Education & Training

Learn from the Leader

When you attend a MREA training you will:

• learn from experts with years of practical experience,
• receive curriculum that is based on nationally recognized standards,
• meet other people with similar interests and values, and
• have a great time.

Workshops:

• Wind systems
• Photovoltaics or PV (solar electric)
• Solar thermal systems
• Site assessor training and certification
• Business skills
• Window quilts
• Masonry heaters
• Energy efficient and alternative construction; straw bale, superinsulation techniques, passive solar design, timber framing...

See the Course Workshops Page for a listing, by date, of all of the workshops and to register for any workshops.

Class enrollment is limited to encourage student/teacher interaction and to insure that individual questions can be addressed during the workshop.

MREA workshops are conducted throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. They range in duration from 1/2 day introductory courses, intensive weekends to 7 day hands-on knuckle bustin' installation workshops.

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), equal opportunity educational institution and employer.

Enrollment, Payment, and Cancellation Policies

Enrollment Policy
Courses are open to all on a first-come first served basis. Class size is limited to provide the highest quality educational experience for all participants. To reserve a seat, register over the phone at 715.592.6595, online at www.the-mrea.org, or send in a registration form with a $75 non-refundable deposit. Please check the course description on the website or call the office to make sure space is still available in the course.

Payment Policy
At the time of registration, a $75 non-refundable deposit is due. One month prior to the workshop, 100% of the workshop tuition is due. Failure to pay 100% of the workshop fee could result in the loss of participant’s reserved seat.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation one month, or more prior to workshop
If a participant cancels one month or more before the workshop, the participant forfeits the $75 non-refundable deposit. Any remaining tuition will be reimbursed to workshop registrant.

Cancellation less than one month prior to workshop
If a workshop participant cancels less than one month prior to a workshop, the participant forfeits the $75 non-refundable deposit plus 50% of the remaining tuition. Remaining tuition will be reimbursed to workshop registrant.

Cancellation less than two weeks prior to workshop
If a participant cancels less than two weeks prior to the start of a workshop, the participant forfeits 100% of the tuition.

Cancellation process
To cancel a workshop you have registered for, email Greta Ladenthin or call the office at 715-592-6595.