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 businesses, individuals, organizations, jurisdictions, and workforce development partners working in coordination to create a groundswell of support to grow “Main Street” energy investment and grid modernization in response to the COVID-19 recession.

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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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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

From the Executive Director: “the new normal can be better than the old one”

Our Executive Director, Nick Hylla wrote a guest article for Madison.com about the opportunity we have…

May 26, 2020Read More

NEW Monthly NABCEP PV Associate Offerings

In response to the growing need for more flexible online training, we at the MREA…

May 19, 2020Read More

MREA Welcomes Solar+Storage Intern

We are very excited to announce that Kyle Pasch has joined the MREA team as…

May 19, 2020Read More

Online Courses

PV Site Assessment (PV 201) – June

June 1 - June 30, 2020

PV System Design (PV 202) – June

June 1 - July 31, 2020

Basic Photovoltaics (PV 101) – June

June 1 - June 30, 2020

PV Site Assessment (PV 201) – July

July 1 - July 31, 2020

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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, but our restrooms are closed, so please plan accordingly. Learn more