Midwest Renewable Energy Fair Celebrates 25 Years!
by Julie Brazeau, Elizabeth Hittman
Midwest Solar Training Network
It was birthday 25 for the Midwest Annual Energy Fair. This year, over 13,000 attended more than 200 free workshops (including IREC’s Joe Sarubbi and Sarah White, Ph.D.). Programs ranged from basic, intro-level workshops to hands-on education on topics covering everything from energy-efficient appliances, renewable energy technology, green building, and sustainable landscaping.
IREC’s Joe Sarubbi and Dr. Sarah White attended a workshop for MSTN instructors in the partnership focused on progress and activities of the partnership.
The Midwest Solar Training Network is a partnership to grow solar in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
On Friday, September 12, MREA and MSTN partnering institution, Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, Michigan, will host the Solar Powering Michigan conference. Register now and take advantage of early bird rates ($99).
For all conference information, registration links and info on MSTN and Northwestern Michigan College courses, please visit the conference website.
Mark your calendars now for June 19-21, 2015 in Custer, WI for the 26th Energy Fair!
