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Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)

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

Renewable Energy Training

We offer industry-leading professional training for solar PV, solar thermal, and small wind systems. Both online and in-person courses are available year-round for all levels of experience.

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The Energy Fair

The Energy Fair

Celebrating 31 years of clean energy and sustainable living fun powered by the sun. Save the date for The 31st Annual Energy Fair, June 26-28, 2020 at our headquarters in Custer, WI. Featuring: 200+ workshops, exhibits, live music, food and fun!

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Grow Solar

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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EV Charging

Visit our headquarters in Custer, WI featuring demonstration systems: solar, wind, natural building and year-round electric vehicle charging. We invite EV road-trippers to charge up under our 19.4 kW PV canopy, driving on sunshine!

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Featured News

NEW! PV Installation Workshop

PV Installation Workshop Sept. 16-19, 2019 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Luck, Wisconsin…

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Join Our Team!

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education…

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Fall PV Week at MREA

Come to the MREA Headquarters in Custer, WI for just one week in October (7-11),…

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Upcoming Courses

Basic Photovoltaics (PV 101.07)

September 3 - September 29, 2019

PV Site Assessment (PV 201.06)

September 9 - October 6, 2019

PV Installation Workshop

September 16 - September 19, 2019

Intro to System Advisor Model (SAM) (PV 430.02)

September 16 - October 6, 2019

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Our Training Site in Custer, WI

Powered by an assortment of renewable energy systems, our Renew the Earth Institute (REI) in Custer, Wisconsin is our headquarters and primary training facility. At the REI, we offer hands-on courses, give tours, and host The Energy Fair. The building and grounds are available for event rentals like weddings, meetings, and more. Learn more

Upcoming Events

Project North Festival

September 26-28, 2019

Rhinelander, WI

The Business Case for Renewable Energy

September 30, 2019
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Madison, WI 53783

Climate Crisis Forum Community Solutions: It’s time to act

October 3, 2019
6-8 p.m.
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Solar Tour

October 5, 2019
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Become a Member

Support MREA’s mission with a membership and receive free admission to The Energy Fair.

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Join our amazing team of volunteers for The Energy Fair, or help out with ongoing projects.

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