• About
    • Who we are
      • About MREA
      • Staff
      • Instructors
      • Board of Directors
      • Advisory Board
      • Office Location
      • Annual Report
      • Contact Us
    • Resources
      • Community Resources
      • SolarEnergy.Jobs
      • Business Directory
      • EV Charging
      • Wedding Venue/Rentals
      • Area Accommodations
  • Training
  • Events
    • The Energy Fair
    • MREA Volunteer Days
  • Initiatives
    • SolarEnergy.jobs
    • Rise Up Podcast
    • Solar on Schools
    • Solar Project Builder
    • Grow Solar
  • Membership
    • Join / Renew
      • Individual Membership
      • Business Membership
    • Business Member Directory
  • Donate Now
  • Get Involved
    • Rise Up Scholarship Campaign
    • Membership
    • Newsletter Sign-up
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Scholarships
    • Internships
    • Awards
    • Advertising
info@midwestrenew.org
Donate
Midwest Renewable Energy AssociationMidwest Renewable Energy Association
  • About
    • Who we are
      • About MREA
      • Staff
      • Instructors
      • Board of Directors
      • Advisory Board
      • Office Location
      • Annual Report
      • Contact Us
    • Resources
      • Community Resources
      • SolarEnergy.Jobs
      • Business Directory
      • EV Charging
      • Wedding Venue/Rentals
      • Area Accommodations
  • Training
  • Events
    • The Energy Fair
    • MREA Volunteer Days
  • Initiatives
    • SolarEnergy.jobs
    • Rise Up Podcast
    • Solar on Schools
    • Solar Project Builder
    • Grow Solar
  • Membership
    • Join / Renew
      • Individual Membership
      • Business Membership
    • Business Member Directory
  • Donate Now
  • Get Involved
    • Rise Up Scholarship Campaign
    • Membership
    • Newsletter Sign-up
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Scholarships
    • Internships
    • Awards
    • Advertising

Continuing Education

Maintaining Your Credentials

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. 

Questions: contact courses@midwestrenew.org

Wisconsin

Courses that offer WI DSPS credit hours include:

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
View Details
  • 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

Minnesota

Courses that offer MN DLI credit hours include:

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
View Details

Iowa

Courses that offer Iowa Department of Public Safety credit hours include:

  • 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
View Details

NABCEP

NABCEP Continuing Education

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 Page

View 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.

VIEW THE COURSE CALENDAR

CONTACT

MREA Training Department

email: courses@midwestrenew.org

phone: 715-592-6595

Use the table below to view approved MREA courses:

Contact Us

Send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap.

Send Message
  • About
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Newsletter Sign-up
    • Contact Us
    • News
    • Privacy Policy
  • Events & Initiatives
    • Rise Up Midwest
    • Grow Solar
    • Solar on Schools
    • Solar Corps
    • Events
  • Get Involved
    • Join / Renew
    • Donate
    • Scholarships
    • Advertising
  • Course Offerings & Registration
    • Instructors
    • Jobs / Career Resources
    • Continuing Education
    • Solar Training Academy
    • Contract Training
Sign up
Custer Office: 7558 Deer Road, Custer, WI 54423 | 715-592-6595 | info@midwestrenew.org

© 2023 · Midwest Renewable Energy Association.

  • About
    • Who we are
      • About MREA
      • Staff
      • Instructors
      • Board of Directors
      • Advisory Board
      • Office Location
      • Annual Report
      • Contact Us
    • Resources
      • Community Resources
      • SolarEnergy.Jobs
      • Business Directory
      • EV Charging
      • Wedding Venue/Rentals
      • Area Accommodations
  • Training
  • Events
    • The Energy Fair
    • MREA Volunteer Days
  • Initiatives
    • SolarEnergy.jobs
    • Rise Up Podcast
    • Solar on Schools
    • Solar Project Builder
    • Grow Solar
  • Membership
    • Join / Renew
      • Individual Membership
      • Business Membership
    • Business Member Directory
  • Donate Now
  • Get Involved
    • Rise Up Scholarship Campaign
    • Membership
    • Newsletter Sign-up
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Scholarships
    • Internships
    • Awards
    • Advertising