Many MREA courses are recognized for continuing education credits (CECs) by state licensing agencies, skilled and construction trade associations, and renewable energy credentialing organizations such as NABCEP. CECs are offered at no additional cost to course participants. Learn more about our continuing education offerings below.
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is responsible for ensuring the safe and competent practice of licensed professionals in Wisconsin.
- G 108: Working with Electricity
- G 110: Navigating the NEC
- PV 101: Basic Photovoltaics
- PV 201: PV Site Assessment
- PV 202: PV System Design
- PV 220: PV Exam Prep
- PV 304: PV Labs and Design Scenarios
- PV 312: Roof-Mount PV System Design and Installation Lab
- PV 420: Off-Grid PV System Load Analysis and Design
- PV 425: PV System Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Fundamentals
- PV 451: Energy Storage Fundamentals
- PV 452: Designing Solar Plus Storage Systems
- PV 604: Inspecting Solar Electric Systems
- PV 620: Fire Code Regulations for PV Systems
- W 101: Introduction to Wind Energy Systems
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) oversees the state’s apprenticeship, construction codes and licensing, occupational safety and health, wage and hours standards and workers’ compensation programs.
- PV 101: Basic Photovoltaics
- PV 202: PV System Design
- PV 304: PV Labs and Design Scenarios
- PV 451: Energy Storage Fundamentals
- PV 452: Designing Solar Plus Storage Systems
- PV 604: Inspecting PV Systems
- PV 620: Fire Code Regulations for PV systems
MN continuing education is only offered for in-person training by approved MREA Instructors:
- Craig Buttke
- Matt Parks
- Nick Matthes
- Kris Schmid
- Clay Sterling
- PV 101: Basic Photovoltaics
- PV 201: PV Site Assessment
- PV 202: PV System Design
- PV 304: PV Labs and Design Scenarios
- PV 220: PV Exam Prep
IA continuing education is only offered for in-person training by approved MREA Instructors:
- Jenny Heinzen
- Mike Joyce
- Clay Sterling
By taking one of MREA’s courses that is registered with NABCEP (designated by the NABCEP Continuing Education logo), you will receive continuing education credits that will count toward NABCEP re-certification requirements. NABCEP Certification is considered an industry standard for solar PV, solar thermal, and small wind technologies. Learn more at our NABCEP Credentials page.
See NABCEP Continuing Education PageView all MREA courses offering NABCEP Credits on the Course Calendar.
Access our Energy Pro Webinar Series! NABCEP CECs for $10 or less!
View all Energy Professional Courses offering NABCEP Credits at The Energy Fair.
Questions?
Contact the MREA with any questions regarding continuing education, credit hours, or license renewal requirements for construction trades. View individual courses on our Course Calendar for a list of professions and hours eligible for each course. Transcripts of courses taken with the MREA are available upon request.
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MREA Training Department
email: courses@midwestrenew.org
phone: 715-592-6595