MREA - The Milwaukee Office
Learn about Renewable Energy in southeast Wisconsin!
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association has an office in Milwaukee! The MREA is increasing its training and education in southeast Wisconsin. Read on to get information on upcoming workshops and events. Contact the Milwaukee office at 414-431-0758 or email info@the-mrea.org with any questions.
Milwaukee Shines!
MREA is supporting the City of Milwaukee's Solar America City program. Get more information on how Milwaukee is going solar at Milwaukee Shines.The MREA Milwaukee office is located in the shared office space of the Milwaukee Environmental Consortium. Check out the activities of other Milwaukee area organizations HERE.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MREA Contractor Social, March 9
Are you a professional interested in adding renewable energy installation or site assessing to your business? Get all the details about training opportunities at the upcoming MREA Contractor Social from 6-8 pm on March 9, at Sugar Maple in Bay View. Get answers to questions such as How do you become a solar hot water or solar electric professional? What training is required and how do you get it? What certifications are necessary? What does the market look like in southwest WI?
We'll start with a short presentation at 6 pm followed by a question and answer period with area professionals. Please RSVP to amy@the-mrea.org or 414-431-0758.
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.
Join Us to Help Kick Off the Milwaukee Solar Hot Water Business Council
Friday March 26 from 2:30-4 pm
As part of GREEN ENERGY SUMMIT at Midwest Airlines Center
What is the Solar Hot Water Business Council? The Solar Hot Water Business Council is an offshoot of the City of Milwaukee’s solar program Milwaukee Shines. Milwaukee is well suited in becoming a solar hot water components manufacturing cluster because of its: proximity to an emerging local SHW market, access to a booming national and global market, access to an abundant and fresh water source, manufacturing expertise (Milwaukee is home to over 3,000 manufacturers many of whom produce easily adapted components), availability of state incentives for renewable energy components manufacturing, and availability of land for business expansion or relocation.
As part of the report’s recommendations, Milwaukee Shines received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to kick-start the Council. Although we are in the formative stage, the Council’s mission is: to grow the SHW industry in the Milwaukee 7 region through the cultivation and education of businesses and manufacturers; to support businesses as they enter the SHW manufacturing and supply chain markets; and to increase the number of local manufacturers that produce SHW components.
If you are interested in Milwaukee developing a solar hot water cluster, evolving your own company and/or championing the cause, join us! Contact Andrea Luecke at Milwaukee Shines for more info and to RSVP!
MREA Helps Restaurants Go Green
Visit the MREA at the upcoming Wisconsin Restaurant Association's annual conference, March 8-10 at the Milwaukee Airlines Center, in Milwaukee, WI. The WRA’s Go Green! Pavilion will feature new ways to conserve energy, save money, and reduce your carbon footprint. Visit the slate of green workshops scheduled HERE.
MREA Milwaukee is a proud sponsor of Milwaukee Roller Derby!
Stop by the MREA booth at Milwaukee Roller Derby for the next bout on Saturday, March 13. Visit Brew City Bruisers for details.
Clean Energy Town Hall
Clean Energy Town Hall Forum is scheduled in southeast Wisconsin. Wisconsin Environment hosts the forum at the West Allis Public Library, March 11 at 6pm. 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.
Mark Your Calendars! The Energy Fair Turns 21!
The Energy Fair is set for June 18-20, 2010 in Custer, Wisconsin. You can ride a bus from Milwaukee to central Wisconsin to see what all the fuss is about.
MREA SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS:
2010 begins a great year of renewable energy workshops in southeast Wisconsin! Take advantage of some of the upcoming renewable energy workshops in Milwaukee for homeowners and professionals.
SEMINARS FOR HOMEOWNERS
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 - 9am-12 noon - Havenwoods State Park
- Wind Systems for Consumers: March 23, 2010 - 5:30-8:30pm - Outpost Natural Foods, Bay View
WORKSHOPS FOR PROFESSIONALS
MREA Upcoming Workshops in MilwaukeeREGISTER FOR ALL CLASSES HERE
SPECIAL CLASS: ADVANCED LEAD INSTALLER TRAINING: GET ONE INSTALLATION TOWARDS NABCEP CERTIFICATION!
As a special project with Habitat for Humanity and WE Energies, MREA is conducting SW 501.01: Solar Thermal Advanced Lead Installer, March 15th-March 26th at various locations in Milwaukee. This workshop is reserved for advanced students, and there is an application and review process prior to registration. Limited to only 4 students per workshop, each student will take the lead on one of four solar domestic hot water installations, assisting on the remaining three. Each student will get credit for that lead installation towards both NABCEP Installer Certification and Focus on Energy’s Full Service Installer list. Minimum prerequisite workshops (SW 301 or equivalent) needed to be eligible. More Advanced Lead Installer trainings (both solar thermal and photovoltaic) will be announced later this year.
Get more information and download the application HERE!
Renewable Energy Business Workshops
- Business Planning for Solar Installers - Milwaukee, WI Mar 27, 2010
- Greening Your Event - Milwaukee, WI Mar 27, 2010
Photovoltaic Workshops (Solar Electric)
Basic Photovoltaics
- PV 101.25 Basic Photovoltaics - Milwaukee, WI Mar 07, 2010
- PV 101.29 Basic Photovoltaics - Milwaukee, WI Mar 27, 2010
- PV 101.34 Basic Photovoltaics- Milwaukee, WI Apr 22, 2010
- PV 101.40 Basic Photovoltaics - Milwaukee, WI Aug 28, 2010
Photovoltaic Site Assessor Training
- PV 201.06 PV Site Assessor Training - Milwaukee, WI Mar 27, 2010
Intermediate Photovoltaics
- PV 205.08 Intermediate Photovoltaics - Milwaukee, WI Feb 22, 2010 - Feb 23, 2010
- PV 205.11 Intermediate Photovoltaics - Milwaukee, WI Mar 15, 2010 - Mar 16, 2010
- PV 205.13 Intermediate Photovoltaics - Milwaukee, WI Apr 23, 2010 - Apr 24, 2010
- PV 205.05 Intermediate Photovoltaics - Milwaukee, WI Apr 30, 2010 - May 1, 2010
PV Design and Installation Lab
- PV 301.18 Pv Design & Installation Lab - Milwaukee, WI March 17, 2010 - March 20, 2010
- PV 301.20E PV Design and Installation Lab for Electricians - Milwaukee, WI April 5, 2010 - April 8, 2010
- PV 301.07 PV Design and Installation Lab - Milwaukee, WI May 05, 2010 - May 08, 2010
More Advanced Photovoltaics Workshops held in central Wisconsin.
Solar Thermal Workshops
Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems & Space Heating
- SW 101.08 Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems - Milwaukee, WI Feb 23, 2010
- SW 101.09 Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems - Milwaukee, WI Jun 01, 2010
Solar Water Site Assessor Training
- SW 201.03 Solar Water Site Assessor Training - Milwaukee, WI Mar 27, 2010
Solar Water Heating Installation Lab
- SW 301.08P Solar Water Heating Installation Lab FOR PLUMBERS - Milwaukee, WI Apr 26, 2010 - Apr 28, 2010
- SW 301.09P Solar Water Heating Installation Lab FOR PLUMBERS - Milwaukee, WI May 05, 2010 - May 07, 2010
- SW 301.10 Solar Water Heating Installation Lab - Milwaukee, WI Jun 02, 2010 - Jun 04, 2010
Wind Workshops
Introduction to Wind Systems
- W 101.01 Introduction to Wind Systems - Milwaukee, WI Mar 27, 2010
- W 101.04 Introduction to Wind Systems - Milwaukee, WI Aug 14, 2010
RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR KIDS
We Energies and the MREA are offering free, curriculum-based renewable energy programs for middle school students in teh We Energies electric service territory. Trained MREA instructors will travel to your school and teach a hands-on science lesson in the classroom.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.
MILWAUKEE MREA PRESS
Read the latest coverage on MREA and Milwaukee Shines:
Milwaukee Courier Online
Milwaukee Journal Sentinal
The Business Journal
Marquette Tribune
October 26, 2009 – Announcement of continued Solar America City funding for Milwaukee and Madison.
Pictured (L-R): Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Public Library Director Paula Kiely, Governor James Doyle, Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, US Department of Energy Rep Steve Palmeri, and MREA Executive Director Tehri Parker
WE Energies / Habitat for Humanity Advanced Lead Installer Training
Basic Photovoltaics
Photovoltaic Site Assessor Training
Intermediate Photovoltaics
PV Design and Installation Lab
Renewable Energy Business
Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems & Space Heating
Solar Water Site Assessor Training
Solar Water Heating Installation Lab
Advanced Solar Hot Water Systems Workshops
Introduction to Wind Systems
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