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MREA Solar Speakeasy at Bernard's Country Inn

March 9, 2013 from 8pm to 11:45pm
Now see here, The MREA wants to tip our hats, and how!, to all of our volunteers and supporters by holding The Solar Speakeasy.Play cards & dice. Try your luck at the Fedora toss. Pose with a flapper in the photo booth. Dance the Charleston until Midnight. Suggested donation at the door, and at the activities.Music by-DJ Ndoe-Boom 42Get ready to dance, jive, and celebrate at The MREA's Solar Speakeasy! We want all you Dames and Dapper Dans to be be at the juice joint. You won't want to miss…See More
Feb 11
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PV 201.02 PV Site Assessor Training at Urban Ecology Center

May 11, 2013 from 9am to 5pm
Course DescriptionParticipants in this one-day course will learn how to perform a PV site assessment for a home or small business. The course will cover site assessment tools, load analysis, energy efficiency recommendations, array placement options, basic system sizing, cost estimates, and evaluating existing infrastructure on site. Participants will learn how to access online tools for solar resource analysis, PV system performance calculators, and incentives.To receive the MREA PV Site…See More
Feb 8
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PV 101.01 Basic Photovoltaics at Urban Ecology Center

January 26, 2013 from 9am to 5pm
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 each system type, define the solar window, make energy efficiency recommendations, estimate system loads, and understand the basics of PV site assessment.See More
Jan 17
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Milwaukee Solar Tour at Milwaukee

October 2, 2010 from 9am to 1pm
http://the-mrea.org/bustour.phpSee what makes Milwaukee Shine! The Milwaukee Solar Tour features a four-hour guided bus tour of area homes. Talk with installers and home owners about their experiences living with solar. Get basic information on technologies, financing resources, and details on Milwaukee's solar program, Milwaukee Shines.If you cannot make the bus tour, you can still participate. Visit homes and business for free, open tours from between 10 am - 4 pm. Follow this LINK to find a…See More
Sep 2, 2010
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Wind Systems for Home Owners and Small Business at Outpost Natural Foods

October 7, 2010 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
This 3-hour seminar is open to the general public and discusses wind electric systems. Topics include: An overview of wind electric technology, small-scale wind systems, myths & facts, urban wind, roof-top wind, the economics of small wind systems, small wind sizing & site analysis, financial incentives, and tips for selecting an installer. A question and answer period is included.Topics:• The basics of wind technology• Wind as a resource (wind maps)• Utility scale wind systems•…See More
Sep 1, 2010
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Solar 101 at Urban Ecology Center

September 28, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm
This 3-hour seminar is aimed at those who seek a basic education on the technologies, logistics, and financial aspects of small scale solar power. Both photovoltaics (solar electric) and solar domestic hot water will be discussed. Topics include: An overview of both solar domestic hot water photovoltaic technologies, the pros and cons of system and mounting types, system sizing & site analysis, the economics of renewable energy installations, financial incentives, and tips for selecting an…See More
Sep 1, 2010
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Solar 101 at Outpost Natural Foods

October 9, 2010 from 1pm to 4pm
This 3-hour seminar is aimed at those who seek a basic education on the technologies, logistics, and financial aspects of small scale solar power. Both photovoltaics (solar electric) and solar domestic hot water will be discussed. Topics include: An overview of both solar domestic hot water photovoltaic technologies, the pros and cons of system and mounting types, system sizing & site analysis, the economics of renewable energy installations, financial incentives, and tips for selecting an…See More
Sep 1, 2010
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Growing Power's National-International Urban & Small Farm Conference at Conference

September 10, 2010 to September 12, 2010
Come to Milwaukee and help grow the good food revolution. Hosted by Growing Power—a national organization headed by the sustainable urban farmer and MacArthur Fellow Will Allen—this international conference will teach the participant how to plan, develop and grow small farms in urban and rural areas. Learn how you can grow food year-round, no matter what the climate, and how you can build markets for small farms. See how you can play a part in creating a new food system that fosters better…See More
Jul 7, 2010
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Why are you interested in the Transition movement?
For over 20 years, the MREA has worked to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable living. We see that all these issues of sustainability are tied together. While we encourage our decision makers and elected officials to lead on sustainability issues, we have seen that it is key to make changes in our own personal lives. We can all lead by example, and do something today.
How are you currently involved in the Transition movement?
Holding courses in Milwaukee on renewable energy.
What skills, talents, and resources do you bring to the Transition movement?
The MREA offers our knowledge and training on renewable energy technologies. We offer workshops, information and events for the general public as well as professionals.
Organizations you belong to that might collaborate with Transition
Urban Ecology Center
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http://www.midwestrenew.org/milwaukee
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association has an office in Milwaukee! The MREA is increasing its training and education in southeast Wisconsin. We are working to spread the word about renewable energy and energy efficiency. We offer workshops and information for home and business owners. We also traing the professional installers and site assessors.

Milwaukee Shines! MREA is supporting the City of Milwaukee's Solar America City program. Get more information on how Milwaukee is going solar at MilwaukeeShines.com

The MREA Milwaukee office is located in the shared office space of the Milwaukee Environmental Consortium.

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