Mark Constable | Head of Transport Policy
Renewable Energy Association

Mark joined the REA as Head of Transport Policy in March 2026, following almost five years at Cross-Pavement and On-Street EV charging innovator Trojan Energy. Mark’s specialisms are External and Government Affairs, championing a just transition that ensures no-one is left behind, and Marketing in both B2B and B2C sectors relating to the whole EV value chain. Mark drove his first EV in 2008 after earlier career experience in electricity market operations and retail. Having been bitten by the bug he decided on a career shift into the eMobility sector and was asked to lead the new EV business at EDF UK from 2012 until prior to their Pod Point acquisition. He then joined Transport for London developing the commercial Rapid Charging Hub programme using the TfL property portfolio. Mark has been a member of several steering/advisory groups in transport and heat electrification and was previously the member-elected chair of RECHARGE UK at the REA and a member of the REA Policy Board. He has also been a Chair of the Software Technical Advisory Group at the Balancing and Settlement Code company, Elexon. In addition to his REA role, he is currently sits on the Editorial Board at fast-growing media brand Transport + Energy, and sits at number 42 of Greenfleet’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Fleet Decarbonisation for 2026.

Appearances:

Day 1 - 22nd September @ 13:20

Policy, markets and consumers: Understanding the next phase of EV charging

Exploring the impact of government regulations and incentives on the growth of EV charging infrastructure
Analysing the current market dynamics and future projections for EV charging stations and services
Investigating the preferences and needs of EV owners to tailor charging solutions that meet their expectations

Mark Constable, Head of Transport Policy, Renewable Energy Association

Day 1 - 22nd September @ 15:50

Policy/delivery frameworks for accelerating EV adoption

Establishing robust legislative and operational frameworks that facilitate a more rapid transition to electric transport across the UK
Integrating national policy goals with regional delivery mechanisms to streamline the rollout of essential infrastructure
Developing standardised approaches to planning and procurement that reduce delays and encourage cross-sector investment

Vicky Edmonds, Chief Executive Officer, EVA England

Mark Constable, Head of Transport Policy, Renewable Energy Association

Grace O'Callaghan, Deputy Programme Manager, Energy Saving Trust

Matt Adams, Head of Electrical Transport Systems, BEAMA

Day 3 - 24th September @ 12:30

Networking meet-up: Accelerating the UK's charging rollout hosted by REA & RECHARGE UK

Join REA & RECHARGE UK for an informal meet-up bringing together CPOs, charging manufacturers, policymakers, local authorities and organisations across the EV charging value chain. Connect with others working on the rollout of UK charging infrastructure and share perspectives on the policy, regulatory and practical challenges shaping the sector towards 2030.

Mark Constable, Head of Transport Policy, Renewable Energy Association

Warren Ryan Philips, Head / Chair, FairCharge / Recharge

last published: 10/Sep/26 14:35 GMT

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