For more than 20 years, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) has been supporting people working in—and entering—the clean energy industry with practical, trusted education.

Whether you’ve been in the field for years or you’re just starting to explore a career in energy, the 2026 Energy Professional Series is designed to help you keep learning, stay curious, and grow your skills alongside a community that cares about the future of clean energy.

This on-demand online series features presentations from industry experts covering timely, real-world topics. Learn at your own pace, earn NABCEP continuing education credits, and fit professional development into your schedule—wherever you are.

Learn on Your Time

The Energy Pro Series offers 12+ NABCEP continuing education credits through flexible, self-paced learning. Here’s how it works:

Watch recorded presentations when it works for you

Take a short five question quiz for each session

Receive a certificate of completion

No travel, no pressure—just solid learning you can actually use.

Live Q&A Sessions (Coming Soon!)

We’re excited to add live Q&A sessions hosted by MREA Instructor, podcast host, and owner of S.E. Power Consulting, Emmitt Muckles. These sessions will give you the chance to ask questions, hear directly from presenters, and dig a little deeper into the topics that matter most.

All registered participants will be invited to join.

Who Is This For?

Clean energy professionals looking for NABCEP CE credits

Installers, designers, and project managers

Sales, operations, and workforce development staff

Folks who are new to the industry or thinking about getting started

If you’re interested in clean energy and want to keep learning, you belong here.

Ready to Join Us?

Register for just $100 and get access to expert-led sessions, 12+ NABCEP CE credits, and upcoming live Q&A conversations—all in one easy, affordable package.

Battery Energy Storage and Generator Integration Design Consideration

This webinar explores the fundamentals of combining a generator and battery energy storage together to create more resilient systems.

V2L and Generator Integration with FranklinWH

This presentation will cover the benefits, installation, and commissioning of the FranklinWH generator module which opens up the use of portable, standby, and limited EVs that have V2L capabilities to change the batteries and backfeed the home.

UL 1741 SB Utility Required Parameter Changes

If configuring inverter parameters for UL 1741 SB/IEEE 1547-2018 compliance makes your head spin, this session will simplify it—covering what the standard requires, how utilities modify default settings, and how to adjust SMA inverter parameters to stay compliant with real-world examples.

Roof Tech Product Training Course (via HeatSpring)

Learn how to install Roof Tech’s flexible flashing system AlphaSeal™, rail base mounts RT-MINI II and RT-PLUS, and the rail-less solution RT-APEX.

Rooftop Solar Racking Solutions

This presentation will go over the basics of common residential roofing systems and how to choose the right solar racking system for your needs.

The Roof-Saving Power of Adjustability

Learn how Sunstack’s adjustable mounts protect roofs and extend system life in this session—covering how to eliminate rail stress, prevent preloaded tension, and use the Integrity Line of rails and mounts to improve quality, reduce leaks, and keep attachment points strong for years to come.

LFP Sizing and Common Mistakes

Learn how to size a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery bank while also covering the common mistakes made when designing and installing.

Precision Ground Fault Location, No Guesswork

Join us for an exciting technical training on mastering solar ground fault troubleshooting with the Fluke GFL-1500 Solar Ground Fault Locator.

Installing on a Pitched Roof 1

This certification-track course is your first step toward becoming an IronRidge Certified Installer, covering solar basics and pitched roof installation using FlashVue®, XR Rail®, BOSS®, and CAMO—perfect preparation for the hands-on training event.

Victron Energy NA Split-Phase Systems

Learn how to program and commission a Victron Energy North American Split Phase System and hear an explanation of the different network protocol.

Optimizing C&I Solar Projects with K2: Custom

This course provides commercial and industrial (C&I) solar professionals with practical strategies to streamline project design, installation, and performance using K2 Systems’ innovative racking solutions and engineering expertise.

Installing on a Pitched Roof 2

Accelerate your racking installation skills on pitched roof comp shingles. This install is performed with an open-channel rail design.

SolaDeck-The Best PV Junction Boxes

This presentation will discuss why metallic junction boxes are best, the installation time saving features, and the SolaDeck product line.

Rapid Shutdown That Actually Works: MLPE Wiring, Testing, and Field Pitfalls

If you’ve ever flipped a Rapid Shutdown switch and nothing happened, this session is for you—learn how to avoid wiring and communication pitfalls, test systems safely, and ensure reliable, inspector-approved Rapid Shutdown performance using real-world examples from the field.

Installing a Ground Mount System

This certification-track course goes over the basics of solar and how to install a XR Ground Mount System and using ground screws.

Thanks To Our Series Sponsor:

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners® (NABCEP®) is the most respected and widely recognized certification organization for professionals in the field of renewable energy. NABCEP offers certifications and credentials for skilled professionals, specialists, and those new to working in the areas of photovoltaics, solar heating, and small wind technologies. Since 2003, NABCEP has launched and maintained eight Board Certification Programs and three Associate credentials.

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