About Us

Founded in forestry. Powered by purpose.

Our purpose is to be part of an urgent global response to the climate crisis by accelerating the transition to renewable heat and power - helping businesses and communities to flourish without the environmental and financial costs of fossil fuels.

Reheat was established in 2011 by Directors Ben Tansey and Neil Harrison, each with a decade of experience in sustainable forest management, consultancy, training, and best practice, which evolved into providing low carbon heat solutions.

The value of our unique blend of expertise is the ability to provide multiple pathways for businesses and communities to move away from fossil fuels; with in-house consultancy, project and engineering teams delivering renewable heat and power solutions for clients with large and complex energy requirements.

We work across the UK and internationally in a wide variety of settings, including food and drink, hospitality, retail, historic estates, local authorities, social housing, education, charities and communities. We do this in urban, remote, rural and off-grid locations.

Meet our team

Aidan Greaves
Trainee Biomass Engineer
Aidan joined Reheat in 2022 as a trainee engineer. Working alongside our experienced engineering team, Aidan is developing his skills to become a multi-skilled renewable heat engineer.
Andrew McGhee
Principal Engineer
Before joining Reheat, Andrew spent 15 years in oil and gas design, commissioning and operations roles then 10 years as process engineer in Scotch Whisky production. His focus is on heat supply to industrial clients, and he has hands on experience of the design, installation and operation of biomass fired steam raising boilers.
Ben Moore
Marketing and Communications Manager
Ben is responsible for Reheat's internal and external communications. With a decade in renewable energy, he has worked on sustainability, engineering and innovation projects and programmes with partners and clients across the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Ben is qualified through the Chartered Institute of Marketing and studied locally at Newcastle University with an MSc in Renewable Energy, Enterprise and Management
Ben Tansey
Managing Director
Ben is Director and Co-founder of Reheat and an accomplished business manager with a background in sustainable forestry and career in the biomass to energy sector which spans nearly two decades. Having graduated with a first-class degree in Forestry from Edinburgh University, Ben has been involved with the development of the UK’s forestry and biomass to energy sector for 20 years.
Benji Wilson
Graduate Renewable Energy Consultant
Benji joined Reheat after graduating from Newcastle College with a degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
Brian Robertson
Biomass Engineer
Brian is part of our installation and servicing team for clients across our Southern and Midlands operations.
Chris Walker
Service and Maintenance Manager
Chris is a Technical Manager with years of experience in biomass heat and a passion for sustainability. He is responsible for strengthening Reheat's technical capabilities, as well as overseeing major installation projects, and the service, maintenance and optimisation of renewable heat systems.
Danny Murray
Senior Biomass Engineer
Danny is a highly experienced biomass engineer, installing and servicing systems for clients across our Southern and Midlands operations.
Dr Oisín de Priall
Senior Consultant
Oisín is part of Reheat’s consultancy team, with 10 years of sustainability, policy and bioenergy experience. Having completed a PhD in sustainable energy from underutilised biomass resources at Ulster University, he has a wealth of practical and theoretical knowledge from his time spent in both academia and industry.
John Hutchinson
Heat Supply Manager
John is responsible for managing Reheat’s heat supply contracts. With over forty years of experience in property and property management, John oversees the delivery of heat to sites in England and Scotland with new sites coming online regularly. John is a member of IWIFM (Facilities Management) and IIRSM (Risk and Safety managers) and a former member of the Institute of Clerk of Works, completing final professional assessment and also holds a Diploma in Safety Management.
Kate Hutchinson
Senior Consultant
Kate has over 20 years’ experience in renewables and forestry, including biomass, community energy, tree health and forestry support projects. She is a highly experienced project manager, having delivered numerous publicly funded projects, as well as skills in event management, project communications, community engagement and research. Kate has an MSc in Rural Development and Resource Management from Newcastle University.
Martha Carrdus
Consultant
Martha joined Reheat as a Graduate Consultant. She is a self-motivated and organised geography and planning graduate of Newcastle University, embracing the opportunity to research and learn more about forestry, renewable energy and biomass supply chains.
Matt Keniston
Head of Commercial
With over 12 years in renewable energy, Matt is a specialist in bioenergy in the circular economy, particularly how it forms part of core sustainability practices for major global brands.
Melissa Rowell
Head of Consultancy
Melissa leads the consultancy team at Reheat. She has been working in the low carbon heat sector for over 10 years’ and has considerable experience of delivering bioenergy consultancy contracts, project managing biomass installations and providing legislative and compliance advice for renewable heat grants and subsidies. Melissa is passionate about sustainability and is the business lead for BCorp. She has an MSc in Renewable Energy, Enterprise and Management and is undertaking an operations/department manager Level 5 Apprenticeship and working towards becoming a foundation chartered manager with CMI.
Neil Harrison
Commercial Director
Neil is Commercial Director and Co-founder of Reheat with 20 years' experience in forestry, biomass energy and enterprise in commercial, voluntary and government settings. Neil has broad experience of funded programmes, training and business support, and has worked with major organisations including UK Government, UNDP, Georgian Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources and the Danish Refugee Council.
Niall Mcilmurray
Biomass Engineer
Niall joined Reheat as a graduate, and has developed his skills in the field, becoming a multi-skilled biomass engineer as part of our installation, service and maintenance team.
Paul Batley
Business Development Manager
Paul works directly with our customers to identify the best ways to decarbonise their energy use. With 30 years of experience, he has worked for both energy distribution and generation companies helping industry and business to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their energy costs. Following his interest in physics he has also worked in education for several years. Paul is qualified with the Chartered Institute of Marketing and has a BEng(Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Penny Stewart
Business Director
Penny is responsible for overseeing Reheat's professional services. Joining the business in 2012, she established and now directs the business support service functions. Penny has an HND in Business Administration and over 35 years’ commercial experience with strong organisational, managerial and communication skills, as well as experience in marketing, financial budgeting and control, human resources, customer service and event management.
Rosanna Curtis
Senior Consultant
Rosanna works across our consultancy team specialisms including low carbon heating and forestry projects, many of which are grant funded. In her role as Consultant, she helps stakeholders manage their assets in efficient and effective ways, often using innovative methods, to support them on their Net Zero journey. With a first-class degree in Geography, she is especially interested in how data, particularly spatial data, can progress a sustainable and just transition.
Scott Brown
Biomass Engineer
Scott is part of our biomass system operations and maintenance team. With years of experience in energy system engineering, Scott provides first class servicing support for our clients.
Sean Hutchinson
Project Manager
Sean is responsible for leading the project management of Reheat's installations. With over 10 years' experience in the construction industry, previously specialising in civils and site management, Sean works closely with our clients to ensure projects are commissioned in a timely manner. Sean is an associate member of the APM and is working towards his Prince 2 qualification in project management. He is also qualified in SMSTS and IOSH, and undergoing a part-time degree with the Open University in Environmental Science and Engineering.
Valerie McEwan
Office Manager
Valerie leads our customer care division and supports clients with service and maintenance requirements. She has 20 years experience in hospitality, with over a decade as a Duty Manager and seven years in co-ordinating conferences and events.
Our Values

Powered by People.

We are a company that realises our common purpose through people – our team, our clients, our stakeholders.

We are built on a foundation of family, support, compassion, and trust. Our relationships are upheld with respect, inclusivity, and ethical behaviour for our colleagues, the people we engage with and as part of our wider contribution to society.

Our Values

Different and Dynamic.

We take a different approach to energy solutions and embrace challenging and complex projects, from city centres to those in rural, remote, and off-grid locations.

We don’t always sit in a comfort zone. Our workplace is dynamic and varied, we constantly collaborate and are always open to innovative approaches to do things better.

Our Values

Make Opportunities Meaningful.

We believe in giving everyone in our team the opportunity to grow and be motivated to make a meaningful difference through the work they do.

Learning and development is a critical part of everyone’s career, so too is being given the space to be curious and share thoughts and knowledge. As a business, we have the opportunity to continue to grow sustainably and in the right way, working collectively towards our purpose and the benefits it brings.

Our Values

High Performance. Always.

Our high performance starts with understanding our clients’ “Why”, to align ourselves with their decarbonisation goals and deliver premium solutions.

We combine this understanding with our excellence, knowledge, professionalism, quality, and reliability – underpinned by our friendly and honest approach. We are proud to have a reputation where clients and stakeholders trust us as a best-in-class organisation, ready to take on the challenge, solve problems and add value to their sustainability ambitions.

Our memberships,
accreditations and certifications.

B Corp
Certification

As a B Corp, we are proud to be using business as a force for good.

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Combustion Engineering Association
Membership

Combustion Engineering Association (CEA) Members

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Scottish Engineering
Membership

Members of Scottish Engineering

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Bioenergy Europe
Membership

Members of the Voice of European Bioenergy

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Grown in Britain
Certification

Our work is certified to support and safeguard the future welfare of our environment and the Forestry industry.

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Good Work Pledge - Advanced
Accreditation

Awarded Advanced Good Work Pledge status by the North of Tyne Combined Authority.

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Engineering and Manufacturing Network
Membership

Engineering and Manufacturing Network Member

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HETAS
Accreditation

Reheat is HETAS accredited and also on the HETAS Approved Biomass Maintenance Scheme (HABMS). Registration number: 9108

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Constructionline
Membership

Constructionline Silver Member. Registration number: 00318737

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Acclaim Accreditation
Accreditation

Acclaim Accreditation - Health and Safety Accreditation. Registration number: 00318737

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Confor Member
Membership

Confor Corporate Membership. Number: 00103196

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Hoar Cross Hall Hotel and Spa
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Being one of the largest Spa Hotels in Europe, it's essential that we keep ahead of the curve when it comes to our energy consumption and impact on the environment. We have been extremely proud to work with Reheat and drive positive change to the business.

Phil Murphy
Managing Director
Nc'nean Organic Whisky Distillery
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We were delighted to partner with Reheat on the sourcing and installation of our biomass boiler. The complexity of powering a distillery with biomass was something that Reheat tackled with expertise and energy. We are delighted with the outcome and ongoing support from Reheat.

Annabel Thomas
Founder, Nc'nean Organic Whisky Distillery
Stockport Homes Group
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I can’t thank you enough how much this will mean to this project and ultimately the customers using the system. I am hugely grateful for your commitment to this project and the service on the whole I receive from Reheat.

Joe Keating
Stockport Homes Group
Yearle House Boutique Hotel
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Biomass heating fits in with our wider environmental ethos and is hugely appealing to our clients. The Reheat team were second to none in their approach, from installation to wider advice and support - I can’t recommend them highly enough!

Mylo Mahon
Owner, Yearle House Hotel

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