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MREA Information
About Us
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration.
We are a non-profit 501(C)3 tax exempt organization.
Contact Us
MREA - Home Office
7558 Deer Rd.
Custer, WI 54423
715-592-6595
MREA - Milwaukee
544 E. Ogden Ave. Ste 700-225
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-303-7351
Click here to watch a short video on the MREA from Madison's Channel 3 as part of their 2007 Going Green series.
Our Activities
- The Energy Fair: Each June the MREA hosts the Energy Fair. This event is the world's largest and longest running energy education event. It offers programs for all ages and knowledge levels. The Fair is powered by working renewable energy systems. We'll celebrate 20 years of the Energy Fair in spring 2009.
- ReNew the Earth Institute: The ReNew the Earth Institute is the MREA’s demonstration site and educational facility. The Institute has working renewable energy systems (wind, PV, solar hot water, masonry stove), and educational displays. Visitors to the Institute can take guided and self-guided tours of the facilities and renewable energy systems.
- Workshops: The MREA hosts a series of educational and hands-on workshops throughout the year. These workshops vary in length from 1 day to 2 weeks. They are instructed by experienced renewable energy experts in small classroom settings and on site installation locations. Workshop participants come from varied backgrounds including homeowners, builders, educators, architects, engineers, and others. The MREA offers over 100 workshops per year. Participants can receive Continue Education Units for attending workshops. Some scholarships are available.
- Wiscosnin Solar Tour: As a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, the MREA hosts an October tour of homes and businesses throughout Wisconsin. Buildings on the tour demonstrate renewable energy systems, energy efficient construction, and alternative/green building techniques.
- Newsletter: ReNews is a quarterly newsletter that includes articles on energy issues, book reviews, a calendar of upcoming events, and general information on the MREA and its activities.
Our Members
The MREA currently has over 3200 active members from around the world representing 39 states and 3 foreign countries. There are a variety of membership levels designed to accommodate different needs and budgets – from students to businesses. Join the MREA today.
Our Funding
The MREA attempts to maintain a diverse income stream. Funding for our work comes from program fees, grants, donations, and independent contracts. All donations are welcome, and can be earmarked for specific projects.
We believe that corporate support is a vital ingredient in promoting our agenda. Even though MREA’s positions or programs are developed internally and are not influenced by our corporate sponsors, our credibility may be questioned by people who perceive such contributions as an expression of mutual endorsement. Our credibility is our most important asset. For that reason the MREA has developed a Corporation Donation Policy.
Corporate Donation Policy
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association accepts contributions from businesses, individuals, and foundations to carry out its vital mission. The acceptance by the MREA of such contributions shall:
- not limit or restrict the MREA’s actions or policies;
- not limit or restrict the ability of the MREA to carry out any of its activities; and
- not be considered an endorsement by the MREA of the donor.
MREA also receives funding from Focus on Energy , 800-762-7077. Focus on Energy is a public-private partnership offering energy information and services to energy utility customers throughout Wisconsin .
More Information:
What other information about the MREA is available?
We would be happy to send you more information on our organization. Please look through this web site for more information before requesting additional information to be sent to you, most information can be found on this site. The following brochures and materials are available:
- Membership Brochure
- Course Catalog of Workshops
- Program Guide for the Energy Fair
- Exhibitor Packet for the MREA Energy Fair
- Program for the Wisconsin Solar Tour
- MREA Business Member Directory
- List of MREA Certified Site Assessors and Full Service Installers
The MREA is an equal opportunity organization. MREA programs are open to all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, or sexual preference.
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The MREA would like to thank our
Sustaining Corporate Sponsors:
A-A EXTERIORS.COM
knutsonconst@sbcglobal.net
866-582-4320
http://www.a-aexteriors.com
Alliant Energy/Second Nature
secondnature@alliantenergy.com
1-800-Alliant
http://www.alliantenergy.com/secondnature
American Transmission Company
ffennessy@atcllc.com
(608) 877-3645
http://www.atcllc.com
Home Power magazine
hp@homepower.com
800-707-6585
http://www.homepower.com
Natural Home magazine
800-340-5846
http://www.naturalhomemagazine.com/
Stone Mountain Access
scott@stonemountainaccess.com
877-544-9015
http://www.stonemountainaccess.com
We Energies
http://www.we-energies.com/RE
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