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About

The Estonian Renewable Energy Association (EREA) was founded on the 13th of May 2011 with the aim to bring together Estonian organisations active in the field of renewable energy and to develop the sector. The Association stands for the gradual transition to renewable energy in Estonia and represents the rights and interests of industrial and commercial companies, associations, research institutions and individuals interested in renewable energy, i.e. solar, hydro, wind, bio, geothermal and wave energy and CO2-neutral transport fuels.

The goals of EREA are to:

  • Develop stable, predictable and sustainable regulations and policies;
  • Promote and popularize renewable energy solutions and increase the awareness of their impact;
  • Participate in debates about the Estonian energy system;
  • Support the uptake of renewable energy through research and development;
  • Encourage a 100% transition towards renewable energy in Estonia
EREA MEMBERS
Gren Utilitas Graanul Invest Eesti Jõujaamade ja Kaugkütte Ühing Eesti Tuuleenergia Assotsiatsioon Eesti Biogaasi Assotsiatsioon Eesti Veskivaramu
MANAGEMENT

Management Board

Estonian Renewable Energy Association (EREA) is lead daily by a 1-member Board. The member(s) of Board is elected for three years by the EREA Commissioners meeting. From August 1, 2024 the Board Member of EREA is Silver Sillak.

Silver Sillak

+372 505 0670
silver.sillak@taastuvenergeetika.ee

Commissioners

Between each General Meeting, EREA’s work is planned by the Commissioners meeting consisting of 6 members whose mandate lasts for 5 years. The Commissioners of EREA are:

  • Andres TaukarOÜ Utilitas Tallinna Elektrijaam
  • Margo KülaotsGren Eesti AS
  • Jaano HaidlaOÜ Graanul Energia
  • Jan NiiloMTÜ Eesti Veskivaramu
  • Henry UljasMTÜ Eesti Biogaasi Assotsiatsioon
  • Rene TammistOÜ Utilitas Tallinna Elektrijaam
BECOME A MEMBER

During its 15 years of operation, the Estonian Renewable Energy Association has proven itself as a strong and reliable representative of the renewable energy sector in Estonia.

Membership of the Association is open to all companies, non-profits and other organizations that produce energy from renewable energy sources themselves or advocate for the vigorous development of the renewable energy sector in Estonia

What do we offer to our members?

CO-CREATING A RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION PLAN FOR ESTONIA

Co-creating a vision and plan for the transition to 100% renewable energy in Estonia and doing or commissioning analysis that is necessary to implement the vision.

PROVIDING INFORMATION

  • participation in a large cooperation network that includes leading companies, experts and scientists in the renewable energy sector in Estonia,
  • keeping members informed about market trends, new technologies, best practices and industry news, as well as draft laws, development plans and European Commission initiatives through a mailing list and weekly newsletter,
  • exchanging information and contributing to the work of international renewable energy organizations located in Brussels (European Renewable Energies Federation and Bioenergy Europe),
  • collaborating with science and research organizations.

REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS AND THE SECTOR

  • proactively communicating a unified and clear message on renewable energy policy issues which increases the influence of the sector,
  • regular meetings and cooperation with officials of the Ministry of Climate, fractions, committees and renewable energy working group of the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu), and members of the European Commission and Parliament,
  • compiling and presenting joint positions in public consultations on draft laws, development plans, plans and other initiatives,
  • consolidating and protecting the interests of its members and the sector in a crisis.

RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS

  • informing the public about the activities of our members through a public newsletter and yearbook,
  • organizing renewable energy-related events and conferences, the agenda of which is designed by members,
  • the opportunity to participate in the organization and provision of trainings on renewable energy for the public and private sector,
  • expressing opinion in social and print media.

How to join?

  • 1Please inform us of your intent to join by sending an e-mail to koda@taastuvenergeetika.ee
  • 2Admission to membership is decided by the Commissioners meeting
Eesti Taastuvenergia Koda