
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References
External resources
Website of the Renewable Energy Foundation http://www.ref.org.uk/
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