Join the MREA for our Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 13. Hosted at our headquarters in Custer, WI, this free event brings our community together to explore clean energy topics, share practical resources, and spark actionable change.

The MREA was founded in 1990 amid the uncertainty of the Gulf War. More than three decades later, we find ourselves asking many of the same questions that inspired our beginnings: How do we reduce our reliance on fossil fuels? How do we accelerate the adoption of renewable energy? And how do we come together — as friends, neighbors, and communities — to keep moving forward and build a more resilient Midwest?

Join us in celebrating the power of the sun and people. We’ll gather on the MREA grounds to address urgent/current energy topics and share resources to utilize at home and in communities. Local and regional partners will participate to answer questions and connect with you on different ways to get engaged in what you care about. Live music, food, and beverages will provide the power you need to enjoy this semi-outdoor event. Come for the education; stay for the connection.

1:00

Arrive at MREA Headquarters (7558 Deer Road, Custer, WI)

1:30-2:30

MREA Membership Meeting

3:00-4:30

Energy in Your Township Presentation

4:30-5:30

MREA Grounds & Native Plants Tour

5:00-6:00

Grow Solar Power Hour

5:30-6:00

Native Plants Presentation

6:00-7:00

Cherryglow Performs

7:30-9:00

Big Oil Performs

Native Plants Presentation: Celebrating Biodiversity by Gardening with Native Plants

What if you could regenerate soil, sequester carbon, feed pollinators and wildlife, and restore ecosystems right in your own backyard? During this presentation, Nichole, owner of Generation Native Plants, will share how you can with native plants! Learn about how utilize native plants in home landscaping along with the connection between healthy ecosystems and flood mitigation. 

Live Band: Cherry Glow

Based in Stevens Point, Cherryglow is a three-piece girl band blending piano, guitar, and three-piece harmonies.  

Live Band: Big Oil

Based out of Appleton, Big Oil is a five piece rock band. 

Join the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) for a free, monthly webinar series exploring the renewable energy and sustainability topics you want to learn more about. These interactive sessions take place on the last Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. and are hosted virtually for easy access from anywhere.

The MREA was founded from our historic Energy Fair event — an annual gathering that brought together thousands of attendees to explore sustainability, clean energy, and actionable solutions for a greener future. While the Fair has since been retired, its spirit of education, connection, and action lives on. This monthly webinar series continues that legacy by creating space for learning, discussion, and community around today’s most relevant clean energy and sustainability topics.

Membership is suggested to continue supporting the MREA’s work, but not required to attend the live webinars. Make sure you’re subscribed to our monthly newsletter to keep up with announcements for the month’s webinar and stay in touch about organization’s that should be involved or topics you would like to see covered. 

The MREA will not host the Energy Fair this year. This decision comes after careful consideration of rising event costs and declining participation, which together have made it increasingly difficult to sustain the Fair as a responsible and viable investment.

As an organization deeply committed to sustainability, this decision was not made lightly. However, to ensure the longevity and impact of our other programs, we must take this necessary step.

The Energy Fair was a one-of-a-kind event that we hold dear in our hearts. We appreciate your understanding as the MREA evolves with the world around us and meets the needs of the clean energy industry and its consumers. In the meantime, the spirit of the Fair will live on through our ongoing programs and initiatives, advancing clean energy education, energy efficiency, and sustainability advocacy for years to come.