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Our Mission:
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration.

Office Hours:
M-F 10am-4pm. Open to the public for tours daily at 2pm. To schedule other times or for more information, please click on "Visit" above.

Continuing Education Units

Credentialing Organizations:

NABCEP

MREA's ISPQ accredited workshops are approved for NABCEP continuing education credits (CEC). Click here for more information on NABCEP recertification.

MREA's ISPQ Accredited Workshops-PV

• Residential PV Site Assessor
• Commercial PV Site Assessor
• Intermediate PV
• PV Design & Installation Lab
• Advanced Lead Installer – Residential  PV Installation

  MREA's ISPQ Accredited Workshops-SHW

• Solar Domestic Hot Water
• Residential SDHW Site Assessor
• Commercial Solar Water Site Assessor
• Solar Space Heating Systems
• Solar Water Heating Installation Lab
• Advanced Lead Installer-Residential Solar Thermal Installation
• Solar Thermal Design

  
  NABCEP will also recognize the MREA workshops below for the credit hours indicated.
  

• Battery-Based PV Systems-7 Hours
  
• PV System Design-7 Hours
  
• Advancements in PV-7 Hours
  
• Code Primer for Officials & Installers-7 Hours
  
• RETScreen Version for SHW Training-7 Hours
  
• Solar Thermal Design-7 Hours

State Licensing agencies for Electricians, Plumbers, Inspectors, and Construction Trades:

Wisconsin Dept of Commerce

Select MREA workshops are recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce as continuing education for licensed professionals.

Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification
PV 101 Basic PV - 8.0 Credit Hours
PV 203 Non Residential Site Assessor - 8.0 Credit Hours
PV 201 Residential Site Assessor – 8.0 Credit Hours
W 201 Wind Site Assessor – 12.0 Credit Hours
W 101 Introduction to Wind – 8.0 Credit Hours
SW 201 Solar Water Site Assessor – 12.0 Credit Hours
SW 205 Non-Residential Solar Water Site Assessor – 8.0 Credit Hours
SW 101 Solar Domestic Hot Water – 8.0 Credit Hours

Commercial Building Inspector Certification
SW 205 Non-Residential Solar Water Site Assessor - 8.0 Credit Hours

Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification
PV 405 Advancements in PV – 7.5 Credit Hours
PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics – 7.5 Credit Hours
PV 301 PV Design and Installation Lab - 32.0 Credit Hours
PV 401 Advanced Photovoltaics – 40.0 Credit Hours
PV 406 Code Primer for Officials and Intallers – 7.5 Credit Hours
PV 407 Battery Based PV Systems – 7.5 Credit Hours

Journeyman Electrician Certification
PV 405 Advancements in PV – 7.5 Credit Hours
PV 101 Basic Photovoltics – 7.5 Credit Hours
PV 301 PV Design and Installation Lab – 32.0 Credit Hours
PV 401 Advanced Photovoltaics – 40.0 Credit Hours
PV 406 Code Primer for Officials and Intallers – 7.5 Credit Hours
PV 407 Battery Based PV Systems – 7.5 Credit Hours

Master Electrician Certification
PV 405 Advancements in PV – 7.5 Credit Hours
PV 101 Basic Photovoltics – 7.5 Credit Hours
PV 301 PV Design and Installation Lab – 32.0 Credit Hours
PV 401 Advanced Photovoltaics – 40.0 Credit Hours
PV 406 Code Primer for Officials and Intallers – 7.5 Credit Hours
PV 407 Battery Based PV Systems – 7.5 Credit Hours

UDC – Electrical Inspector Certification
PV 405 Advancements in PV – 7.5 Credit Hours
PV 101 Basic Photovoltics – 7.5 Credit Hours
PV 301 PV Design and Installation Lab – 32.0 Credit Hours
PV 401 Advanced Photovoltaics – 40.0 Credit Hours
PV 406 Code Primer for Officials and Intallers – 7.5 Credit Hours
PV 407 Battery Based PV Systems – 7.5 Credit Hours

Journeyman Plumber License
SW 301 Solar Water Heating Installation Lab – 18.0 Credit Hours

Journeyman Plumber – Restricted Appliance License
SW 301 Solar Water Heating Installation Lab – 18.0 Credit Hours

Journeyman Plumber – Restricted Service License
SW 301 Solar Water Heating Installation Lab – 18.0 Credit Hours

Master Plumber License
SW 301 Solar Water Heating Installation Lab – 18.0 Credit Hours

Master Plumber – Restricted Appliance License
SW 301 Solar Water Heating Installation Lab – 18.0 Credit Hours

Master Plumber – Restricted Service License
SW 301 Solar Water Heating Installation Lab – 18.0 Credit Hours

UDC – Plumbing Inspector Certification
SW 205 Non-Residential Solar Water Site Assessor - 8.0 Credit Hours
SW 101 Solar Domestic Hot Water – 4.0 Credit Hours
SW 301 Solar Water Heating Installation Lab – 18.0 Credit Hours

UDC – HVAC Inspector Certification
SW 205 Non-Residential Solar Water Site Assessor - 8.0 Credit Hours
SW 101 Solar Domestic Hot Water – 8.0 Credit Hours
SW 301 Solar Water Heating Installation Lab – 6.0 Credit Hours

UDC – Plumbing Inspector Certification
SW 205 Non-Residential Solar Water Site Assessor - 8.0 Credit Hours

Iowa Dept. of Public Health-Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board

Select MREA workshops are recognized by the Iowa Dept. of Public Health-Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board as continuing education for licensed professionals.

To Be Announced:

• IAEI
• NATE
• Indiana Plumbing Commission
• Iowa Department of Public Safety Electrical Examining Board
• Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau of Construction Codes, Electrical Division
• Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, Electrical Licensing and Inspection
• Nebraska State Electrical Board
• Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance and Labor Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board