Deadline to reserve space: April 14, 2023
Deadline to submit artwork: May 5, 2023
Distribution date: June 2023
(deadlines subject to change)
2023 Energy Fair Program Guide
Deadline to reserve space: April 14, 2023
Deadline to submit artwork: May 5, 2023
Distribution date: June 2023
(deadlines subject to change)
2023 Advertising Opportunities
| Ad Size | Width | Height | Training Catalog | Program Guide |
| 1/6 Page |
2.3425″ | 4.8171″ | $300 | $300 |
| 1/4 Page | 3.6875″ | 4.8171″ | $400 | $400 |
| 1/3 Page | 7.75″ | 3.0961″ | $500 | $500 |
| 1/2 Page | 7.75″ | 4.8171″ | $650 | $650 |
| Full Page | 7.75″ | 10″ | $800 | $800 |
| Full Page Inside Front Cover* | 8.5″ | 11″ | Sold Out for 2023 | Sold Out for 2023 |
| Full Page Inside Back Cover* | 8.5″ | 11″ | Sold Out for 2023 | $1000 |
| Half Page Back Cover* | 8.5″ | 5.5″ | $1000 | $1000 |
*Cover page ads require bleeds. Please include .25″ bleeds for cover page ads. Submit all other ads without bleeds or crops.
Program Guide
The Program Guide helps fairgoers navigate the programming and attractions at The Energy Fair. Your advertising efforts will be seen by thousands of fairgoers who have a serious interest in clean energy and sustainable living. Additionally, The Program Guide is used year-round as a business directory, resource, and promotional piece by the MREA, available in print and shared digitally with The Energy Fair newsletter subscribers. Advertisers can submit a url to be linked via their ad in our digital version, for added exposure. This is a great place for PV contractors to advertise vacancies and suppliers to showcase products!
Estimated Views: 140,000+
Deadline to reserve space: April 14, 2023
Deadline to submit artwork: May 5, 2023
Distribution date: June 2023
(due dates subject to change)
Training Catalog
The Training Catalog contains information on MREA’s course offerings, curriculum, solar jobs, renewable energy articles, and resources for renewable energy practitioners. The catalog is available for viewing in print and online. It is distributed at all MREA outreach events year-round and mailed upon request to alumni and potential students. Additionally, we share a digital version of the Catalog in our monthly newsletters and house an online version on our website for year-round viewing. Advertisers can submit a url to be linked via their ad in our digital version, for added exposure. This is a great place for PV contractors to advertise vacancies and suppliers to showcase products!
Thank you advertisers!
The deadline to reserve space in the 2023 Training Catalog has passed.
Reserve your space for 2024!
- Deadline to reserve space: November 3, 2023
- Deadline to submit artwork: November 17, 2023
- Distribution date: January 2024
(deadlines subject to change)
File Format: Print-ready electronic formatted advertisements are required. All ads should be full color CMYK, not RGB. Format preference is a high resolution 300dpi PDF, TIFF, or JPEG. If you submit non-camera ready (Word documents, Excel files, etc.), you will be billed $35 for advertising design.
Cover page ads require bleeds. Please include .25″ bleeds for cover page ads. Submit all other ads without bleeds or crops.
File Submission
Email your advertising artwork to advertising@midwestrenew.org prior to the artwork deadline. Please include your company name in the subject line.
MREA encourages individuals and companies to design their own ads. We do have limited graphic design services available for advertising design per fees and the terms below.
| Small Ad Design | Medium Ad Design | Large Ad Design | |
| Ad Size | 1/3 page, and under | 1/2 page ads and online ads | Full Page and up |
| Revisions | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Price | $35 | $55 | $75 |
Note: Requests for ad design past the ad art deadline, may be denied or charged a $35 late fee.
Publications & Advertising Details
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) offers advertising opportunities in our annual publications. These publications feature clean energy and sustainable living education. Each publication reaches a readership of renewable energy practitioners, sustainably-minded businesses, organizations, homeowners, students, and individuals with a sincere interest in sustainable living. MREA distributes the publications online and in print around the Midwest. Advertising proceeds help cover the cost of printing and postage for distribution. Thank you for your support!
NEW THIS YEAR! Turn views into leads by adding a clickable URL to your ad in our digital publications.
Place Your Ads!
Download / View Our Media Kit
Easily share information about MREA’s advertising by accessing, downloading, or linking to our informational media kit!
Please contact advertising@midwestrenew.org with any questions.
Measurable view numbers are from reads and impressions on our digital publishing site Publitas, and print distribution. MREA shares all Newsletters with our 3,000+ member base, Online Newsletter subscribers, and combined social media following of 15,000+.
Up Your Engagement
Organized by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), The Energy Fair is the nation’s longest-running event of its kind and brings over 11,500 attendees together to learn the latest and greatest in clean energy technology, make meaningful connections, and network with others to build a more sustainable future for all. The 32nd Annual Energy Fair is set for June 23-25, 2023, in Custer, WI!
