Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 10a.m. – 3p.m. Join us for a fun day of Fall cleanup at MREA’s headquarters in Custer, WI. We’ll prepare our site for the colder months, and we would love your help. Meet staff and other volunteers who are passionate about building a sustainable future powered by clean energy. Please dress […]
Solar Twin Cities is a grassroots residential and commercial group purchasing program for solar. Offered by The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), homeowners and commercial property owners across the Twin Cities metro may participate in this program to help pool their buying power and secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable. MREA will be hosting FREE Solar Power […]
Solar Group Buy Program Hits First Benchmark In Central Wisconsin The program has surpassed 50 kW of contracted solar, triggering the first round of rebates for participants. Nick Hylla, executive director of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), hits refresh on his browser and watches as the Solar Central Wisconsin Group Buy progress tracker reveals […]
We would like to congratulate two of MREA’s Board Members for being named in the 2018 Midwest Energy News 40 Under 40 Awards. Midwest Energy News’ 40 Under 40 awards program highlights emerging leaders throughout the region and their work in America’s transition to a clean energy economy. Stanley Minnick, MREA Vice President As Energy Services Manager for Organic Valley (America’s largest Cooperative […]
MREA Hosts Wisconsin Solar Tour in Support of National Solar Tour Homes, Schools & Businesses Nationwide are Participating in the 23rd Annual ASES National Solar Tour to Help Residents Cut Energy Costs, Build Clean Energy Communities & Assert Their Energy Independence On October 6, 2018 the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) will host a free statewide Solar Tour as part of the 23rd Annual National Solar Tour. This year’s National Solar Tour is […]
MREA’s Julie Brazeau Named IREC Certified Trainer of the Year Announced by IREC at Intersolar During an awards ceremony at Intersolar North America, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) honored its 2018 3iAward recipients, celebrating the nation’s best innovation, ingenuity and inspiration in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The winners are based on a prestigious […]
We’ve put together another round of Solar Group Buy Programs for 2018! Solar Group Buy Programs work with communities, home and business owners to help pool their buying power and secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable. Through free educational “Power Hours” participants can learn about solar technology and the process of going solar, […]
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Energy Fair. We hope to see you again next year for our 30th Anniversary: June 21-23, 2019!
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is pleased to announce its recent award from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) as a Training Provider. MREA has maintained varying accreditation designations through IREC since 2010, and on April 11th, 2018, was recognized by the IREC Credentialing Award Committee as meeting the IREC Standard 01023: General Requirements […]
Start planning your Energy Fair workshop schedule based on your interests! Workshop categories include alternative construction/green building, biomass, clean transportation, community involvement & activism, educator, energy efficiency & conservation, financial, photovoltaics (solar electric), professional development, rainbow’s end (kid’s tent), solar professional, solar thermal, sustainable farm & garden, sustainable living, and wind systems. Workshops are included […]