Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)

Promoting clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration since 1990.

Renewable Energy Training

We offer industry-leading professional training for solar PV, solar thermal, and small wind systems, for all experience levels. In response to COVID-19, we’ve transitioned all in-person training to online options in an effort to keep our students and teachers safe.

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Rise Up Midwest

Led by the MREA, Rise Up Midwest! is a coalition of organizations across the Midwest working in coordination to advance clean energy policy action and market development. We believe in the people of the Midwest and the places we live in and love. Let’s make the Midwest a global leader in clean energy.

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Grow Solar

The Midwest Grow Solar Partnership helps communities expand access to solar through technical assistance, solar group buy programs, and training for inspectors and installers. Bring solar to your community.

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In August 2020, the Oregon School District completed the installation of this 646kW DC solar array on Forest Edge Elementary School, the first net-zero energy school in Wisconsin

Solar on Schools

Solar on Schools provides a range of free resources to Wisconsin K-12 schools interested in pursuing a solar PV system. This initiative includes a grant, an on-demand course, and technical assistance services.

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Featured News

Solar on La Crosse Schools: Hamilton Elementary

The School District of La Crosse commissioned a 97.68 kW solar electric system on the…

September 7, 2021Read More

Photo of training at Walnut Way in Milwaukee April 2020

Scholarship Program Supports Solar Training in Underserved Midwest Communities

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and its partners have continued their commitment to solar…

August 31, 2021Read More

Listen to Our Latest Podcast Episode: Energy Democracy

What does decentralized ownership of renewable energy really look like and why does it matter?…

August 19, 2021Read More

Online Courses

PV Sales and Finance (PV 435.03)

September 20 - October 17, 2021

PV System Operations and Maintenance (PV 425.05)

October 4 - October 24, 2021

MnSEIA Energy Storage Fundamentals (PV 451)

October 18 - October 18, 2021

MnSEIA Fire Code Regulations for PV Systems (PV 620)

October 18 - October 18, 2021

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Our Headquarters

Powered by an assortment of renewable energy systems, our Renew the Earth Institute (REI) in Custer, Wisconsin is our headquarters and primary training facility. In response to COVID-19 our physical office is temporarily closed, but our staff continue working remotely to serve our mission. Our EV charging stations are still available for use 24-7. Learn more