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 photovoltaics (PV) for all experience levels. We have online and in-person learning options available to fit your busy schedule.

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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

Listen to Our Latest Podcast Episode: Pay As You Save®

What role does inclusive financing play in ensuring the transition to clean energy is accessible…

November 22, 2021Read More

Podcast Episode: Michigan Saves

How can innovative financing incentivize private investment and accelerate the transition to clean energy? We sat down with…

October 27, 2021Read More

Wisconsin State Journal: Rooftop solar could meet 2/3 of Wisconsin’s electricity needs, study finds

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October 8, 2021Read More

Online Courses

Battery-Based PV System Design (PV 420.05)

November 29 - December 19, 2021

PV System Operations and Maintenance (PV 425.06)

November 29 - December 19, 2021

Energy Storage Fundamentals (PV 451.02)

December 9 - December 9, 2021

Designing Solar Plus Storage Systems (PV 452.02)

December 10 - December 10, 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