Welcome to the Midwest Renewable Energy Association

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is a non-profit 501(C)3 tax exempt organization founded in 1990. Our mission is to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration.

For more information about our Energy Fair, Membership, ReNews, or the Workshop Calendar, please click on the links above.

MREA News

Off-site Training in 2010

This year, MREA has expanded its effort to partner with outside organizations to offer training on an expanded regional basis. Working with tech colleges, state organizations, and other like-minded non-profits, these training offerings are an opportunity for people in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin to attend workshops at venues more close to home. The host organizations handle registration, while MREA provides instructors and curriculum on a contractual basis. Please use the contact info included in the schedule here to sign up for the workshops.

Renewable Energy Programs for Kids

We Energies and the MREA are offering free, curriculum-based renewable energy programs for middle school students in the We Energies electric service territory. Trained MREA instructors will travel to your school and teach a hands-on science lesson in the classroom. This program is for grades 4-8. Programs are offered Monday-Thursday beginning March 8. One program per classroom will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Download the request form HERE. Call 715-592-6595 for more information.

Green Energy Summit

MREA is excited to be a sponsor and supporter of the Green Energy Summit in Milwaukee, set for March 24-26, 2010. Stop by our booth, and stick around for MREA classes on Saturday, March 27! Green Energy Summit attendees receive a $10 discount on workshops held on March 27. Get the complete list of workshops here.

Unique Renewable Workshops follow Green Energy Summit

Don’t miss your opportunity to expand your sustainability training following the Green Energy Summit in Milwaukee, March 27, 2010. •Business Planning for Solar Installers - Milwaukee, WI Mar 27, 2010. This workshop helps potential solar professional develop a solid business plan to ensure success in the green energy market. •Greening Your Event - Milwaukee, WI Mar 27, 2010. Learn how to make your community event, festival or business meeting sustainable. Planning or supplying a green event can give you a competitive edge, but most importantly give you the opportunity to lead by example. Discover tips, tools, and resources to make environmentally responsible choices for your event.

Calling All Energy Fair Volunteers

Last year, over 330 driven individuals volunteered their time during the Energy Fair to ensure the event's success! In areas ranging from working the front gates to cleaning the grounds to working in the MREA Café, there are dozens upon dozens of tasks that demand a dedicated core of individuals in order for the Energy Fair to take place.

In addition to the satisfaction of being part of something fun, challenging, and rewarding, each day of the Fair that you volunteer 2 hours gets you free admission to that day of the Fair.

Are you a Hardcore Volunteer? Hardcore Volunteers help for 12 hours or more during the week of the Fair, and get a t-shirt and an invite to the special Networking Dinner!

Workshop Calendar Posted Online

The MREA Workshop Calendar is live and ready for you to register. For more information about pv, solar hot water, wind, renewable energy business, and alternative construction workshops, and to begin registration, visit the Workshop Calendar.

Sponsor the Energy Fair!

Are you interested in being a sponsor for the Energy Fair? Please contact Kirsten at 715-592-6595 or kirsten@the-mrea.org.

MREA Milwaukee News

Special Seminars for Consumers

Through a partnership with We Energies, the MREA is able to offer short, low-cost, seminars for consumers to learn about the basics of renewable energy systems. Each seminar is three hours and includes handouts, lecture, and a question and answer period. There are no prerequisites, but pre-registration is required. COSTS: $15 or $5 (for We Energies' Energy for Tomorrow customers) Get details and register online here.

UPCOMING SEMINAR DATES:

•Solar 101 for Consumers: March 20, 2010 - 9 a.m. - 12 noon - Havenwoods State Park •Wind Systems for Consumers: March 23, 2010 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Outpost Foods, Bay View

Clean Energy Town Hall Forum - West Allis

Clean Energy Town Hall Forum is scheduled in southeast Wisconsin. Wisconsin Environment hosts the forum at the West Allis Public Library, March 11 at 6 p.m. A panel of experts will discuss the proposed state Clean Energy Jobs Bill. Also take the opportunity to talk with local energy efficiency experts and renewable energy installers. Get details here.

For more information about events happening in Milwaukee, visit our Milwaukee web page.