Join us Thursday for a film screening of Gasland
MREA and Sustainable Stockton’s March film showing will be Gasland. "When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination. A recently drilled nearby Pennsylvania town reports that residents are able to light their drinking water on fire. This is just one of the many absurd and astonishing revelations of a new country called GASLAND. Part verite travelogue, part expose, part mystery, part bluegrass banjo meltdown, part showdown."
Solar Powering Illinois Conference Early Bird Deadline Fast Approaching on Friday!
Join us Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 for Solar Powering Illinois at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois. Presented by the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN), Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) and the MREA. Illinois conference partners include Environmental Law and Policy Center, and the Illinois State University Center for Renewable Energy.
The Solar Powering Minnesota and Illinois conferences will bring together utilities, policy makers, lenders, developers & contractors, local governments, and training & workforce development professionals. Topics covered at the conferences include value of solar, financing, renewable portfolio standards, incentives, utility programs, permitting, interconnection, storage, and community solar gardens. Stay tuned for more information on pre and post conference trainings on PV Site Assessment, PV Technical Sales, and courses for inspectors.
Please visit www.growsolar.org for more information.
Get Your Energy Fair Campsite Reserved Starting This Saturday!
We are opening our Back 40 Campground reservations early! Starting on March 15, 2014, we’ll begin accepting reservations.
Reserving a campsite at The Back 40 Campground is not only an economical way to stay each night at The Energy Fair, but your reservation will support MREA’s mission: To promote renewable energy, sustainable living, and energy efficiency through education and demonstration. With over 160 sites, there are plenty of opportunities to meet others interested in renewable energy as well, but spots sell out fast!
Located on 39 acres of wooded property, the campground is only 1 mile from The Energy Fair’s Front Gate. Feel free to park your car for the weekend while you walk, ride your bike, or take the free shuttle (runs every 15 minutes) to The Energy Fair. A shower trailer and porta-potties are also available for your use.
You can stay in your RV, camp with your car at your site, or park and pitch a tent where you’d like in MREA’s walk-in area. Prices are $20.00 per tent, per night. For more information or to reserve your spot, go to midwestrenew.org/energyfair or call 715-592-6595 on March 15th.
Steve Hansen Memorial Scholarship Deadline Fast Approaching
For the last seven years, The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) has honored educator Steve Hansen with their Steve Hansen Memorial Scholarship Fund. Twenty-one hard working students have been awarded this scholarship, and this year’s deadline to submit an application is quickly approaching, April 15!
This scholarship is solely funded by donations. If you’d like to donate, please go to our donation page or call 715-592-6595.
Head to the Scholarship Page to learn more about Steve Hansen, the Steve Hansen Scholarship, or to download the scholarship application form.
Save the Date: Move Some Earth Day, Saturday, May 3, 2014
Join us for this all-day event as we work to improve our demonstration site at ReNew the Earth Institute in scenic Custer, WI. Typical volunteer tasks include landscaping, clearing brush, preparing food for The Energy Fair, painting picnic tables, preparing the MREA garden, assisting with office work and Energy Fair promotion, and more!
We'll provide a tasty breakfast and lunch and conclude the day with dinner and drinks. The event takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and happens rain or shine. Everyone is welcome. Bring gloves, tools, and outdoor work clothing.
To RSVP, call 715-592-6595, or email your name, address, and phone number to info@midwestrenew.org. See you there!
It's not too late to sign up - Advertising and Exhibitor Space at The 25th Annual Energy Fair
Pre-Fair Program Guide Advertising Opportunities
Connect early with nearly 20,000 fair attendees through an advertisement in the Pre-Fair Program Guide, which will be distributed in April to MREA Members, Energy Fair Exhibitors, Sponsors, and other MREA allies. The highly anticipated Pre-Fair Program Guide will include The Energy Fair highlights such as workshops, demonstrations, and early bird exhibitors. Click here for advertising rates.
For questions or comments, please contact Gina Miresse, ginam@midwestrenew.org, or 715-592-6595 ext 113.
Exhibit at The 25th Annual Energy Fair
There are still booths available at The 25th Annual Energy Fair! Don’t miss your chance to attend the nation’s largest and longest running event of it's kind. As an exhibitor you will be able to connect with nearly 20,000 Energy Fair attendees over the course of three-days and network with local, regional, and national businesses. Booths are filling up fast, so visit www.midwestrenew.org/efex2014 for more information and to register today!
For questions or comments, please contact Ellie Jackson, elliej@midwestrenew.org, or 414-431-0904.
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