2013 Training Catalog

• 2013 Curriculum

• Instructor Training

• Site Assessor Certificate Program

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Newsletter of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association

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2013 TRAINING CATALOG

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About the MREA 2From the Executive Director 3Featured Courses 4MREA Membership 14Enrollment, Cancellations, and Scholarships 16Progression of Knowledge 17Professional Credentials 18ISPQ Accreditation 22Midwest Solar Training Network 23Continuing Education Units 24Courses for Credit 28Customized Trainings 31Course Listing 32Course Descriptions 34Travel and Accommodations 56MREA News 58MREA Alumni Feature 60MREA Marketplace 62Site Assessor Directory 64Adveriser Index 72

Solar Thermal Listing - pg. 49Photo credit: Amiee Wetmore

Photovoltaic Listing - pg. 38Photo credit: Clay Sterling

Small Wind Listing - pg. 47Photo credit: Neil Matthes

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The Midwest Renewable Energy Association promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. We are a 501(c)(3) organizationincorporated in 1990.

Our VisionThe MREA will provide the highest quality renewable energy education and training experiences available. Our programs and services will respond to evolving energy issues, empower people to make wise lifestyle choices, and be accessible to the broadest possible audience. We will share our success with other like-minded organizations, recognizing that we are stronger when we all work together for our common goals.

Travel GreenThe ReNew the Earth Institute, is certified as a green travel destination by Travel Green Wisconsin. Guided Tours are available Monday – Friday at 11:00 a.m. or by appointment, for $3.00 per person.

The Energy Fair is also certified as a green travel event. To learn more about Travel Green visit:www.travelgreenwisconsin.com

Green PowerMREA offsets 100% of its electricity on site through wind and solar.

board of directors 2011:Jeff Anthony (2014) American Wind Energy Association

David Behnke-Seper (2013) First Affirmative Financial Network

Thomas Brown, President (2014) Thomas Brown Architect

Katie Collins (2014) American Red Cross

Jason Edens (2014) Rural Renewable Energy Alliance

Nathan Franklin (2013) Dairyland Power Cooperative

Bob Hattier (2014) Alternative Currents, LLC

Nick Hylla (Executive Director) MREA

Don Keck, Financial Officer (2013) Focus on Energy

John Kivlin (2014) Helios Solar Works

Mark Klein (2013) Gimme Shelter Construction

Alec Linde (2014) Mid-State Technical College

Mark Morgan, Vice President (2013) Bearpaw Design and Construction

Benjamin Nusz (2013) Mid-State Technical College

Ed Stoll (2014) Pieper Electric

mrea leadership team:Elizabeth Hittman Milwaukee DirectorNick Hylla Executive Director

Doug Stingle Development Director

mrea staff:Julie Brazeau Instructor Development CoordinatorSandy Crawford BookkeeperJenny Heinzen Curriculum and Training Coordinator Ellie Jackson Events CoordinatorNick Korth Market Development CoordinatorKevin Kowalski Training Programs AssistantGreta Ladenthin Operations ManagerChris Leslie Information Technology ManagerGina Miresse Membership CoordinatorNicole Rice Training Network CoordinatorClay Sterling Regional Training OfficerChris Talbot-Heindl Training Programs CoordinatorDana Talbot-Heindl Cleaning AssistantSarah Tanguay Fund Development CoordinatorAmiee Wetmore Office ManagerMike White Site Manager

about the mrea

MREA 7558 Deer Rd.Custer, WI 54423

Tel: 715-592-6595Fax: 715-592-6596Email: [email protected] Web: www.midwestrenew.org

MREA Milwaukee1845 N. Farwell Ave. Ste 100 Milwaukee, WI 53202

Tel: 414-431-0758Email: [email protected]

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from the executive directorWelcome to a new year full of opportunity!We just can’t seem to curb our excitement for 2013. We don’t let the doomsayers get us down. Maybe it is because we know a few things that they don’t. For example, the U.S. market for solar and wind energy has been growing steadily for the past 5 years and is forecasted to continue this trend. Solar and wind energy are now more affordable than ever. The public overwhelmingly supports the expansion of renewable energy and the policies that will make it happen. And, many investors are looking to the Midwest as the next growth market for solar and wind.

One of the best ways that the MREA can help this market grow is to connect people with the education and training they need to start projects, careers, and further the great work they are already doing.

Our 2013 Training Catalog is filled with opportunities for home and

Nick HyllaExective Director

business owners, design and installation professionals, sales professionals, instructors, architects, inspectors, policy makers, advocates, and consumers. Take a look at some of the new additions:

• We have a new series of online courses in Photovoltaics. People all over the world can now access our low-cost Basic PV course, pursue their PV Site Assessment Certificate, and work toward their NABCEP PV Technical Sales Training. You can read about these online courses on page 38.• With the addition of the solar space heating systems on the MREA headquarters, we are launching an online Solar Thermal Conceptual Design course that will help heating professionals, facilities managers, architects, and engineers integrate solar thermal into their heating strategies.• The MREA Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Site Assessment Certificates became one of the first programs nationwide to earn accreditation from the American National Standards Institute and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council under their new standard for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Certificate Program. You can read about these programs on page 18.• We expanded our clients and offerings for customized training, including technical sales training, specialized training for inspectors and code officials, and entry-level training for businesses and training organizations. You can read more about customized training on page 31.

We see a lot of opportunity to move the market for renewable energy and bring the Clean Energy Economy to life. We are doing our part by providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable education opportunities. I hope you’ll join us in this effort.

Onward,

Nick Hylla, Executive [email protected], 715-592-6595 ext. 107

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featured coursesPVO 101 Basic Photovoltaics OnlineCourse Description: This six-week online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach the basics of solar electric systems. Participants will learn how photovoltaic (PV) systems work, diagram the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of system types, define the solar window, make energy efficiency recommendations, estimate system loads, and understand the basics of PV site assessment.

Prerequisites: None

Price: Member: $90 Non-Member: $110For more information, see the course listing on page: 38.

Register for PVO 101.01 on page 13.January 14-February 24, 2013, Online

PVO 201 PV Site Assessor Training OnlineCourse Description: This online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach how to perform a PV site assessment for a residential property. The course will cover site assessment tools, load analysis, efficiency recommendations, array placement options, basic system sizing, cost estimates, and evaluating existing infrastructure. Participants will access online tools for solar resource analysis, PV system performance calculators, and incentives.

Prerequisites:PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics and basic computer skillsPrice: Member: $250 Non-Member: $270For more information, see the course listing on page: 38.

Register for PVO 201.01 on page 13.February 25-March 24, 2013, Online

InstructorClay SterlingMidwest Renewable Energy Association

Clay has been instructing both PV and wind courses at the MREA for over ten years and is an ISPQ Certified Instructor in both PV and Small Wind energy. Clay has a construction background gained from working in his family’s plumbing shop and working nine years as a commercial electrician on large construction projects. In 2009, KEEP named him the Non-Formal Energy Educator of the Year.

• Small Wind and Photovoltaics Instructor• ISPQ Affiliated Photovoltaics Instructor• ISPQ Affiliated Small Wind Instructor

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PVO 303 PV Conceptual Design Online This online course will guide participants through the design process for a utility interactive residential or small commercial PV system. Participants will become familiar with the procedures, tools, and resources used to select equipment, determine equipment location, plan system layout, perform string sizing, determine breaker size, and site the array. Participants will apply their knowledge by solving design challenges in three PV system case studies.

Prerequisites:PV 201 PV Site Assessor and PV 205 Intermediate PV or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentPrice: Member: $230 Non-Member: $250

Register for PVO 303.01 on page 13.April 8-May 5, 2013, Online

InstructorCraig ButtkeNorth Wind Renewable Energy

• Photovoltaics Instructor• NABCEP Certified PV Installer• Master Electrician• MREA Certified PV Site Assessor• ISPQ Affiliated Photovoltaics Instructor

PVO 405 Advancements in PV Online Course Description: This online course is designed to bring participants up-to-date on the newest equipment and techniques used in PV installation. This includes the latest gear (modules, inverters, charge controllers, mounting structures, disconnection means, etc.) and the newest, most efficient, and safest methods for installing PV systems that meet NEC code.

Prerequisites:PV 205 Intermediate PV or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentPrice: Member: $230 Non-Member: $250For more information, see the course listing on page: 42.

Register for PVO 405.01 on page 13.February 11-March 10, 2013, Online

InstructorChris LaForgeGreat Northern Solar

• Photovoltaics Instructor• NABCEP Certified PV Installer• ISPQ Affiliated Independent Photovoltaics Master Trainer

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featured coursesPV 210 Firefighter Safety and Renewable Energy Systems Course Description: In the past, only firefighters in remote or rural areas ever expected to see renewable energy systems during emergency responses. Today, the proliferation of utility interactive photovoltaic systems in urban, suburban, and interface areas means that all firefighters and their commanders will encounter these systems eventually. Participants in this course will learn suggested response guidelines for firefighter safety with renewable energy systems, National Electrical Code implications for both PV installers and firefighters, and discuss scenarios to increase awareness of procedures critical to safety.

Prerequisites:PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or firefighterPrice: Member: $230 Non-Member: $250For more information, see the course listing on page: 39.

Register for PV 210.01 on page 13.June 15, 2013, Custer, Wisconsin

SA 215 Water Pumping with Solar and Wind Course Description:

In this one-day course, participants will learn the various types of solar and wind water-pumping systems. Participants will learn to determine the preferred application for each system. This course will also cover the technical side including: pump types, solar and wind electrical inputs, and energy storage. The course will describe how the variables of water volume and pumping height determine the capacity and energy demands for moving water.

Prerequisites: None

Price: Member: $180 Non-Member: $200

Register for SA 215.01 on page 13.June 16, 2013, Custer, Wisconsin

InstructorDan FinkBuckville Energy Consulting

Dan Fink has lived off the grid, high in the Northern Colorado mountains since 1991, 11 miles from the nearest power pole or phone line. He has spent 10 years in the field as a renewable energy system consultant, designer, and installer, specializing in off-grid power systems. He has been employed as a renewable energy technical author and educator since the year 2000, and is the Executive Director of Buckville Energy Consulting, a NABCEP/IREC/ISPQ accredited Continuing Education Provider. Dan is co-author of the book Homebrew Wind Power, and his articles and photographs frequently appear in such magazines as Home Power, Back Home, Solar Professional, The Journal of Green Building, and Lighting Today.

• Photovoltaics and Small Wind Instructor

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PVO 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute Course Description: This online/hands-on hybrid course is designed for instructors who will be offering photovoltaic technical training at their organization.

Participants will advance through lecture, hands-on installation, and design work that covers the MREA course content for PV 101 (Basic Photovoltaics), PV 205 (Intermediate Photovoltaics), and PV 301 (PV Design and Installation Lab).

This is a 40-hour course consisting of eight hours of online lecture materials in advance of four days of hands-on activities working on PV systems in Central Wisconsin.

Prerequisites:Participants must be affiliated with an active solar training program.Price: Member: $1,180 Non-Member: $1,200

Register for PVO 701.01 on page 13.Tuesdays, May 21-June 11, 2013: online portion (PV 101 and PV 205)June 17-20, 2013: onsite lab activities (PV 205 and PV 301)Central Wisconsin locations*Additional advanced trainings are planned in conjunction with The Energy Fair, which begins on June 21, 2013.

InstructorsJulie BrazeauMidwest Renewable Energy Association

• Photovoltaics Instructor• Master Electrician• Commercial Electrical Inspector• IAEI Recognized Trainer• NABCEP Certified PV Installer• MREA PV Site Assessment Certificate

Neil MatthesDuck Creek Engineering, Inc.

• Photovoltaics Instructor• Master Electrician• Commercial Electrical Inspector• MREA Certified PV Site Assessor

Matthew ParksPieper Electric

• Photovoltaics Instructor• IBEW Master Electrician• IBEW Master Trainer• NABCEP Certified PV Installer• ISPQ Affiliated Photovoltaics Instructor

Julie Brazeau Neil Matthes Matthew Parks

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featured coursesPVO 703 PV Curriculum Development Course Description: This online course is designed for instructors looking to design and improve training programs for photovoltaic (PV) design, installation, and sales technicians. The instruction and resources in this course are designed for instructors looking to integrate PV content into their curriculum or design a program of study for PV Design and Installation or PV Technical Sales professionals. The course includes best practices for curriculum development, solar content integration, student hands-on experience, and career placement services. The course will share case studies of successful programs throughout the US and strategies for training program accreditation and professional certification for students. Participants in this course will gain access to curriculum resources including presentations, videos, manuals, and quizzes.

This is a 16-hour, online course with eight instructor contact hours and

InstructorsTim Wilhelm (Lead Instructor)Kankakee Community College

Tim’s involvement in renewable energy spans nearly 50 years since he built his first solar-powered transistor radio receiver at his eighth grade science fair project. Tim has been involved in innovative renewable energy projects ever since, and became the first solar PV dealer for SunWize Technologies. He has led the development of the electrical technology program at Kankakee Community College, including a renewable energy technician curriculum, which recently received training program accreditation by the Institute for Sustainable Power Quality.

• Photovoltaics Instructor• NABCEP Certified PV Installer• ISPQ Affiliated Master PV Instructor

Jenny Heinzen (Co-Instructor))Midwest Renewable Energy Association

• Photovoltaics and Small Wind Instructor• Master Electrician

Nick Hylla (Co-Instructor))Midwest Renewable Energy Association

• Photovoltaics and Sustainable Agriculture Instructor

Tim Wilhelm

Jenny HeinzenNick Hylla

eight hours instructor-guided, self-paced work. The course includes five, scheduled 90-minute online presentations with live discussion.

Prerequisite:PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalent.Price: Member: $580 Non-Member: $600

Register for PVO 703.01 on page 13.July 1-29, 2013, Online

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PVO 705 Photovoltaic Site Assessment Instruction Online Course Description:This online course is a requirement for instructors interested in teaching MREA’s accredited Photovoltaics Site Assessment Certificate program (ANSI-IREC 14732:2012) at their institution. Participants are paired with a technology subject expert as they learn to apply the tech mentoring tools to practice site assessment reports. This course covers instructional materials and tech mentoring strategies as well as procedures for the MREA’s Photovoltaics Site Assessment Certificate. This is a 16-hour, online course with 8 instructor contact hours and 8 hours instructor-guided, self-paced work.

To become a Recognized Training Provider and offer MREA’s PV Site Assessment Certificate Program at their institution, instructors are required to hold a current MREA PV Site Assessment Certificate, sign a Letter of Agreement, and pay a $300 fee. Recognized Training Provider status is valid for three years.

InstructorsBarb Basaj (Lead Instructor)SunSpec, LLC

Barb was trained as a PV site assessor in 2006, and went into business as an independent solar site assessor and sole proprietor of SunSpec, LLC in January of 2007. She is also trained as a solar thermal site assessor, and performs both residential and non-residential site assessments for both solar technologies.

• Photovoltaics Instructor• BPI Building Analyst• MREA PV Site Assessment Certificate• MREA Solar Thermal Site Assessment Certificate

Julie Brazeau (Co-Instructor)Midwest Renewable Energy Association

• Photovoltaics Instructor• Master Electrician• Commercial Electrical Inspector• IAEI Recognized Trainer• NABCEP Certified PV Installer• MREA PV Site Assessment Certificate

Nicole Rice (Online Facilitator)Midwest Renewable Energy Association

• Photovoltaics Instructor• Manager of Site Assessment Certificate Program

Barb Basaj Nicole Rice

Julie Brazeau

Prerequisites:PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics, PV 201 PV Site Assessor Training, and one approved tech mentored PV site assessment report.Price: Member: $580 Non-Member: $600

Register for PVO 705.01 on page 13.May 13-June 17, 2013, Online

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ST 101 Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems Course Description:

This one-day course uses a combination of lecture and classroom activities to teach the basics of solar thermal systems with an emphasis on northern climate systems. Participants will learn how solar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems work, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of each system type, define the solar window, make hot water efficiency recommendations, and estimate system loads.

Prerequisites: None


For more information, see the course listing on page: 49.

Register for ST 101.01 on page 13.March 2, 2013, Madison, Wisconsin

ST 201 Solar Water Site Assessor Training Course Description:

Participants in this one-day course will learn how to perform a solar water heating site assessment for a home. The course will cover how to define a site’s solar window, interpret solar radiation and temperature data, size a system, identify system components, and determine the best location for collectors.

To receive a MREA Residential Solar Thermal Site Assessor Certificate, participants will need to complete this course, two practice site assessments, pass the written test, and pay a $50 exam fee.

Prerequisites:

ST 101 Solar Domestic Hot Water



Register for ST 201.01 on page 13.March 3, 2013, Madison, Wisconsin

InstructorRoss PadlinFull Spectrum Solar

Today a full-time solar thermal installer, Ross has served roles as a bookkeeper and company spokesman for Full Spectrum Solar in Madison, Wisconsin. His is a MREA Solar Thermal Site Assessor Technology mentor.

• Solar Thermal Instructor• NABCEP Certified Solar Heating Installer• Master Plumber - Restricted Appliance• MREA Certified Solar Water Site Assessor• MREA Certified PV Site Assessor

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ST 101 Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems Course Description:


Prerequisites: None



Register for ST 101.02 on page 13.May 16, 2013, Custer, Wisconsin

ST 301 Solar Thermal Installation Lab Course Description:

In this three-day course, participants will learn the basics of how to properly install two solar domestic hot water heating systems suitable for northern climates. Participants will work as a group to install both a drainback and pressurized closed-loop system on a training roof.

Prerequisites:




Register for ST 301.01 on page 13.May 17-19, 2013, Custer, Wisconsin

InstructorMark MorganBearpaw Design and Construction

Mark has been building, installing, and teaching sustainable construction and renewable energy for the last 35 years. Passionate about teaching, he has studied and taken classes on accelerative learning and multiple intelligences. Mark has led more than 20 solar thermal installations and teaches Solar Domestic Hot Water, Solar Space Heating, and Solar Hot Water Installation Lab, as well as various Green Building courses at the MREA.

• Solar Thermal and Green Building Instructor• ISPQ Affiliated Solar Thermal Instructor

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STO 410 Solar Thermal System Conceptual Design Course Description:

This online course explores system design considerations, including collector sizing and configuration, pipe sizing, component sizing, solar fluid volume estimation, heat storage, heat delivery, code considerations, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Participants will apply design elements while working through five case study systems, including space heating, commercial, and process heat applications.

Prerequisites:

ST 301 Solar Hot Water Installation Lab or ST 701 Solar Thermal Technology Instructor Institute or equivalent


For more information, see the course listing on page: 52

Register for STO 410.01 on page 13.Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m., January 28-March 24, 2013, Online

WO 409 Math and Code for Small Wind OnlineCourse Description:

Participants in this course will learn to effectively reference and use the National Electrical Code (NEC) with regard to the installation of small wind energy systems, and to properly size conductors, overcurrent protection, and associated equipment for grid interactive and battery-based systems. Many of the calculations and processes in this course align with the Job Task Analysis for the NABCEP Small Wind Installer Certification.

Prerequisites:

W 101 Introduction to Wind Systems



Register for WO 409.01 on page 13.September 3-October13, 2013, Online

InstructorBenjamin NuszMid-State Technical College

• Solar Thermal Instructor• NABCEP Certified Solar Heating Installer• MREA Certified Solar Thermal Site Assessor

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InstructorJenny HeinzenMidwest Renewable Energy Association

• Photovoltaics and Small Wind Instructor• Master Electrician

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featured courses registrationCourse Name Dates Location Circle One Memb Non-Memb

PVO 101.01 Basic PV Online Jan 4-Feb 24 Online $90 $110

ST0 410.01 Solar Thermal System Conceptual Design Jan 28-Mar 24 Online $300 $320

PVO 405.01 Advancements in PV Online Feb 11-Mar 10 Online $230 $250

PVO 201.01 PV Site Assessor Online Feb 25-Mar 24 Online $250 $270

ST 101.01 Solar Domestic Hot Water Mar 2 Madison, WI $90 $110

ST 201.01 Solar Water Site Assessor Training Mar 3 Madison, WI $250 $270

PV 210.01 Firefighter Safety and Renewable Energy Systems Jun 15 Custer, WI $230 $250

PVO 303.01 PV Conceptual Design Online Apr 8-May 5 Online $230 $250

PVO 705.01 PV Site Assessment Instruction May 13-Jun 16 Online $580 $600

ST 101.02 Solar Domestic Hot Water May 16 Custer, WI $90 $110

ST 301.01 Solar Thermal Installation Lab May 17-19 Custer, WI $550 $570

PV0 701.01 PV Technology Instructor Institute May 21-Jun 20 Online/WI $1,180 $1,200

PVO 703.01 PV Curriculum Development Online Jul 1-29 Online $580 $600

WO 409.01 Math and Code for Small Wind Online Sep 3-Oct 13 Online $300 $320

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Pathfinder Member Green Members

business membersMREA would like to thank our Green, Sustaining, and Pathfinder Business Members for helping us fulfill our mission to promote renewable energy and sustainable living through education and demonstration. Their assistance helps us host The Energy Fair, Wisconsin Solar Tour, SOLAR THERMAL Conference, and hold year-round trainings and courses at an affordable price. Thank you for your support!

A-A Exteriors.com, Inc.Winneconne, WIwww.a-aexteriors.com

American Transmission Co.Madison, WIwww.atcllc.com

Arista PowerRochester, NYwww.aristapower.com

Central Waters Brewing Co.Amherst, WIwww.centralwaters.com

Conserve SchoolLand O Lakes, WIwww.conserveschool.org

Full Spectrum SolarMadison, WIwww.fullspectrumsolar.com

Gimme Shelter Construction Amherst, WIwww.gimmeshelteronline.com

H&H Solar Energy ServicesMadison, WIwww.hhsolarenergy.com

Helios Solar Works Milwaukee, WIwww.heliossolarworks.com

HGA ArchitectsMilwaukee, WIwww.hga.com

Home Power MagazineAshland, ORwww.homepower.com

IngeteamMilwaukee, WIwww.ingeteam.com

North Wind Renewable Energy, LLCStevens Point, WIwww.northwindre.com

Organic ValleyLa Farge, WIwww.organicvalley.coop

Quick Cable Corp.Franksville, WIwww.quickcable.com

Renewableenergyworld.comPeterborough, NHwww.renewableenergyworld.com

REpowerNOW NetworkMadison, WIwww.repowernow.org

Solar America SolutionsMiddlebury, INwww.solaramericasolutions.com

Solar Pro MagazineAshland, ORwww.solarprofessional.com

SolarWorldCamarillo, CAwww.solarworld-usa.com

Stiebel EltronWest Hatfield, MAwww.stiebel-eltron-usa.com

Werner Electric SupplyNeenah, WIwww.wernerelectric.com

Wisconsin Public Service Corp.Green Bay, WIwww.wisconsinpublicservice.com

American Wind Energy AssociationWashington, D.C.www.awea.org

Energy Law WisconsinSun Prairie, WIwww.energylawwisconsin.com

North Star Energy ConsultingWest Allis, WIwww.northstarenergyconsulting.com

Prairie Solar Power & LightSteuben, WIwww.kickapoogreen.org

Sand Creek Consultants, Inc.Amherst, WIwww.sandcreeksolar.com

Caleffi SolarMilwaukee, WIwww.caleffisolar.us

Sustaining Members

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Personal Student/Senior Individual FamilyBASIC $30 $50 $70

EMPOWERED $80 $100

LIFETIME $500 $750

MREA/ASES Basic Professional $79 $129

As a member of the MREA, you’ll receive numerous benefits to help you engage in a sustainable lifestyle and stay up to date on industry standards. We offer our members free primer courses explaining the basics of renewable energy and why it works, as well as discounts on in-depth hands-on trainings for those interested in taking the next step.

join the mreaRise up and make a difference.

Join the MREA today! To sign up, call 715-592-6595 or visit www.midwestrenew.org.

*The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. Visit www.ases.org to learn more. More membership rates available.

Personal Membership BenefitsBASIC • Admission to The Energy Fair ($35 value)• Discounted admission to Solar Powering Your

Community Confernece (10% off)• Discounted admission to SOLAR THERMAL (20% off)• Monthly electronic newsletter, eReNews• Semiannual newsletter, ReNews • Free enrollment in MREA Primer courses• Discount on additional MREA courses

($20 off each course)• 10% off MREA Marketplace• Window decal/bumper sticker • Voting privileges at board elections

EMPOWERED • Basic Benefits, plus• 1-year subscription to BackHome, Home Power, Mother

Earth News, or Natural Home (up to $25 value)• MREA organic cotton t-shirt made in USA, available at

The Energy Fair ($15 value)

LIFETIME • Basic Benefits, plus• Lifetime admission to The Energy Fair and pre-Fair

Networking Dinner ($45 value each year)• Special MREA glass tumbler ($15 value)• Lifetime Member Certificate for framing• MREA t-shirt for first year, available at The Energy Fair

($15 value)

MREA/ASES • MREA Basic Benefits, plus• American Solar Energy Society membership

($39/$89 value)• 1-year subscription to Solar Today• ASES conference discount (Professional level members

only, $100 discount)

For more information, including information on business memberships and other ways to give, visit www.midwestrenew.org/supportus.

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enrollment, cancellations, and scholarshipsEnrollmentMREA courses are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited.

To register, call the office at 715-592-6595 or register online at www.midwestrenew.org/workshops. Full course tuition is due upon registration.

CancellationsTo cancel a course you have registered for, email [email protected] or call the office at 715-592-6595. The following fees apply:

• Cancellation two weeks or more prior to the course: The registrant forfeits a processing fee of $25.

• Cancellation less than two weeks prior to a course: The registrant forfeits 50% of the tuition. Remaining tuition will be reimbursed to the course registrant.

• Failure to show up to the course: The registrant forfeits all of the tuition.

TransfersIf you are unable to attend your scheduled course and would like to transfer to an available section, you can do so by emailing [email protected] or calling 715-592-6595. However, transfers will be treated as cancellations and will incur the same fee forfeiture.

Scholarships and DiscountsAt the MREA, we work hard to provide our participants with high-quality educational experiences at an affordable cost. To help make these courses more accessible, we offer the following discounts and scholarships:

Member DiscountIndividual members of the MREA receive a discounted member price on all of our courses. (Individual or Family memberships only. Business memberships do not apply to course discounts.) Members also receive free MREA Primer courses. This is a great opportunity to learn about renewable energy. To become a member, contact Gina at 715-592-6595 or sign up online at www.midwestrenew.org/join.

ScholarshipsMREA is occasionally able to offer scholarships through partner organizations. For an up-to-date listing of scholarship opportunities, check out our website at www.midwestrenew.org/scholarship.

Workforce Investment Board FundingCurrently, MREA’s site assessment training for solar electric, solar thermal, and small wind are eligible for Workforce Investment Board funding in Wisconsin.

The Workforce Investment Act hosts Wisconsin’s Statewide List of Eligible Training Programs and Providers at this website: www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/ita/presentation/SearchBy.aspx.

Individuals need to check with a state coordinator or caseworker through their local Wisconsin Job Center to determine how to apply for these funds in their region. To find a Wisconsin Job Center near you, visit: www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/directory/.

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enrollment, cancellations, and scholarships The Midwest Renewable Energy Association

offers introductory to advanced courses. They are organized similar to college-level courses and are designed to ensure that course participants have adequate background in the basics before advancing to more technical courses.

Here’s what you can expect at the different levels:

• 000- and some 100-level courses are online primer courses that provide introductory information on renewable energy and sustainable living topics. (Free to members!)

• 100-level courses provide an overview of the basics of technologies and applications.

• 200-level courses cover specifics of techniques and components – lecture and hands-on training.

• 300-level courses include both lecture and a hands-on installation of a system at a training facility.

• 400-level courses are advanced technical courses designed for people with prior experience and skill and often involve a system installation or advanced lab.

• 500-level courses are the most advanced level hands-on installations. Participants direct the course of the installation in the presence of a certified installer.

• 600-level courses are customized trainings offered for specific audiences.

• 700-level courses are for instructors looking to teach about renewable energy technologies. These trainings are designed for people with previous installation and teaching experience.

progression of knowledge

Participants put together an evacuated tube collector, 2012Photo credit: Clay Sterling

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Courses at the MREA are based on industry approved task analysis (when available) and are designed to satisfy the knowledge and skill competencies for professional certification. The MREA provides training aligned to the following professional credentials:

MREA Site Assessment CertificateThe MREA Site Assessment Certificate provides a framework for the workforce and skills training needed by the growing body of professionals engaging consumers in the development of solar energy systems for their home and business. Site assessors evaluate the energy consumption of a household or business, as well as the solar or wind resource at the location. They help clients understand system options and their benefits. They work with clients to recommend the site and size of the solar or wind systems. Site assessors also estimate system production and identify the cost, incentives, and financing options available.

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MREA awarded nation-wide accreditation The MREA became one of the first organizations nationwide to earn accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. (IREC) pilot accreditation program for education programs within the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. The ANSI-IREC accreditation program evaluated MREA’s Site Assessment Programs in Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal against requirements for equipment, curriculum, facilities, administration, and personnel set from in the IREC Standard 14732:2012. Accreditation under the ANSI-IREC program demonstrates to participants, policymakers, funders, and employers that these programs have demonstrated meeting all requirements in the Standard and have market value.

For more information about MREA’s Site Assessment Certificate Program, contact Nicole Rice ([email protected]) or visit www.mreacsa.org.

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Why pursue a Site Assessment Certificate?The MREA Site Assessment Certificate is an entry-level credential. All certificate holders have completed the required MREA training, have had their practice assessments approved by a technology mentor, and have passed the site assessment exam.

The site assessment certificate is a valuable credential that:

• establishes an entry-level competency that is valuable to employers in the renewable energy field

• serves as an add-on certificate to other principal skills or credentials in the green jobs industry, including: system design, installation, sales, finance, research, and policy

• is a benchmark in the training and experience required for NABCEP PV Technical Sales certification

How to get startedThe first step to earning a MREA Site Assessment Certificate is for course participants to enroll in the introductory-level courses of the technology for which they desire a certificate (solar photovoltaics, solar domestic hot water, or small wind energy). From there, participants may take the 201-level site assessment course for the same technology.

Once participants have completed their course requirements, they will assess two sites and provide practice site assessment reports to their technology mentor, who will review their assessments and approve them once they are deemed satisfactory.

Once the practice reports are approved, participants are eligible to take the site assessment exam after paying the exam fee of $50. Should they pass the exam, individuals can upload their business information to the Certificate Holder Directory, and then receive the MREA Site Assessment Certificate for the technology for which they were trained and access the site assessment resource portal.

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NABCEP Entry Level ExamThe NABCEP Entry Level Program is designed for those individuals wanting to get into the solar field; achievement of the NABCEP Entry Level Exam is a way for candidates to demonstrate that they have achieved a basic knowledge of the fundamental principles of the application, design, installation, and operation of photovoltaic (PV) and solar heating systems.

Upon completion of the courses taught in accordance with the NABCEP Entry Level learning objectives, and prior to taking the NABCEP Entry Level Exam, participants should have demonstrated a basic understanding of the principles outlined in the learning objectives. The learning objectives for the exam are available at www.nabcep.org.

Individuals passing the NABCEP Entry Level Exam should not be confused with NABCEP Certified Installers. Taking the classes and passing the exam does not qualify an individual to install systems.

NABCEP currently has entry-level exam programs in PV and solar heating.

The MREA is a NABCEP Entry Level Exam Provider for PV and has applied to become an exam provider for solar heating.

For a current schedule of Entry Level Exams offered at the MREA, contact Amiee Wetmore at 715-592-6595 ext. 100.

NABCEP PV Technical Sales CertificationThe NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification is a voluntary certification that provides a set of national standards by which professionals with skills and experience can distinguish themselves from their competition. Competency areas include customer qualification, site analysis, conceptual design, financial modeling, performance analysis, and proposal development.

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NABCEP Installer CertificationThe MREA specializes in providing hands-on renewable energy education. The MREA does not certify installers, but rather provides training based on nationally recognized standards for certification. Our courses, when taken in the recommended progression of knowledge, are shown to satsifty the knowledge and skills necessary for professional competency in the solar industry.

The NABCEP PV, Solar Heating, and Small Wind Installer certifications are voluntary certifications that provide a set of national standards by which installers with skills and experience can distinguish themselves from their competition. The certifications are designed to: identify installers as professionals, instilling consumer confidence in their work; validate extra resources spent on training and gaining experience; allow for installer mobility as the market moves from state to state; allow installers to distinguish their skills and experience in the field.

For more information about any other certifications through NABCEP, visit www.nabcep.org.

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The MREA – An ISPQ Accredited Training ProgramThe Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) uses the Institute of Sustainable Power Quality (ISPQ) international framework to assess content, quality, and resources across a range of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and weatherization training programs. The MREA has achieved this accreditation for many of its courses and instructors, a credential that shows that rigorous standards have been met.

The MREA maintains the following accreditations through ISPQ:

• Accredited Training Program for Photovoltaics• Accredited Training Program for Solar Thermal• Continuing Education Provider for Intro to

Wind Energy Systems and Wind Site Assessor Training

In addition to our accreditation, we have many instructors who have received their instructor certification through ISPQ, and still more working toward their certification. Currently, the following MREA courses are accredited by ISPQ in three renewable energy technologies:

ISPQ Accredited Courses in Photovoltaics

• Basic Photovoltaics• Residential PV Site Assessor• Commercial PV Site Assessor• Intermediate PV• Firefighter Safety and Renewable Energy

Systems• PV Design & Installation Lab• Advanced Lead Installer – Residential PV

Installation ISPQ Accredited Courses in Solar Thermal

• Solar Domestic Hot Water• Residential Solar Hot Water Site Assessor

• Commercial Solar Water Site Assessor• Solar Water Heating Installation Lab• Solar Space Heating Systems• Advanced Lead Installer – Residential Solar

Thermal Installation• Solar Thermal Design

ISPQ Accredited Continuing Education in Wind

• Intro to Wind Energy Systems• Wind Site Assessor Training

Currently certified in photovoltaic technology are:

• Craig Buttke, North Wind Renewable Energy• Cris Folk, Madison College• Mike Joyce, Full Spectrum Solar• Chris LaForge, Great Northern Sun (Affiliated

Master Trainer)• Kurt Nelson, SOLutions• Jack O’Donohue• Matthew Parks, Pieper Power• Clay Sterling, Midwest Renewable Energy

Association• Ed Zinthefer, Arch Electric (Affiliated Master

Trainer)

Currently certified in solar thermal technology are:

• Andy DeRocher, Sustainable Engineering Group

• Mark Morgan, Bearpaw Design & Construction

Currently certified in small wind technology is:

• Clay Sterling, Midwest Renewable Energy Association

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Becoming a Recognized Training ProviderThroughout 2013, the MREA will be partnering with educational institutions to launch the MREA Site Assessment Certificate Program in seven states throughout the Midwest. This program will help institutions align their training to the certificate standard, and offer the market-valued certificate to their students.

The program will provide training to instructors and supportive services to help align instruction to the certificate standard.

In 2013, subsidies will be available to organizations pursuing the PV Site Assessment Certificate through the Midwest Solar Training Network: www.midwestsolartraining.org.

For more information about becoming a Recognized Training Provider and questions about the Site Assessment Certificate Program, please contact [email protected] or 715-592-6595.

Midwest Solar Training Network

The Midwest Solar Training Network (MSTN) is entering its 3rd year with a lot of wind in our sails. With continued support from the U.S. Dept. of Energy SunShot Program, the MREA has developed partnerships with training programs in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. These partnerships allow instructors from across the Midwest to access professional development, curriculum resources, and networks to help them develop and improve their solar training programs. To date, we have created solar program development plans and training agreements with 29 organizations and delivered 16 instructor trainings, serving more than 250 participants. We have expanded our instructor trainings, including online offerings and a training pathway for instructors to deliver the MREA Site Assessment Certificate Program training to their students. You can read more about our instructor trainings on pages 44-46.

With additional support from the National Science Foundation through a grant received by Kankakee Community College, the MREA is working to expand partnerships in an innovative solar market development program. Over the next three years, we will be working with seven community colleges in the Midwest to develop community outreach programs, student service learning experiences, and industry partnerships to help establish career pathways and expand solar installation opportunities.

To find out more about MSTN, visit www.midwestsolartraining.org.

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The MREA courses recognized for continuing education by state licensing authorities and trade organizations can be found here. As courses are approved, the updated lists can be found at www.midwestrenew.org/ceus.

Many employers and professional organizations recognize the listed CEUs as documentation of continued professional growth. CEUs are offered at no additional cost to course participants. We provide transcripts upon request.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you hold a credential or license that requires a CEU and you would like to take a MREA course to meet that requirement. MREA staff will do our best to submit the required paperwork and fees to help make our courses even more professionally valuable to course participants.

Credentialing Organizations:Institute of Sustainable Power Quality (ISPQ)The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) uses the Institute of Sustainable Power Quality (ISPQ) international framework to assess content, quality, and resources across a range of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and weatherization training programs. The MREA has achieved this accreditation for many of its courses and instructors, a credential that shows that rigorous standards have been met. More information, and a list of accredited courses can be found on page 22.

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP®)MREA’s ISPQ accredited courses are approved for NABCEP continuing education credits (CEC). View their website for more information on NABCEP recertification at www.nabcep.org/continuing-ed-recertification. Listed here are the MREA courses that can be used for continuing education credits for NABCEP Installer Certification in renewable energy technologies:

Continuing Education Credits for NABCEP PV Installer Certification

• PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics – 8.0

• PV 201 Residential PV Site Assessor – 8.0

• PV 205 Intermediate Photovoltaics – 16.0

• PV 210 Firefighter Safety and Renewable Energy Systems – 6.0

• PV 301 PV Design and Installation Lab – 32.0

• PV 305 PV System Design – 7.0

• PV 401 Advanced Residential PV Installation – 40.0

• PV 403 PV and the NEC – 16.0

• PV 404 Grounding and Bonding – 8.0

• PV 405 Advancements in PV – 7.0

• PV 406 Code Primer for Officials and Installers – 7.0

• PV 407 Battery-Based PV Systems – 7.0

• PV 408 Case Study in Commercial Design – 8.0

• PV 410 PV Conceptual Design for Solar EV Charging – 16.0

• PV 501 Lead Installer Training – PV – 40.0

Continuing Education Credits for NABCEP Solar Heating Installer Certification

• ST 101 Solar Domestic Hot Water – 8.0

• ST 201 Residential Solar Water Site Assessor – 8.0

• ST 301 Solar Hot Water Installation Lab – 21.0

• ST 401 Advanced Solar Thermal Installation – 32.0

• ST 409 Solar Space Heating Systems – 8.0

• ST 410 Solar Thermal System Conceptual Design – 7.0

• ST 501 Advanced Solar Thermal Installation – 32.0

Classroom Training Hours toward NABCEP Small Wind Installer

• W 101 Introduction to Wind Systems – 8.0

• W 201 Small Wind Site Assessor Training – 32.0

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The American Institute of Architects (AIA)Health, Safety, Welfare and Sustainable Development Learning Units

• G 101 Introduction to Renewable Energy – 3.5

• GB 102 Sustainable and Natural Building – Materials and Methods – 6.5

• GB 103 Intro to Straw Bale Construction – 6.5

• PV 101 and PVO 101 Basic PV – 6.5

• PV 103 Electrical Load Analysis – 4.0

• PV 201 PV Site Assessor Training – 6.5

• SA 215 Water Pumping with Solar and Wind – 6.5

• ST 101 Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems – 6.5

• ST 105 Solar Air Heat Introduction – 6.5

• ST 403 High-Mass Sand Beds and Other Seasonal Solar Thermal Storage – 6.5

• ST 410 Solar Thermal System Conceptual Design – 13.0

• W 101 Intro to Wind – 6.5

Building Performance Institute (BPI)Continuing Education Units

• PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics – 3.75

• PV 201 PV Site Assessor Training – 3.75

North American Technician Excellence Credits (NATE)Core: Installer and Service Credits


• STO 101 Solar Domestic Hot Water Online – 8.0



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

Wisconsin Department of CommerceSelect MREA courses are recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce as continuing education for licensed professionals: All numbers refer to number of credit hours.Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification

• PV 101 Basic PV – 8.0

• PV 201 Residential PV Site Assessor – 8.0


• ST 201 Solar Water Site Assessor Training – 12.0

• W 101 Intro to Wind – 8.0

• W 201 Wind Site Assessor – 12.0

WI Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification

• PV 101 Basic PV – 7.5

• PV 301 Design and Installation Lab – 32.0

• PV 310 Inspecting Solar Electric Systems – 3.0

• PV 401 Residential PV Installation – 40.0





• PV-W 310 Inspecting Solar and Wind Electric Systems – 6.0

• W 409 Math and Code for Small Wind – 16.0

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• W 306 Wind Turbine Design and Construction (Homebrew Wind) – 24.0


WI Journeyman and Master Electrician Certification

• PV 101 Basic PV – 7.5

• PV 205 Intermediate PV – 14.0











WI Industrial Journeyman Electrician License




WI Residential Journeyman and Master Electrician LIcense





WI UDC – Electrical Inspector Certification

• PV 101 Basic PV – 7.5










WI Journeyman and Master Plumber License

• ST 301 Solar Water Heating Installation Lab – 18.0

WI Journeyman and Master Plumber – Restricted Appliance License


WI Journeyman and Master Plumber – Restricted Service License


WI UDC – Plumbing Inspector Certification


• ST 201 Residential Solar Water Site Assessor– 12.0


WI UDC – HVAC Inspector Certification


• ST 201 Residential Solar Water Site Assessor – 8.0


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Iowa Department of Public HealthSelect MREA courses are recognized by the Iowa Department of Public Health as continuing education for licensed professionals:

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HVAC License



• ST 410 Solar Thermal Design Considerations – 4.5

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• ST 410 Solar Thermal Design Considerations – 4.5

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Select MREA courses may be recognized by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry as continuing education for licensed professionals: Check the course you wish to take to see if it is approved for credit hours.

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CERET CoursesThrough a partnership with Madison College, participants can receive experiential credits for select MREA courses through the Consortium for Education in Renewable Energy Technology (CERET) program. For more information about the CERET program, call 608-246-6812.

Participants seeking credit are still responsible for any prerequisites that may be necessary for credit courses.

The following courses are available for credit:

Solar Thermal: • ST 101 Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems• ST 201 Solar Water Site Assessor Training• ST 401 Advanced Solar Thermal Installation

Photovoltaics:• PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics• PV 201 Residential PV Site Assessor• PV 205 Intermediate Photovoltaics• PV 301 PV Design and Installation Lab• PV 401 Advanced Photovoltaic Installation

Wind:• W 201 Wind Site Assessor Training• W 401 Wind System Repair and Maintenance

Additional courses may be available for credit. Some advanced courses are offered under elective categories. For an updated listing, please visit the CERET program website at www.ceret.us.

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Most members are familiar with MREA delivering high-quality training in the Upper Midwest-Wisconsin and the fringes of surrounding states. What members probably don’t know is that for the past four years, MREA has been hired to deliver its programs to places far and wide in the lower 48 states. Clients include: The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee; Milwaukee Community Service Corps; State of Indiana; Heartland Community College in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois; Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Nebraska, University West Virginia – Parkersburg; Werner Electric Supply in Wisconsin and Minnesota; and Van Meter Electric Supply in Iowa.

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Business training requests have continued at a steady growth as renewable energy becomes more competitive with traditional electrical power generation. MREA will again be offering customized training to businesses, organizations, and community colleges that want to get their foot in the door and begin training their entire staff on renewable energy technologies so they can add renewable energy to their slate of services.

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For more information on how MREA can provide training for your business or institution, check out our website www.midwestrenew.org/customizedtraining.

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Primer Courses See pages 34-36 for more details.

AT 105 Introduction to BiofuelsG 050 Primer on Steps to Manage a Successful Renewable Energy ProjectG 055 Primer on Connecting to the GridG 060 Primer on Electrical Load AnalysisG 101 Introduction to Renewable EnergyG 102 Being a Smart Solar Energy System ConsumerG 103 Electrical Load AnalysisGB 050 Primer on Renewable Energy and Building DesignGB 055 Primer on Solar Safe RoofsGB 102 Sustainable and Natural Building – Materials and MethodsGB 103 Introduction to Straw Bale ConstructionGB 105 Introduction to Cordwood ConstructionPV 050 Primer on Solar ElectricityPV 055 Primer on Common Mistakes in PV System DesignPV 104 Working with ElectricitySA 050 Primer on Renewable Energy Options for a FarmSL 140 The Self-Sustaining Lifestyle Series (in various topics)ST 050 Primer on Solar Water HeatingST 105 Solar Air Heat IntroductionW 050 Primer on Wind ElectricityW 055 Primer on Selecting a Wind Turbine

Green Building Courses See pages 37 for more details.

GB 301 Straw Bale ConstructionGB 305 Site-Based Installation (in various topics)

Photovoltaic Courses See pages 38-46 for more details.

PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics

PVO 101 Basic Photovoltaics OnlinePV 201 Residential PV Site AssessorPVO 201 Residential PV Site Assessor OnlinePV 205 Intermediate PhotovoltaicsPV 207 PV System Commissioning and DecommissioningPVO 209 Solar Electric Vehicle Charging for Home and BusinessPV 210 Firefighter Safety and Renewable Energy SystemsPV 211 PV System InspectionPV 301 Photovoltaic Design and Installation LabPVO 303 PV Conceptual Design OnlinePV 305 PV System DesignPV 310 Inspecting Solar Electric SystemsPV-W 310 Inspecting Solar and Wind Electric SystemsPV 401 Advanced Photovoltaic InstallationPV 403 PV and the NECPV 404 Grounding and BondingPVO 405 Advancements in PVPV 406 Code Primer for Officials and InstallersPV 407 Battery-Based PV SystemsPV 408 Case Study in Commercial PV DesignPV 409 PV MathPV 410 PV Conceptual Design for Solar EV ChargingPV-STO 411 PV and Solar Thermal Structural Considerations OnlinePV 501 Lead Installer Training – Residential PVPV 502 NABCEP Test PrepPVO 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor InstitutePV 702 Model PV Training Program InstitutePVO 703 PV Curriculum Development Online

Our 2013 course offering is listed below. To view the 2013 schedule of courses, please visit our website, which is updated on a daily basis at www.midwestrenew.org/workshops. If you do not have Internet access and would like for us to print and mail a copy of the course schedule to you, please call 715-592-6595.

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PVO 705 Site Assessment Instruction OnlinePV 710 PV Training Lab DesignPV 711 PV Training Lab Design and InstallationPV 715 Advanced Topics in PV Training (in various topics)

Small Wind Courses See pages 47-48 for more details.

W 101 Introduction to Wind SystemsWO 101 Introduction to Wind Systems OnlineWO 201 Small Wind Site Assessor Training OnlineW 307 Introduction to Tower Climbing and SafetyPV-W Inspecting Solar and Wind Electric SystemsW 401 Wind System Repair and MaintenanceWO 409 Math and Code for Small Wind Online

Solar Thermal Courses See pages 49-53 for more details.

ST 101 Solar Domestic Hot WaterSTO 101 Solar Domestic Hot Water OnlineST 201 Residential Solar Water Site Assessor TrainingSTO 201 Residential Solar Water Site Assessor Training OnlineST 301 Solar Hot Water Installation LabST 401 Advanced Solar Thermal InstallationST 403 High-Mass Sand Beds and Other Seasonal Solar Thermal StorageST 406 Solar Water Systems Commissioning and TestingST 407 Solar Water Systems DecommissioningSTO 409 Solar Space Heating Systems OnlineSTO 410 Solar Thermal System Conceptual Design OnlinePV-STO 411 PV and Solar Thermal Structural Considerations OnlineST 501 Solar Thermal Advanced Lead InstallationST 701 Solar Thermal Technology Instructor InstituteSTO 705 Site Assessment Instruction

Renewable Energy and Sustainable Agriculture Courses See pages 54 for more details.

SAO 110 Understanding Stray Voltage OnlineSA 205 Biodiesel Production on the FarmSAO 210 Whole Farm Renewable Energy Design OnlineSA 215 Water Pumping with Solar and WindSA 230 Solar Aquaponic SystemsSA 235 Small Scale Biodigesters

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AT 105 Introduction to BiofuelsCourse Description:

This primer will provide information about the basics of biofuels, including ethanol, B100, and used cooking oil, among others. Participants will learn about oilseed production and how they can use biofuels to fuel vehicles, generators, and everything in between.

Price: Member: Free Non-Member: $20

G 050 Primer on Steps to Manage a Successful Renewable Energy Project

Course Description:

In this primer, participants will learn about the steps needed to ensure a successful renewable energy project. Participants will receive a step-by-step guide to renewable energy project management.


G 055 Primer on Connecting to the GridCourse Description:

In this primer, participants will learn about connecting a renewable energy system to the grid. Participants will learn about grid interactive systems, how to use the grid as a “back-up” system, and connection requirements.


G 060 Primer on Electrical Load AnalysisCourse Description: Participants in this one-day course will learn the basics of performing an electrical load analysis and how to reduce energy usage through energy efficiency measures. This course will cover how to determine energy needs with a load profile, choose appliances to meet certain needs, determine which loads are appropriate for electricity and which are appropriate for other sources, and how reduced energy consumption can recoup money for an eventual renewable energy system.


G 101 Introduction to Renewable EnergyCourse Description: In this half-day course, participants will receive a broad overview of what renewable energy is, how it works, and what it can do for you. Topics will include passive solar design, solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, and wind electric systems.Price: Member: Free Non-Member: $20

G 102 Being a Smart Solar Electric System ConsumerCourse Description: In this primer, participants will learn to decipher what they are shopping for. The course will discuss common financing, net metering, and monitoring strategies to help participants choose wisely.Price: Member: Free Non-Member: $20

G 103 Electrical Load AnalysisCourse Description: Participants in this primer will learn the basics of performing an electrical load analysis and how to reduce energy usage through energy efficiency measures. This primer will cover how to determine the energy needs with a load profile, choose appliances to meet certain needs, determine which loads are appropriate for electricity and which are appropriate for other sources, and how reduced energy consumption can recoup money for an eventual renewable energy system.Price: Member: Free Non-Member: $20

GB 050 Primer on Renewable Energy and Building DesignCourse Description:

In this primer, participants will learn the implications of solar and wind energy systems on building design including: building orientation, building integrated technologies, structural considerations, utilities, and aesthetics.


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GB 055 Primer on Solar Safe RoofsCourse Description:

This primer will provide an overview of the main considerations that should be addressed when installing solar electric and solar thermal arrays on residential and commercial roofs.


GB 102 Sustainable and Natural Building – Materials and MethodsCourse Description: In this course, participants will learn about different types and styles of alternative construction and sustainable building techniques. Topics will include foundations, local material, wall systems, stick framing, post and beam, timber frame, steel and living roofs. Materials covered will include wood, clay, sand, stone, straw bale, straw-clay, cob, cordwood, earth bag, rammed earth, and rammed tire.Price: Member: Free Non-Member $20

GB 103 Introduction to Straw Bale ConstructionCourse Description:This course will provide participants the A through Z of building with straw bales: from creating foundations to putting on a roof. Topics will include different ways to work with straw, as well as discuss the different types of plasters. Participants will also learn how to keep fire, mold, mildew, and rodents away.Price: Member: Free Non-Member: $20

GB 105 Introduction to Cordwood ConstructionCourse Description: In this course, the main focus will be using cordwood construction to build a house or cabin using code-approved techniques. Participants will learn the timelines for wood prep, site prep, foundation options, and wall types as well as mortar mixes, insulation options, and wood treatment. Price: Member: Free Non-Member: $20

PV 050 Primer on Solar ElectricityCourse Description:

This primer will introduce the concept of solar electricity also known as photovoltaics (PV). Participants will learn the basic definition of PV, how PV systems work, and how PV systems can add to the value of any home or business.


PV 104 Working with ElectricityCourse Description: This course provides participants with an overview of the fundamental skills and concepts to help prospective PV installers develop competent and safe work practices when dealing with photovoltaic systems. This course will help provide an overview of electrical theory, Ohm’s Law and power formulas, and series circuits/parallel circuit configurations. Participants will become familiar with common electrical tools and learn how to safely and accurately measure electricity in a circuit. This course is highly recommended for non-electricians interested in PV system installation.


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SA 050 Primer on Renewable Energy Options for a Farm

Course Description:

In this primer, participants will learn the different options for renewable energy integration on a farm. The primer will present the need and importance for renewable energy, the types of systems that are available, and strategic planning for integration of renewable energy on a farm.


SL 140 The Self-Sustaining Lifestyle Series (in various topics)Course Description:

This course will be dedicated to endowing participants with the knowledge and skills to lead them toward a more sustainable lifestyle. Topics will vary and may include: canning, home energy efficiency, bike maintenance and commuting, seed saving, herbal ointments and tinctures, food dehydration, backyard chickens, and tool maintenance.


ST 050 Primer on Solar Water HeatingCourse Description:

In this primer, participants will be introduced to the concept of solar water heating. Participants will learn the basic definition of solar water heating, how solar water heating systems work, and how solar water systems can add to the value of any home or business.


ST 105 Solar Air Heat IntroductionCourse Description:

In this primer, participants will learn the basics of solar air heating. Participants will learn how solar air panels work, describe and identify components, define the solar window, and estimate system production.


W 050 Primer on Wind ElectricityCourse Description:

This primer will introduce the concept of wind electricity. Participants will learn basic definition of wind electricity, how small wind electric systems work, and how wind systems can add to the value of any home or business.


W 055 Primer on Selecting a Wind TurbineCourse Description:

This primer will overview the physics, practicality, and performance of horizontal axis, roof-top, and vertical axis wind turbines.


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GB 301 Straw Bale ConstructionCourse Description: In this course, participants will learn about the history of straw bale construction and other sustainable practices, and get the ins and outs of straw bale construction. Participants will do hands-on work with straw stacking, stitching, and plastering.Prerequisites:

GB 103 Introduction to Straw Bale Construction

Price: Member: TBD Non-Member: TBD

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GB 305 Site-Based Installation (in various topics)Course Description: Throughout the year, MREA instructors are involved in a variety of construction projects suitable for hands-on learning. These projects include straw bale walls, cordwood walls, living roofs, earthen floors, etc. Installation workshops run from 2-5 days and involve approximately 25% lecture and 75% hands-on work. Over the years, these installations have proven to be an excellent opportunity to gain experience and identify the building materials and methods right for participants.

Check the MREA website, www.midwestrenew.org/workshops, for the topics, dates, and locations of this year’s site-based installation workshops.Prerequisites:

GB 102 Sustainable and Natural Building – Materials and Methods and TBD by course topic


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PV 101 Basic PhotovoltaicsCourse Description: This one-day course uses a combination of lecture and classroom activities to teach the basics of solar electric systems. Participants will learn how photovoltaic (PV) systems work, diagram the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of system types, define the solar window, make energy efficiency recommendations, estimate system loads, and understand the basics of PV site assessment.

Prerequisites: NoneContinuing Education Units:8.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer Certification6.5 LUs for AIA – HSW/SD8.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers7.5 CHs for WI Commercial Electrical Inspectors7.5 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Electricians 7.5 CHs for WI UDC-Electrical Inspectors


PVO 101 Basic Photovoltaics OnlineCourse Description: This six-week online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach the basics of solar electric systems. Participants will learn how photovoltaic (PV) systems work, diagram the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of system types, define the solar window, make energy efficiency recommendations, estimate system loads, and understand the basics of PV site assessment.

Prerequisites: None

Continuing Education Units:8.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer Certification6.5 LUs for AIA – HSW/SD8.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers7.5 CHs for WI Commercial Electrical Inspectors7.5 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Electricians7.5 CHs for WI UDC-Electrical Inspectors


PV 201 Residential PV Site AssessorCourse Description: Participants in this one-day course will learn how to perform a PV site assessment for a residential property. The course will cover site assessment tools, load analysis, efficiency recommendations, array placement options, basic system sizing, cost estimates, and evaluating existing infrastructure. Participants will access online tools for solar resource analysis, PV system performance calculators, and incentives.

To receive the MREA PV Site Assessor Certificate, participants will need to complete this course, two practice site assessments, pass the written test, and pay a $50 exam fee.

Prerequisites:PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics and basic computer skillsContinuing Education Units:8.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer Certification8.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contractor QualifiersPrice: Member: $250 Non-Member: $270

PVO 201 Residential PV Site Assessor OnlineCourse Description: This six-week online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach how to perform a PV site assessment for a residential property. The course will cover site assessment tools, load analysis, efficiency recommendations, array placement options, basic system sizing, cost estimates, and evaluating existing infrastructure. Participants will access online tools for solar resource analysis, PV system performance calculators, and incentives.

To receive the MREA PV Site Assessor Certificate, participants will need to complete this course, two practice site assessments, pass the written test, and pay a $50 exam fee.

Prerequisites:PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics and basic computer skillsContinuing Education Units:8.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer Certification8.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contractor QualifiersPrice: Member: $250 Non-Member: $270

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PV 205 Intermediate PhotovoltaicsCourse Description: This two-day course uses lecture and hands-on classroom activities to teach the basic principles of PV system design and installation. Participants will learn system sizing, system layout, battery connections, safety, and basic installation techniques. Participants will size, connect, and test a small stand-alone system and a utility interactive system. This class is recommended for participants working toward NABCEP Certification or planning on attending MREA advanced classes.

Prerequisites:PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics and PV 104 Working with Electricity or equivalent experienceContinuing Education Units:16.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer Certification14.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master ElectriciansPrice: Member: $380 Non-Member: $400

PV 207 PV System Commissioning and DecommissioningCourse Description: In this one-day course, participants will learn about PV system commissioning and decommissioning, including, safe start up procedures, coordination with utility and inspection officials, system monitoring and maintenance, performance assessment, troubleshooting, and proper documentation. This course will help to define and build the skills required to ensure a professional installation that meets the needs of the customer, the utility, and installation standards enforced by local authorities.

Prerequisites:PV 205 Intermediate PV or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentPrice: Member: $180 Non-Member: $200

PVO 209 Solar Electric Vehicle Charging for Home and BusinessCourse Description: This online course is designed for home and business owners looking to power electric vehicles with photovoltaic (PV) systems. With an overview of available products, participants will learn to analyze options, discuss trends in the market, estimate costs, and model the finances of electric vehicle and solar electric systems.

Prerequisites:PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor InstitutePrice: Member: $180 Non-Member: $200

PV 210 Firefighter Safety and Renewable Energy SystemsCourse Description: In the past, only firefighters in remote or rural areas ever expected to see renewable energy systems during emergency responses. Today, the proliferation of utility interactive photovoltaic systems in urban, suburban, and interface areas means that all firefighters and their commanders will encounter these systems eventually. Participants in this course will learn suggested response guidelines for firefighter safety with renewable energy systems, National Electrical Code implications for both PV installers and firefighters, and discuss scenarios to increase awareness of procedures critical to safety.

Prerequisites:PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or firefighterContinuing Education Units:6.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer CertificationPrice: Member: $230 Non-Member: $250

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PV 211 PV System InspectionCourse Description: A formal inspection of a photovoltaic system ensures that the PV system installation conforms to professional, legal, and regional electrical and mechanical standards. In this course, participants will become familiar with applicable standards that ensure that system mounting and attachments, electrical calculations, grounding, labeling, and documentation meet existing codes.

Prerequisites:PV 205 Intermediate Photovoltaics or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or Electrical InspectorPrice: Member: $230 Non-Member: $250

PV 301 Photovoltaic Design and Installation LabCourse Description: This four-day course offers participants an advanced level of lecture and hands-on learning that will prepare them for field installations and other advanced courses. Participants will learn how to correctly design, size, and select PV system components and identify and interpret National Electric Code (NEC) articles that pertain to the installations. While working on a training roof, participants will learn safety procedures, system design and layout, component selection and specification, electrical and mechanical integration techniques, and troubleshooting.

Prerequisites:PV 205 Intermediate Photovoltaics or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentContinuing Education Units:32.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer Certification32.0 CHs for WI Commercial Electrical Inspectors32.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Electricians32.0 CHs for WI UDC – Electrical InspectorsPrice: Member: $700 Non-Member: $720

PVO 303 PV Conceptual Design OnlineCourse Description: This online course will guide participants through the design process for a utility interactive residential or small commercial PV system. Participants will become familiar with the procedures, tools, and resources used to select equipment, determine equipment location, plan system layout, perform string sizing, determine breaker size, and site the array. Participants will apply their knowledge by solving design challenges in three PV system case studies.

Prerequisites:PV 201 PV Site Assessor and PV 205 Intermediate PV or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentPrice: Member: $230 Non-Member: $250

PV 305 PV System DesignCourse Description: This one-day course provides an advanced level of lecture that prepares the participants for designing photovoltaic (PV) systems. In-depth discussion topics include product specification, product integration, system design capabilities and limitations, major system design issues, common mistakes, and solutions.

Prerequisites:PV 205 Intermediate PV or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentContinuing Education Units:7.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer CertificationPrice: Member: $230 Non-Member: $250


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PV 310 Inspecting Solar Electric SystemsCourse Description: This three-hour course will include a review of NEC Articles 690 and 705. The course will also cover equipment listing and labeling requirements, code compliant calculations and system labeling requirements. This course is intended to inform Electrical Installers and Inspectors of code compliance requirements for solar electric systems.

Prerequisites:Must be an electrical inspector or PV installer.Continuing Education Units:3.0 CHs for WI Beginner Electrician Registration3.0 CHs for WI Commercial Electrical Inspectors3.0 CHs for WI UDC-Electrical Inspectors3.0 CHs for WI Industrial Journeyman Electricians3.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Electricians3.0 CHs for WI Residential Journeyman and Master ElectriciansPrice: Member: $55 Non-Member: $75

PV-W 310 Inspecting Solar and Wind Electric SystemsCourse Description: This six-hour course will include a review of NEC Articles 690 and 705. The course will also cover equipment listing and labeling requirements, code compliant calculations and system labeling requirements. This course is intended to inform Electrical Installers and Inspectors of code compliance requirements for renewable electric systems.

Prerequisites:Must be an electrical inspector or renewable installer.Continuing Education Units:6.0 CHs for WI Beginner Electrician Registration6.0 CHs for WI Commercial Electrical Inspectors6.0 CHs for WI UDC-Electrical Inspectors6.0 CHs for WI Industrial Journeyman Electricians6.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Electricians6.0 CHs for WI Residential Journeyman and Master ElectriciansPrice: Member: $110 Non-Member: $130

PV 401 Advanced Photovoltaic InstallationCourse Description: This installation course offers participants an advanced level of lecture and hands-on learning as they install a permanent residential or commercial utility interactive PV system from the ground up. Participants will learn sizing, component selection, system layout, NEC calculations and requirements, and real world installation techniques.

Prerequisites:PV 301 Design and Installation Lab or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentContinuing Education Units:40.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer Certification40.0 CHs for WI Commercial Electrical Inspectors40.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Electricians40.0 CHs for WI UDC-Electrical InspectorsPrice: Member: TBD Non-Member: TBD

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PV 403 PV and the NECCourse Description: This two-day course will cover the NEC requirements necessary for safe and code-compliant PV electrical installation. Topics include: the layout, building blocks and navigation of NEC, and code compliant calculations for conductor ampacity, overcurrent protection, conduit fill, box fill, and voltage drops. The course will conclude with a utility interactive PV case study in which students will calculate all the necessary components.


PV 404 Grounding and BondingCourse Description: This one-day course will identify the general requirements of NEC Article 250 – Grounding and Bonding of electrical systems, including terminology and specific requirements for PV systems.


PVO 405 Advancements in PVCourse Description: This online course is designed to bring participants up-to-date on the newest equipment and techniques used in PV installation. This includes the latest gear (modules, inverters, charge controllers, mounting structures, disconnection means, etc.) and the newest, most efficient, and safest methods for installing PV systems that meet NEC code.

Prerequisites:PV 205 Intermediate PV or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentContinuing Education Units:7.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer Certification7.5 CHs for WI Commercial Electrical Inspectors7.5 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Electricians7.5 CHs for WI UDC-Electrical InspectorsPrice: Member: $230 Non-Member: $250

PV 406 Code Primer for Officials and InstallersCourse Description: This course presents an in-depth analysis of issues for photovoltaic (PV) systems relating to National Electrical Code (NEC) Section 690. Code issues in PV system design and specification will be covered as well as issues concerning product listing requirements, wiring, grounding, and labeling.



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PV 407 Battery-Based PV SystemsCourse Description: PV systems that employ batteries require significant design considerations. Whether using batteries with a bimodal or stand-alone system, battery selection and sizing is challenging. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding the use of batteries for PV applications.


PV 408 Commercial PV DesignCourse Description: This one-day course will guide the participant through the step-by-step process of reading and interpreting blueprints of a 1MW ground-mounted utility interactive photovoltaic (PV) commercial project. Participants will discuss topics including electrical integration, NEC compliance, sizing a PV Source and PV Output circuit conductors and their overcurrent protection, conduit fill, voltage drop calculations, PV module and inverter electrical characteristics, inter-row shading, enclosure and equipment grounding, and mechanical integration.


PV 409 PV MathCourse Description: This course will focus on code compliant calculations required for PV system design. Using a combination of lecture and classroom activities, the course will review all pertinent mathematics, although much of the focus will be directed by participants in order to address their areas of concern. Recommended for understanding the math portions of the NABCEP PV Installer Certification Exam.

Prerequisites:PV 301 PV Design and Installation Lab or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentPrice: Member: $230 Non-Member: $250

PV 410 PV Conceptual Design for Solar EV ChargingCourse Description: This two-day course uses a combination of lecture and classroom activities to teach the fundamentals of electric vehicle (EV) charging, and how to use PV to do it. An overview of the EV industry will cover requirements and policies for utility integration and NEC requirements. Participants will learn how to site an EV charging station, which balance of system components are needed, charging load requirements, and how to install the EV charging station. The course will also cover troubleshooting, post installation support, and maintenance.

Prerequisites:PV 205 Intermediate PV or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentContinuing Education Units: TBDPrice: Member: $430 Non-Member: $450

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PV-STO 411 PV and Solar Thermal Structural Considerations OnlineCourse Description: This six-week online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach the structural considerations involved in solar installations. Participants will learn about local building codes, construction permitting, structural integrity of buildings and roofs, structural integrity of solar systems under various weather conditions, and NEC code considerations.

Prerequisites:PV 205 Intermediate PV or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentPrice: Member: $230 Non-Member: $250

PV 501 Lead Installer Training – Residential PVCourse Description: This 6-12 day course allows each participant to be the lead installer on one system (of multiple to be installed) – which can be used to meet Focus on Energy and/or North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) systems installation experience requirements. The lead installer will review the site assessment and system performance analysis. As crew leader, each participant will direct system siting, design, installation, and commissioning activities with emphasis on safety and documentation. Each participant will work as a crewmember on the remaining systems.

Prerequisites:PV 301 PV Design and Installation Lab or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentContinuing Education Units:40.0 CECs for NABCEP PV Installer Certification 40.0 CHs for WI Commercial Electrical Inspectors40.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Electricians40.0 CHs for WI UDC – Electrical InspectorsPrice: Member: TBD Non-Member: TBD

PV 502 NABCEP Test PrepCourse Description: This two-day intensive class will present participants with knowledge and tools to prepare them to take the NABCEP PV Installer Certification exam. Participants will work through content related to the NABCEP task analysis to give a clear understanding of the knowledge and competencies required in the exam. Preference will be given first to applicants who are registered for the next NABCEP PV Installer Certification exam and then to those who have fulfilled the complete list of requirements to sit for the exam.

Prerequisites:PV 301 PV Design and Installation Lab or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentContinuing Education Units: TBDPrice: Member: $300 Non-Member: $320

PVO 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor InstituteThis online/hands-on hybrid course is designed for instructors who will be offering photovoltaic technical training at their organization.

Participants will advance through lecture, hands-on installation, and design work that covers the MREA course content for PV 101 (Basic Photovoltaics), PV 205 (Intermediate Photovoltaics), and PV 301 (PV Design and Installation Lab).

This is a 40-hour course consisting of eight hours of online lecture materials in advance of four days of hands-on activities working on PV systems in Central Wisconsin.

Prerequisites:Participants must be affiliated with an active solar training program.Price: Member: $1,180 Non-Member: $1,200


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PV 702 Model PV Training Program InstituteCourse Description: This four-day institute is designed for instructors with experience teaching photovoltaics in a lecture and hands-on environment. This course is designed to bring together leaders in PV training from across the Midwest to share best practices and sustainable program models. Participants will share and review curriculum, develop resources for use in their classrooms, work on training lab designs, form strategies to build partnerships, and identify approaches for getting onsite experience for their students.

Prerequisites:PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentPrice: Member: $1,180 Non-Member: $1,200

PVO 703 PV Curriculum Development OnlineCourse Description: This online course is designed for instructors looking to design and improve training programs for photovoltaic (PV) design, installation, and sales technicians. The instruction and resources in this course are designed for instructors looking to integrate PV content into their curriculum or design a program of study for PV Design and Installation or PV Technical Sales professionals. The course includes best practices for curriculum development, solar content integration, student hands-on experience, and career placement services. The course will share case studies of successful programs throughout the US and strategies for training program accreditation and professional certification for students. Participants in this course will gain access to curriculum resources including presentations, videos, manuals, and quizzes.

This is a 16-hour, online course with 8 instructor contact hours and 8 hours instructor-guided, self-paced work. The course includes five, scheduled 90-minute online presentations with live discussion.

Prerequisite:PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor InstitutePrice: Member: $580 Non-Member: $600

PVO 705 Photovoltaics Site Assessment Instruction Online Course Description:This online course is a requirement for instructors interested in teaching MREA’s accredited Photovoltaics Site Assessment Certificate program (ANSI-IREC 14732:2012) at their institution. Participants are paired with a technology subject expert as they learn to apply the tech mentoring tools to practice site assessment reports. This course covers instructional materials and tech mentoring strategies as well as procedures for the MREA’s Photovoltaics Site Assessment Certificate. This is a 16-hour, online course with 8 instructor contact hours and 8 hours instructor-guided, self-paced work.

To become a Recognized Training Provider and offer MREA’s PV Site Assessment Certificate Program at their institution, instructors are required to hold a current MREA PV Site Assessment Certificate, sign a Letter of Agreement, and pay a $300 fee. Recognized Training Provider status is valid for three years.

Prerequisites:PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics, PV 201 PV Site Assessor Training, and one approved tech mentored PV site assessment report.Price: Member: $580 Non-Member: $600

PV 710 PV Training Lab DesignCourse Description: This one-day course is designed for instructors looking to design and build training labs for use in their photovoltaic training program. Participants will review training lab designs found at institutions throughout the Midwest, discuss best practices for training lab design, construction, and use.

Prerequisites:PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentPrice: Member: $280 Non-Member: $300

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PV 711 PV Training Lab Design and InstallationCourse Description: This three-day hands-on installation workshop is designed for instructors looking to design and build training labs for use in their solar training program. Participants will review training lab designs found at institutions throughout the Midwest, discuss best practices for training lab design, construction, and use, and work with the MREA to install a PV system on a mock training roof for use in a Midwest school’s solar training program.

Prerequisites:PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentPrice: Member: $1,180 Non-Member: $1,200

photovoltaic course descriptionsPV 715 Advanced Topics in PV TrainingCourse Description: These Advanced Topics in PV Training courses are designed for instructors who want to develop advanced PV content that their educational institutions can offer to students. Topics will vary to meet requests and needs.

Prerequisites:PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or equivalentCourses that Qualify:• PV 207 PV System Commissioning and

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• PVO 209 Solar Electric Vehicle Charging for Home and Business

• PV 210 Firefighter Safety and Renewable Energy Systems

• PV 211 PV System Inspection

• PVO 303 PV Conceptual Design Online

• PV 305 PV System Design

• PV 401 Advanced Photovoltaic Installation

• PV 403 PV and the NEC

• PV 404 Grounding and Bonding

• PVO 405 Advancements in PV

• PV 406 Code Primer for Officials and Installers

• PV 407 Battery-Based PV Systems

• PV 408 Commercial PV Design

• PV 409 PV Math

• PV 410 PV Conceptual Design for Solar EV Charging

• PV-STO 411 PV and Solar Thermal Structural Considerations Online

• PV 501 Lead Installer Training - Residential PV

• PV 502 NABCEP Test Prep

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W 101 Introduction to Wind SystemsCourse Description:

This one-day course uses a combination of lecture and classroom activities to teach the basics of wind electric systems. Participants will learn how to define wind energy and how residential wind energy systems work. This course will provide a basis for making informed decisions about the design, sizing, and siting of wind energy systems.

Prerequisites: None

Continuing education units:

8.0 classroom training hours toward NABCEP Small Wind Installer Certification6.5 LUs for AIA – HSW/SD8.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers


WO 101 Introduction to Wind Systems OnlineCourse Description:

This six-week online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach the basics of wind electric systems. Participants will learn how to define wind energy and how residential wind energy systems work. This course will provide a basis for making informed decisions about the design, sizing, and siting of wind energy systems.

Prerequisites: None


8.0 classroom training hours toward NABCEP Small Wind Installer Certification6.5 LUs for AIA – HSW/SD8.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers


WO 201 Small Wind Site Assessor TrainingCourse Description:

Participants in this online/hands-on hybrid course will learn how to perform a site assessment for a small wind system. The course will cover how to evaluate a site’s wind energy potential, determine wind speeds at proposed heights, make a load profile for a client’s energy needs, determine appropriate tower heights, and estimate kWh output for a system based upon wind resources.

To receive a MREA Wind Site Assessor Certificate you will need to perform two practice site assessments, pass a written test, and pay a $50 exam fee.

Prerequisites:

W 101 Introductions to Wind Systems


32.0 classroom training hours toward NABCEP Small Wind Installer Certification12.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers


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W 307 Introduction to Tower Climbing and SafetyCourse Description:

This one-day course will focus on the fundamentals of tower climbing and safety. Participants will be educated in climbing mechanics, hazard assessment, fall protection, basic knot tying, and more. The course will conclude with a climb on a tower practicing the safety procedures and knowledge learned in class.

Prerequisites: None


PV-W 310 Inspecting Solar and Wind Electric SystemsCourse Description: This three-hour course will include a review of NEC Articles 690 and 705. The course will also cover equipment listing and labeling requirements, code compliant calculations and system labeling requirements. This course is intended to inform Electrical Installers and Inspectors of code compliance requirements for renewable electric systems.

Prerequisites:Must be an electrical inspector or renewable installer.Continuing Education Units:6.0 CHs for WI Beginner Electrician Registration6.0 CHs for WI Commercial Electrical Inspectors6.0 CHs for WI UDC-Electrical Inspectors6.0 CHs for WI Industrial Journeyman Electricians6.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Electricians6.0 CHs for WI Residential Journeyman and Master ElectriciansPrice: Member: $110 Non-Member: $130

W 401 Wind System Repair and MaintenanceCourse Description:

Participants in this two-day course will perform repairs and annual maintenance on a selection of area wind turbines and systems. This is a working course with optional tower climbing. Machines from 1 kW to 20 kW may be covered, including work on freestanding, guyed lattice, and tilt-up towers.

Prerequisites:

W 101 Introduction to Wind Systems and W 307 Tower Climbing Safety


WO 409 Math and Code for Small Wind OnlineCourse Description:

Participants in this course will learn to effectively reference and use the National Electrical Code (NEC) with regard to the installation of small wind energy systems, and to properly size conductors, overcurrent protection, and associated equipment for grid interactive and battery-based systems. Many of the calculations and processes in this course align with the Job Task Analysis for the NABCEP Small Wind Installer Certification.

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W 101 Introduction to Wind Systems


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ST 101 Solar Domestic Hot WaterCourse Description:


Prerequisites: None

Continuing Education Units:

8.0 CECs for NABCEP Solar Heating Installer Certification6.5 LUs for AIA – HSW/SD7.0 CHs for IA Plumbing License8.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contract Qualifiers8.0 CHs for WI UDC – HVAC Inspectors4.0 CHs for WI UDC – Plumbing Inspectors7.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Plumbers7.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Plumber – Restricted Appliances


STO 101 Solar Domestic Hot Water OnlineCourse Description:

This six-week online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach the basics of solar thermal systems with an emphasis on northern climate systems. Participants will learn how solar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems work, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of each system type, define the solar window, make hot water efficiency recommendations, and estimate system loads.

Prerequisites: None


8.0 CECs for NABCEP Solar Heating Installer Certification6.5 LUs for AIA – HSW/SD7.0 CHs for IA Plumbing License8.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contract Qualifiers8.0 CHs for WI UDC – HVAC Inspectors4.0 CHs for WI UDC – Plumbing Inspectors7.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Plumbers7.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Plumber – Restricted Appliances


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ST 201 Residential Solar Water Site Assessor TrainingCourse Description:

Participants in this one-day course will learn how to perform a solar water heating site assessment for a home. The course will cover how to define a site’s solar window, interpret solar radiation and temperature data, size a system, identify system components, and determine the best location for collectors.

To receive a MREA Residential Solar Thermal Site Assessor Certificate, participants will need to complete this course, two practice site assessments, pass the written test, and pay a $50 exam fee.

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8.0 CECs for NABCEP Solar Heating Installer Certification5.0 CHs for IA Plumbing License1.0 CHs for IA HVAC License1.0 CHs for IA Hydronics License12.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers8.0 CHs for WI UDC-HVAC Inspectors12.0 CHs for WI UDC-Plumbing Inspectors


STO 201 Residential Solar Water Site Assessor Training OnlineCourse Description:

This six-week online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach how to perform a solar water heating site assessment for a home. The course will cover how to define a site’s solar window, interpret solar radiation and temperature data, size a system, identify system components, and determine the best location for collectors.

To receive a MREA Residential Solar Thermal Assessor Certificate, participants will need to complete this course, two practice site assessments, pass the written test, and pay a $50 exam fee.

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8.0 CECs for NABCEP Solar Heating Installer Certification5.0 CHs for IA Plumbing License1.0 CHs for IA HVAC License1.0 CHs for IA Hydronics License12.0 CHs for WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers8.0 CHs for WI UDC-HVAC Inspectors12.0 CHs for WI UDC-Plumbing InspectorsPrice: Member: $250 Non-Member: $270


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ST 301 Solar Hot Water Installation LabCourse Description:

In this three-day course, participants will learn the basics of how to properly install two solar domestic hot water heating systems suitable for northern climates. Participants will work as a group to install both a drainback and pressurized closed-loop system on a training roof.

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Continuing Education Units

24.0 CECs for NABCEP Solar Heating Installer Certification14.0 CHs for IA Plumbing License4.0 CHs for IA Hydronics License18.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Plumbers18.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Plumber-Restricted Appliances18.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Plumber-Restricted Services, 6.0 CHs for WI UDC-HVAC Inspectors18.0 CHs for WI UDC-Plumbing Inspectors


ST 401 Advanced Solar Thermal InstallationCourse Description:

In this on-site installation course, participants will be involved in various steps in the installation of a solar hot water system, including mounting collectors, plumbing and insulating copper pipe, and installing a storage tank, heat exchanger, circulation pump, and other components.

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32.0 CECs for NABCEP Solar Heating Installer Certification14.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Plumbers14.0 CHs for WI Journeyman and Master Plumber – Restricted Appliances14.0 CHs for WI UDC – Plumbing Inspectors


ST 403 High-Mass Sand Beds and Other Seasonal Solar Thermal StorageCourse Description:

In this one-day course, participants will discuss in-depth different solar thermal storage options. Presentation and discussion will teach techniques on how to store summer heat during winter months and topics including storage types, methods, storage system sizing, and installation strategies.

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ST 201 Solar Water Site Assessor or ST 301 Solar Hot Water Installation Lab or ST 701 Solar Thermal Technology Instructor Institute or equivalent


ST 406 Solar Water Systems Commissioning and TestingCourse Description:

In this one-day course, participants will learn about solar water system commissioning and testing, including verification, pressure testing, monitoring, documentation, maintenance, performance assessment, and troubleshooting. This course will help to define and build the skills required to ensure a professional installation that meets the needs of the customer and installation standards enforced by local authorities. Toward the end of the course, participants will take part in the commissioning and testing of a solar domestic hot water system.

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ST 407 Solar Water Systems DecommissioningCourse Description:

In this one-day course, participants will learn about solar water system decommissioning. Whether you are asked to decommission an existing solar water system, to replace an existing system’s parts, or have a seasonal system that needs to be decommissioned each winter season, this course will help you learn how to decommission a system safely. Toward the end of the course, participants will take part in the decommissioning of a seasonal solar domestic hot water system.

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STO 409 Solar Space Heating SystemsCourse Description:

In this online course, participants will learn the basics of liquid-based solar thermal space heating systems with emphasis on northern climate installations. Presentations and discussion will cover system types, heat storage methods and strategies, heat exchange methods, boiler and furnace integration, high mass systems, system sizing and large and split array collector mounting strategies.

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ST 201 Solar Water Site Assessor or ST 301 Solar Hot Water Installation Lab or ST 701 Solar Thermal Technology Instructor Institute or equivalent


8.0 CECs for NABCEP Solar Heating Installer Certification3.5 CHs for IA HVAC License3.5 CHs for IA Hydronics License


STO 410 Solar Thermal System Conceptual Design OnlineCourse Description:

This online course explores system design considerations, including collector sizing and configuration, pipe sizing, component sizing, solar fluid volume estimation, heat storage, heat delivery, code considerations, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Participants will apply design elements while working through five case study systems, including space heating, commercial, and process heat applications.

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7.0 CECs for NABCEP Solar Heating Installer Certification4.5 CHs for IA HVAC License


PV-ST0 411 PV and Solar Thermal Structural Considerations OnlineCourse Description:

This six-week online course uses a series of online presentations, webinars, topic resources, assignments, and quizzes to teach the structural considerations involved in solar installations. Participants will learn about local building codes, construction permitting, structural integrity of buildings and roofs, structural integrity of solar systems under various weather conditions, and NEC code considerations.

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PV 301 PV Design and Installation Lab or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or ST 301 Solar Hot Water Installation Lab or ST 701 Solar Thermal Technology Instructor Institute or equivalent



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ST 501 Solar Thermal Advanced Lead InstallationCourse Description:

This 3-12 day course allows each participant to be the lead installer on one system – which can be used to meet NABCEP systems installation experience requirements. The lead installer will review the site assessment and ensure safety and system performance as they lead system siting, installation, testing, and activation.

Prerequisites:

ST 301 Solar Hot Water Installation Lab or ST 401 Advanced Solar Hot Water Installation or ST 701 Solar Thermal Technology Instructor Institute or equivalent


32.0 CECs for NABCEP Solar Heating Installer Certification


ST 701 Solar Thermal Technology Instructor InstituteCourse Description:

This five-day solar thermal technology intensive is designed for instructors looking to gain experience with solar thermal systems. Participants will advance through lecture, site evaluation, hands-on installation, and design work that covers the MREA course content for ST 101, ST 201, ST 301, and ST 410.

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Participants must be affiliated with an active solar training program in the Midwest.

Price: Member: $1,180 Non-Member: $1,200

STO 705 Solar Thermal Assessment InstructionCourse Description:

This online course is a requirement for instructors interested in teaching MREA’s accredited Solar Thermal Site Assessment Certificate program (ANSI-IREC 14732:2012) at their institution. Participants are paired with a technology subject expert as they learn to apply the tech mentoring tools to practice site assessments reports. This course covers instructional materials and tech mentoring strategies as well as procedures for the MREA’s Solar Thermal Site Assessment Certificate. This is a 16-hour, online course with 8 instructor contact hours and 8 hours instructor-guided, self-paced work.

To become a Recognized Training Provider and offer MREA’s Solar Thermal Site Assessment Certificate Program at their institution, instructors are required to hold a current MREA Solar Thermal Site Assessment Certificate, sign a Letter of Agreement, and pay a $300 fee. Recognized Training Provider status is valid for three years.

Prerequisites:ST 101 Solar Domestic Hot Water, ST 201 Solar Water Site Assessor Training, and one approved tech mentored solar thermal site assessment report.

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sustainable agriculture course descriptionsSAO 110 Understanding Stray VoltageCourse Description:

This online course is intended to help the participant understand, define, and explain “stray voltage” as it pertains to farm wiring and renewable energy systems. Although used widely and often incorrectly, there is a USDA definition of stray voltage, and many states have adopted rules, limits, and mitigation policies surrounding the subject. Participants will learn basic electrical properties and terms, and apply that to grid electricity and distributed generation on the farm.

Prerequisites: None


SA 205 Biodiesel Production on the FarmCourse Description:

This course provides hands-on training for making fuel from locally produced resources for use in diesel engines, fuel oil burners, and generators. The course will include demonstrations of oilseed cleaning and pressing and biodiesel production methods using two different processors. Topics covered include SVO and conversion kits, economics of on-farm fuel production, regulatory considerations, safety, fuel quality, and usage. Participants will make their own small batch of biodiesel and perform basic quality tests.

Prerequisites: None


SAO 210 Whole Farm Renewable Energy DesignCourse Description:

In this online course, participants will gain a perspective of how to design their farm in a sustainable manner that utilizes renewable energy solutions. Participants will learn the intricacies of farm layout to make the most out of renewable energy sources.

Prerequisites: None


SA 215 Water Pumping with Solar and WindCourse Description:

In this one-day course, participants will learn the various types of solar and wind water-pumping systems. Participants will learn to determine the preferred application for each system. This course will also cover the technical side including: pump types, solar and wind electrical inputs, and energy storage. The course will describe how the variables of water volume and pumping height determine the capacity and energy demands for moving water.

Prerequisites: None


SA 230 Solar Aquaponic SystemsCourse Description:

In this one-day course, participants will gain a general understanding of how solar thermal systems can be utilized in aquaponic systems. Participants will learn what aquaponic systems are, how they can benefit from the solar thermal systems, and identify limitations and requirements involved in a solar aquaponic system.

Prerequisites: None


SA 235 Small Scale BiodigestersCourse Description:

In this one-day course, participants will overview the process of anaerobic digestion and review proven technologies, applications, feedstocks, and digestate end uses. The course outlines realistic energy and financial expectations for digesters and looks at case studies that detail the experiences of farms using small-scale digesters.

Prerequisites: None

Price: Member: $90 Non-Member $110

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Accommodations are not included in your course tuition, so please make your own arrangements. Below you’ll find information on ground, air, and rail services to help you plan your trip and lodging.

The MREA currently has two offices in Wisconsin. Our headquarters, the Custer office, is nestled in the central Wisconsin countryside, seven miles east of Stevens Point. This is the site for The Energy Fair, which draws 20,000 attendees each year. The Milwaukee office was opened in 2009 and is located in the shared office space of the Milwaukee Environmental Consortium near downtown Milwaukee.

Custer:TravelOur Custer office is seven miles east of Stevens Point. Most people who attend our courses will find accommodation and transportation in Stevens Point since Custer is quite rural.

For the most up-to-date travel information, including taxi services, air transportation, and railway transportation, see our Vist page at www.midwestrenew.org/visit.

AccommodationsFor a complete listing of accommodations in the Custer area, including hotels and motels, bed and breakfasts, and area camping, see our Visit page at www.midwestrenew.org/visit.

Camping at the Custer OfficeThe Custer location has low-cost camping available to all course participants. We have a total of 20 rustic tent sites nestled east of the Institute in a wooded area.

Camping features include:• Woodchip path leading to indoor showers

and toilets available to course participants 24 hours a day, located on the north side of the North Education Building

• Access to course kitchen located on the north side of the Main REI Building during office hours (roughly 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

• Access to permaculture courtyard • Picnic table at each site • Wireless internet access for an additional $5

Campsites are first-come, first-served and cost $15/night. RV spaces are also available in the field in front of the MREA for $15/night.

Food and EventsFor a complete listing of local restaurants and events in the area, visit the Stevens Point Area Visitors Burea website at www.stevenspointarea.com.

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Milwaukee:TravelSince our second office is located in Milwaukee, a lot of our off-site courses are offered in this lovely city.

For the most up-to-date travel information, including transportation groups, buses, shuttles, taxi services, amtrak, car rentals, and air transportation, visit Visit Milwaukee at www.visitmilwaukee.org/visitors/transportation.

AccommodationsFor a complete listing of accommodations in the Milwaukee area, including hotels and motels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, area camping, residence halls, and resorts, visit Visit Milwaukee at www.visitmilwaukee.org/visitors/where-to-stay.

FoodFor a complete listing of dining locations in the Milwaukee area, visit Visit Milwaukee at www.visitmilwaukee.org/visitors/dining-nightlife..

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Full Spectrum Solar is a locally owned, environmen-tally conscious company focused on providing our customers the best solar energy installations possible since 2002.

Owned and operated by UW-Madison mechanical engineering graduates, brothers Mark and Burke O’Neal, our staff includes engineers, NABCEP cer-tified installers and Wisconsin-licensed electricians and plumbers.

1240 East Washington • Madison, WI 53703(608) 284-9495 • www.fullspectrumsolar.com

Includes everything except 4” pipe & panels

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The Energy FairBy: Ellie Jackson, MREA Events Coordinator

Declare your independence this June 21-23, 2013 at The 24th Annual Energy Fair! The Midwest Renewable Energy Association will host The Energy Fair at the MREA headquarters in Custer, Wisconsin. Reserve your campsites, exhibitor booths, and workshop sessions all online, and mark June 21-23, 2013 on your calendars today!

The Energy Fair is the largest and longest-running energy and sustainable living education event in the nation. Each year we host amazing and knowledgeable workshop presenters, as well as informational exhibitors to connect you with top of the line renewable energy and sustainable living information and products. How can you get involved with The Fair? Learn. Act. Connect.

Learn:The Energy Fair features over 200 sustainable living workshops throughout the event. To view the 2012 workshop offerings, please visit our website.

The MREA is currently soliciting workshop proposals for The 2012 Energy Fair. If you have a project you’d like to present on, please submit a workshop proposal at www.midwestrenew.org/fairworkshops.

Act:Exhibitors: Don’t miss your opportunity to shop around at 275 sustainable living vendors, as well as learn from some of the best educational and non-profit organizations in the world.

Exhibitor spaces are available now! For more information on exhibiting, please visit www.midwestrenew.org/fairexhibitors, or contact Ellie Jackson at 715-592-6595 and [email protected].

Volunteer: The Energy Fair is only as great as the people that make it happen, and we need YOU! Become an Energy Fair Volunteer and spend

two hours a day volunteering, and we’ll get you into The Energy Fair for free that day. Want to be Hardcore? Become a Hardcore Volunteer by volunteering 12 hours for the week leading up to or during The Energy Fair, and get a free weekend pass into The Energy Fair, as well as a Hardcore Volunteer t-shirt.

Membership: The Energy Fair is a great time to become an MREA Member! Join as a member and you’ll get into The Energy Fair for FREE! You’ll also get discounts on awesome Energy Fair t-shirts, coffee mugs, and other MREA merchandise. Visit www.midwestrenew.org.

Connect:From our delicious Networking Dinner, to our hands-on Green Home Pavilion demonstrations, there are many ways to plug into The Energy Fair. • Alternative Transportation• Back to the Land Live Auction• Donor Dinner• Educator’s Tent• Green Home Pavilion• Networking Dinner• Rainbow’s End• Sustainable Tables• Young Adult Workshops

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Solar Powering Your CommunityBy: Nick Korth, Market Development Coordinator

The MREA, as part of the Grow Solar Wisconsin team, was tasked to organize an initiative to educate communities in the state about solar energy. Through this, the MREA organized a conference called The Solar Powering Your Community Conference (SPYC Conference).

The mission of the conference was to help overcome barriers to widespread adoption of solar energy technologies, and to be a resource to assist these local governments and stakeholders in designing and implementing a strategic local solar plan. The conference attracted not only many of the solar industry stakeholders in the state, but political leaders, over 50 state authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ’s), and many other utility and municipal representatives.

Elizabeth Hittman, MREA’s Milwaukee Director and the organizer of the conference had this to say of the daylong event:

“We would like to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who attended, presented, sponsored, or exhibited at this new conference. Nearly 200 attendees learned from our knowledeable presenters, who included: James Tong of Clean Power Finance, Joseph F. Wiedman from Keys, Fox & Wiedman, Chris Taylor, Wisconsin State Representative from the 48th Assembly District, and Bradley Klein from the Environmental Law and Policy Center.

We are sincerely thrilled with the valuable information that our presenters shared. Now, almost 200 people have the tools and resources they need to assist them in designing and implementing a strategic solar plan in their communities.”

The Grow Solar Wisconsin program and the SPYC Conference were made possible by a U.S. Department of Energy grant through the SunShot Initiative Rooftop Solar Challenge.

Solar Powering Your Community ConferencesPhoto Credit: Nick Korth

Power PackBy: Nick Korth, Market Development Coordinator

The MREA is spearheading an innovative solar program called the Power Pack. The Power Pack is a purchasing program supporting local economic growth through small businesses and manufacturing, all while helping to drive down the cost of solar for consumers.

The Power Pack launched to an extremely successful trial run in Milwaukee. After forming strategic partnerships with Ingeteam and Helios

Solar Works, the MREA along with Milwaukee Shines, a partner of the Grow Solar Wisconsin team, educated consumers at Outpost Natural Food locations in the Milwaukee area. These “Power Hour” educational seminars informed homeowners of how solar systems worked, what incentives are available and how they could get a system of their own.

The Milwaukee Power Pack led to six direct installations at more than thirty percent cost savings over installed solar systems in the Milwaukee area last year! The MREA will continue to expand the reach of the Power Pack, and continue to educate consumers about solar energy and its benefits. The Grow Solar Wisconsin program and the Milwaukee Power Pack were made possible by a U.S. Department of Energy grant through the SunShot Initiative Rooftop Solar Challenge.

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Jim Northey and Sonia Goltz, Course ParticipantsQ. You recently installed a system at your home. Tell us a little about that.

A. We bought our property in the UP about 12 years ago. The folks we bought it from had a very small photovoltaic system that used four 12 volt deep cell batteries. The system was not operational. We really didn’t require power on the rare occasions we used the property, but our plan was always to move to the property full time.

Starting in 2010 we started a major renovation of the main log cabin, which had been built in 1975. We wanted to reduce our consumption and gain some independence from utilities and fossil fuels. Fortunately for us, our local utility provider was able to provide significant incentives for us to move off the grid; the cost estimate to connect to the grid was about $35,000.00. This gave us an incredible budgetary number to work with in providing our own off-grid system.

The original goal was to build an off-grid system for between $25,000.00 to $30,000.00. We ended up designing a 4kW photovoltaic system with a propane generator backup.

The entire renovation was focused on reducing energy requirements. Our designer was Dave Bach from Houghton, who is committed to efficient design. We wanted to minimize the need for supplemental fuel, in our case propane, by building a battery bank that could support our daily energy requirements for 3 to 5 days.

One particular lighting design we are particularly proud of is four recessed lighting fixtures on the main level of the cabin equipped with 3 watt LED mini-flood lights that is switched from any of the entries to the cabin and the second floor. This gives us full first floor lighting for 12 watts! Dave Bach’s excellent open design and the choice of polymer foam insulation has greatly reduced heating requirements.

We have the benefit of having friends, Terry and Peg McNinch of Houghton, who have lived off-grid using a photovoltaic system for more than 20 years. Terry’s knowledge and their experience were incredibly important in educating us and setting our expectations for off-grid living.

Partial installation of balance of systemsPhoto credit: Jim Northey

Q. What are your future goals for your home?

A. Well, we are now independent of the most incredible machine built by mankind - the U.S. electrical grid. However, we are dependent on propane. We need to work on finding ways to reduce our consumption of this fuel.

We live in the UP of Michigan, actually well into Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. This means that there are stretches of cloud cover that lasts for days, sometimes weeks. Long term we are considering bringing in 2 to 4 kW of wind capacity. Given the size of the battery storage in place, the favorable wind patterns on the lake, it might be possible to be truly independent of fossil fuel. We would love to be able to tell folks when they see our state of the art 8.5kVA propane generator that it never runs.

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mrea alumni featureDustin and Jill Denkins, owners of SuburbSolar and Waterfront Solar of Manistique, Michigan, whom we met through MREA, have a solar thermal green house at their off-grid home. This is definitely one of our next projects to try and achieve a low energy consumption approach for year round growth of vegetables and greens.

Lastly, we are about 20 minutes away from our jobs in Houghton. We would like to be able to move to a plug-in hybrid or electrical vehicle and use solar to generate the majority of the electrical for these vehicles.

Q. How did the MREA and the courses they provided help you obtain your current system and influence your future goals?

A. Well, I have to say we finally started participating in the MREA about a year and a half ago. The overall experience has been incredible.

We first took the “Working with Electricity” course to provide a basic understanding of electrical systems, especially from a safety perspective. The course, taught by Julie Brazeau, was an excellent introduction. I then took the Basic Photovoltaic course.

We attended the MREA Energy Fair for the first time this year. We can’t begin to tell you the amount of education and information we gained from attending The Energy Fair. At one of the sessions a gentleman attending the session, who turned out to be an engineer, spoke up about his analysis of electrical requirements. After the session he shared with me his detailed load analysis worksheet. I used this as a model for our own estimation.

Like other folks probably, the Kill-A-Watt meter became a bit of a video game equivalent. “Wonder how much energy that consumes?” Amazing how many misconceptions on energy consumption can be corrected by a very small simple to use power meter.

I ended up taking the Solar Site Assessor course, taught by Clay Sterling. What a great way to formally do your own site assessment while taking the class.

There is a saying that “life rewards action.” I chose to attend the course on September 10th in Custer, Wisconsin, even though I had to depart for a business trip to Nigeria on the Eleventh. Attending the course was a gentleman from the UP, Dustin Denkins. Turns out Dustin was a student of ours at Michigan Tech. Dustin and his wife Jill are committed to renewable energy and low consumption living. The bonus to attending the course, in addition to the learning, was we found our solar installer.

4 kW pole-mounted PV arraysPhoto credit: Jim Northey

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The Midwest Renewable Energy Association offers a variety of resources to help you learn more about renewable energy and sustainable living. Listed below are a few of the books we sell that are specific to the courses we offer. Please note that member prices qualify only for those with Personal Membership Levels. For a complete listing of Marketplace items, please visit our website.

To order:• Visit the Marketplace online at www.midwestrenew.org• Call 715-592-6595 ext. 100

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BOOKSHomebrew Wind PowerBy Dan Bartmann and Dan FinkPrice: $39.95Member Price: $35.96

A step-by-step, illustrated guide on how to build a wind generator in a home workshop. Even if you don’t plan on building your own turbine, this book is packed with valuable information for anyone considering wind energy.

Mike Holt’s Illustrated Guide to Understanding NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Based on the 2011 NECBy Mike HoltPrice: $46.00Member Price: $41.40

Mike addresses possible conflicts or confusing NEC requirements, tips on proper electrical installations, and warnings of dangers related to improper electrical installations. He can’t eliminate confusing, conflicting, or controversial Code requirements, but he can put them into sharper focus to help you understand their intended purpose. You’ll also learn how to cross reference the code requirements to understand how they relate to one another

National Electrical Code (NEC) 2011By National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)Price: $85.00Member Price $76.50

Safe, efficient, code-compliant electrical installations are made simple with the latest publication of this widely popular resource. The National Electrical Code is adopted in all 50 states, and is an essential reference for those in—or entering careers in—electrical design, installation, inspection, and safety.

Photovoltaic Systems, Second EditionBy ATP, in partnership with NJATCPrice: $85.00Member Price: $76.50

Photovoltaic Systems is a comprehensive guide to the design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems. The textbook covers the principles of photovoltaics and how to effectively incorporate PV systems into stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems.

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Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating SystemsBy Bob Ramlow and Benjamin NuszPrice: $24.95Member Price: $22.46

Heating water with the sun is almost as old as humankind itself, and it is done all over the world. This book reviews the history of solar water and space heating systems, covering the basics of solar water heating.

EQUIPMENTKill A Watt™Price: $27.00Member Price: $24.30

Kill A Watt™ meters help you to find out what appliances you own are power wasters and decide whether or not those are worth keeping plugged in. Simply plug your appliances into the meter to find out your electrical expenses by the hour, day, week, month, even an entire year! Monitor the quality of your power by displaying Voltage, Line Frequency, and Power Factor.

Solar PathfinderPrice: $275.00Member Price: $247.50

The Solar Pathfinder has been the standard in the solar industry for solar site shade analysis for decades. Its panoramic reflection of the site instantly provides a full year of accurate solar/shade data, making it the instrument of choice. Perfect for PV, solar thermal, and passive solar design. Includes case, stand, sun path diagrams, and marking pen.

Solar Pathfinder Assistant SoftwarePrice: $175.00Member Price: $157.50

The Solar Pathfinder Assistant Software allows you to quickly create accurate, customizable, data-rich reports for customers and all state rebate programs.

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mrea’s site assessor directoryThe following Renewable Energy Site Assessors can help you determine if your home or small business site is appropriate for the installation of a renewable energy system (PV, solar domestic hot water, or small wind). Each listing includes information about the assessor, including their contact information and technologies they are recognized for. Check www.mreacsa.org for updated listings.

The MREA acknowledges that these individuals or businesses have met training and testing standards developed by the MREA. They are not employees or subcontractors of the MREA, and we cannot be held responsible for their actions.

Jeremy Aaron Neighborhood Energy Connection624 Selby Ave.St. Paul, MN 55104651-328-6220, [email protected]://thenec.orgCertification Number: 192Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Solar Domestic Hot Water

Casey T. BaileyFrontier Wind Energy730 Deere Dr.New Richmond, WI 54017612-859-0027caseyb@frontierwindenergy.comwww.frontierwindenergy.com Certification Number: 181Tech: Small Wind

Barb BasajSunSpec3359 S. Pennsylvania Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53207 414-489-0826 [email protected] Number: 59Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Solar Domestic Hot Water

Bill BayerlRivendell Energy515 13th St. SEMenomonie, WI [email protected] Number: 165Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Julie Brazeau1701 Reserve St.Stevens Point, WI 54481715-343-9108 [email protected] Number: 41Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Bill C. Bristoll, PG, LEED APRenewable Energy Solutions Consultants LLC437 S. MainHartford, WI 53027262-854-0180, [email protected] Number: 150Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Michael R. Buckman3365 N Dousman St.Milwaukee, WI 53212414 446-2085 [email protected] Number: 180Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Benjamin BuschkopfDairyland Electric4565 N 128th St.Butler, WI 53007262-783-1550, 262-424-6752benjaminbuschkopf@yahoo.comwww.dairylandelectric.comCertification Number: 152Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Solar Domestic Hot Water

Patrick Carroll Carroll’s Cottage3517 Lindermann Ave.Racine, WI 53405262-664-4167 [email protected]/Energy Certification Number: 164Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Solar Domestic Hot Water, Small Wind

Dan Chiras, PhDSustainable Systems Design, Inc.3208 Pin Oak Rd.Gerald, MO 63037303-674-9688 [email protected] Number: 86Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Dan ChristensenPreferred Electric, LLC5391 Steves Cheese Rd.Denmark, WI 54208920-615-6999 [email protected] Number: 159Tech: Solar Electric Systems

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Jesse DahlRE-Power5385 Twin Lakes Loop 45Aurora, MN [email protected]/Certification Number: 185 Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Roger DixonSkylands Renewable Energy3 Thads Hill Rd.Hampton, NJ 08827908-337-2057 [email protected] www.skylandsre.com Certification Number: 85Tech: Small Wind

Brian Droege5030 Nokomis Ave.Minneapolis, MN 55417612-276-0151, [email protected] Number: 186Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Solar Domestic Hot Water

Jim ErdmanCreative Energy Consulting1317 Meadow Hill Dr.Menomonie, WI 54751715-235-8941 [email protected] Certificate Number: 103Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Small Wind

Brian EvansAssociated Housewrights, LLC1217 Culman St.Madison, WI 53713608-345-7059brian@housewrights.comwww.housewrights.comCertification Number: 93Tech: Solar Domestic Hot Water

Maureen FallerKettle View Renewable Energy, LLCN544 Silver Creek Cascade Rd.Random Lake, WI 53075 920-994-9433, 920-838-1428 [email protected] www.kettleviewre.com Certification Number: 155Tech: Small Wind

Todd Glenn FinkCentury College3300 Century Ave. NoWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-747-4042, [email protected] Certification Number: 187Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Solar Domestic Hot Water

Reed FittonOneota Solar Inspections2236 Oil Well Rd.Decorah, IA [email protected] Number: 193Technology: Solar Electric Systems

Peter Gephart 612-816-3565 [email protected] Certification Number: 188Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Jason C. GideonEnergy Consultants Group, LLC9635 230th Ave.Anamosa, IA 52205319-462-5600, [email protected] Number: 196Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Matthew GiovanelliSolaRain, LLC7133 W. Wells St.Wauwatosa, WI 53213414-774-8952, [email protected] Number: 87Tech: Small Wind

Matthew GladenPrevailing Wind Group1914 Sunnyside Dr.Waukesha, WI 53186262-643-6292 [email protected] Number: 149Tech: Small Wind

Mark GrahamSolar Site Assessors, LLCPO Box 1048Pearl River, NY 10965845-735-4802 Certification Number: 176Tech: Solar Domestic Hot Water

John Gutschenritter414-375-8610, 262-370-9303Certification Number: 157Tech: Solar Domestic Hot Water

Ryan HarkinsThermal Design, Inc.100 Business Park Circle, Suite 201Stoughton, WI 53589608-873-8170, 608-712-7862ryanh@thermaldesign.comwww.thermaldesign.comCertification Number: 175Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Small Wind

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mrea’s site assessor directoryBob HattierAlternative Currents4314 N Hamlin Ave.Chicago, IL 60618773-960-8426 [email protected] Number: 147Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Ben Hommen The Morse Group1390 Gateway Blvd.Beloit, WI 53511608-299-0170, 608-208-9046bhommen@themorsegroup.comwww.themorsegroup.comCertification Number: 179Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Randall Inhoff Unlimited Renewable Energies801 13 St.Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578608-644-0130 [email protected] Number: 158Tech: Small Wind

Alex JarvisSolar Systems of Indiana785 East Sample Rd.Bloomington, IN 47408812-336-2785 [email protected] Certificate Number: 60Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Brad JohnsonN6587 County Rd. CSeymour, WI [email protected] Certification Number: 156Tech: Solar Domestic Hot Water

Bryan KarelGarlock-French Corporation2301 East 25th St.Minneapolis, MN 55406612-722-7129 [email protected] Certification Number: 154Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Josh Jon KaurichH&H Solar Energy Services, Inc.818 Post Rd. Madison, WI 53713608-268-4315, [email protected] Certification Number: 170Tech: Small Wind

Jack Kluempke Array Solar12777 Meadowvale Rd.Elk River, MN 55330763-241-1618, 320-224-0120 [email protected] Number: 189Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Solar Domestic Hot Water

Kevin Kuderer Wehrs Electric, Inc.707 N Mark St.West Salem, WI 54669608-786-1310, [email protected] Number: 161Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Todd J. LazichDodge County Renewable Solutions, LLCN 4041 State Rd. 67Neosho, WI [email protected] Number: 146Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Ray LehmanZone Products and ServicesSt Paul, [email protected] Number: 195Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Mark LydonArtisan Energy, LLC2065 Country Rd. TMarshall, WI 53559608-852-7742mark@artisanenergy.comwww.artisanenergy.comCertification Number: 142Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Tim Marcy63418 Butterworth Rd.Ashland, WI [email protected] Number: 171Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Michelle L. MarleyWindSolarUSA, Inc.111 North Church St.Owaneco, IL [email protected] or [email protected] Certification Number: 183Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Solar Domestic Hot Water

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Brian MarvinKrantz Electric, Inc.2650 N Nine Mound Rd.Verona, WI 53593608-845-9156 [email protected] Number: 162Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Nicholas MatthesMidwest PhotovoltaicsPO Box 070293Milwaukee, WI 53207414-573-8340 [email protected] Number: 143Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Joseph Abbott MaurerNext Step Energy, LLC124 1/2 Graham Ave.Eau Claire, WI 55047715-830-9337, 715-456-7157joe@nextstepenergy.comwww.nextstepenergy.comCertification Number: 166Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Warren B. McKennaFarmers Electric Cooperative – Kalona1959 Yoder Ave. SWKalona, IA 52247319-683-2510, [email protected] Number: 177Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Mark MillerMach 2 SolarN1145 Pines Rd.Fremont, WI 54940920-303-1121 [email protected] Number: 167Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Rick Mortimer Magaw Electric16055 W. Ryerson Rd. PO Box 510337New Berlin, WI 53151 [email protected] Number: 89Tech: Small Wind

Ingrid NahmAppleton Solar, LLC31 Bellevue Pl.Appleton, WI 54913920-470-6393 [email protected] Number: 111Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Patrick NahmAppleton Solar, LLC31 Bellevue Pl.Appleton, WI 54913920-470-6393patrick@appleton-solar.comwww.appleton-solar.comCertification Number: 102Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Kurt NelsonSOLutionsP.O. Box 309Cornucopia, WI 54827715-742-3406, [email protected] Number: 12Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Robert NelsonP.O. Box 264Cloquet, MN 55720218-879-5521, [email protected] Number: 190Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Solar Domestic Hot Water

Jonathan NieuwsmaCS2 Renewable Energy1408 Dempster St.Evanston, IL [email protected] Number: 174Tech: Small Wind

Jason R. NovakSUNY UlsterOne Development Ct.Kingston, NY [email protected] Number: 184Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Benjamin NuszArtha Sustainable Living Center9767 Cty Rd K.Amherst, WI 54406715-281-4771 [email protected] Number: 68Tech: Solar Domestic Hot Water

Zachary D. OlsonZach Olson Solar Assessments520 8th Ave S. Apt. # 12Wisconsin Rapids, WI [email protected] Number: 173Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Ross PadlinFull Spectrum Solar100 S. Baldwin St. Suite 101Madison, WI 53703608-284-9495 [email protected] www.fullspectrumsolar.com Certificate Number: 94Tech: Solar Domestic Hot Water

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mrea’s site assessor directoryDudley ParkinsonWoodWeaver Building220 7th St. EastHastings, MN [email protected] Number: 194Tech: Residential Solar Electric Systems, Solar Domestic Hot Water

Jon PassiSolar AlternativesS6263 N Lyster Ln.Readstown, WI 54652608-632-4446, 608-632-4446 [email protected] Number: 178Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Solar Domestic Hot Water

Thomas R. Piazza, CCMMurray and Trettel, Inc.600 N. 1st Bank Dr.Palatine, IL 60067847-934-8230, 630-899-0032thomas.piazza@weathercommand.comwww.weathercommand.comCertification Number: 182Tech: Small Wind

Jon J. PriggeEcoManity, LLCP.O. Box 285Elkhart Lake, WI 53020920-876-4020, [email protected] Certification Number: 153Tech: Solar Domestic Hot Water

Scott R. RandallApex Solar1025 Minnesota Blvd. SESaint Cloud, MN 56304320-259-4893, [email protected] Number: 191Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Solar Domestic Hot Water

Bethany ReinholtzGDS Associates, Inc.1487 Boyd St.Green Bay, WI 54301608-354-0188, 920-246-8453bethany.reinholtz@gdsassociates.comwww.gdsassociates.comCertification Number: 168Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Alarik (Rik) Rosenlund Midwest Solar Power, LLC405 Bordner Dr.Madison, WI 53705608-354-2063, [email protected] Number: 148Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Lisa SchaalSol Power and UrbanRe Vitalization Group, LLC4249 N 18th St.Milwaukee, WI 53209414-364-5422, [email protected] www.urbanrevitalizationgroupllc.comCertification Number: 49Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Lee SchwartzPiping Plover Home Energy Solutions, LLC3509 Strawberry LoopMiddleton, WI 53562608-826-HOME, 608-698-0120lee@pipingploverenergy.comPipingPloverEnergy.comCertification Number: 144Tech: Solar Domestic Hot Water

Neil SheafferPatriot Energy Assessments12390 Broadgauge Rd.South Vienna, OH [email protected] Certificate Number: 198Tech: Small Wind

Sam SimonettaLean, Clean EnergyN8363 Onota Hill Rd.Deerton, MI 49822906-892-8504 [email protected] Number: 73Tech: Small Wind

Mark SmithMorgan Satellite & Electronics8265 Schroeder Rd.Oconto Falls, WI 54154920-490-1694 [email protected] Certification Number: 172Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Gary K. SorrelleAtech Energy150 Whiteside Dr.Oxford, PA 19363800-785-5420, 610-368-5433gsorrelle@AtechEnergy.comAtechEnergy.comCertification Number: 169Tech: Small Wind

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Michael StapletonDoor County Solar, LLCP.O. Box 401Egg Harbor, WI 54209 [email protected] Certification Number: 160Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Solar Domestic Hot Water

Clay SterlingSterling SolarPO Box 312Amherst, WI [email protected] Number: 197Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Amy TaivalkoskiALT Energy & LED LightingW231 N7458 E. Stoneridge Ct.Sussex, WI [email protected] Number: 54Tech: Solar Electric Systems, Small Wind

Myron Smith TannerSeventh Generation Energy Systems100 South Baldwin, Ste. 308Madison, WI 53703608-333-7001, 608-516-5682tanner@seventhgenergy.orgwww.seventhgenergy.orgCertification Number: 151Tech: Small Wind

Greg Walthers gridLIFT, LLC1300 W Belmont Ave. #221Chicago, IL 60657312-622-5773gwalthers@gmail.comwww.gridlift.comCertification Number: 145Tech: Solar Domestic Hot Water

Mark Warnick Full Spectrum Solar100 South Baldwin St, Suite 109Madison, WI 53703608-284-9495markw@fullspectrumsolar.comwww.fullspectrumsolar.com Certificate Number: 7 Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Laura WestWest Winds Renewable Resources, LLC2611 Post Rd.Plover, WI [email protected] Number: 95Tech: Small Wind

Terry W. WhiteA New Day519 Catlin Ave.Superior, WI 54880715-394-7328, [email protected] Number: 42Tech: Solar Electric Systems

Edward C. ZintheferArch ElectricW4499 Sumac Rd.Plymouth, WI 53073920-893-8388 [email protected] Number: 45Tech: Solar Electric Systems

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