Briggs & Stratton Solar + Storage Summit
2026-03-16 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Briggs and Stratton, 12301 W Wirth St., Wauwatosa, WI, 53222, United States
Join Briggs & Stratton for a Solar + Storage Summit featuring installer training related to home solar and energy storage systems at their Global Headquarters in Wauwatosa, WI.
When: Monday March 16, 2026, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: 12301 W Wirth St., Wauwatosa, WI 53222
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Tentative Agenda:

8:00 AM – Complimentary breakfast (provided)
9:00 AM – 90 min opening remarks and intros
10:30 AM – 15 minute break
10:45 AM – 90 minute NABCEP certified presentation from Ryan Mayfield – 2023 NFPA 855 and Fire Codes for Energy Storage Systems
12:15 PM – Lunch (provided)
1:00 PM – Tour of Briggs Museum / Facility
1:45 PM – Tour of Power Lab and Equipment
3:00 PM – Social Hour (people can leave if they like)
4:00 PM – Depart for hotel/downtown MKE (transportation provided)

PV Associate Core Course Package (PV 255 — Bloomington, IL)
2026-03-30 09:00 - 2026-04-04 17:00 | McLean County Chamber of Commerce-Dobski Training Room, 2203 E. Empire Street, Bloomington, IL, 61704, United States
Kickstart Your Solar Career with MREA’s NABCEP PV Associate Core Course Package
Fast-Track Your Solar Career: Earn the NABCEP PV Associate Credential in Just One Week!
Join Us for PV Week at MREA in Bloomington, IL
Ready to launch your career in solar energy? MREA’s PV Week in Bloomington, IL is your one-stop opportunity to earn your NABCEP PV Associate Credential in just five days. This immersive, in-person program is taught by NABCEP-certified solar professionals who will guide you through the fundamentals of solar PV systems. By the end of the week, you’ll be qualified and ready to sit for the NABCEP PV Associate Exam. Earning your entry-level solar credential gives you a competitive edge in the industry.
What You’ll Learn During PV Week:

Monday: Basic Photovoltaics (PV 101)
Tuesday: PV Site Assessment (PV 201)
Wednesday & Thursday: PV System Design (PV 202)
Friday: PV Exam Prep (PV 220) & NABCEP PV Associate Exam (optional)

Each day, classes run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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MREA Webinar Series — Backyard Composting
2026-03-31 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
WHEN: Tuesday, March 31 starting at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online via Zoom
The MREA’s March webinar will feature Susan Schuller, Executive Director of Recycling Connections, for an engaging deep dive into backyard composting — from the fundamentals to practical tips you can put to use right away.
Learn how to turn everyday food scraps into nutrient-rich “black gold” compost while reducing waste and lowering your climate impact. Whether you’re brand new to composting or looking to refine your system, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to build healthier soil and make the most of what would otherwise go to waste.
Susan Schuller is the Executive Director for Recycling Connections providing professional development services and consultations in zero waste, recycling, organics diversion, and waste reduction. She is an avid backyard composter with over 20 years of experience. She holds a MS in Natural Resources, BS in Biology/Chemistry, and two decades of teaching environmental education and sustainability topics. She has served on several boards and committees to advance environmental issues related to green schools, bird conservation, and environmental ed.
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Can’t make it to the live webinar? No worries! We’ll upload the recorded webinar to YouTube the next business day so you won’t miss out.

About the MREA’s Webinar Series:
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.
These webinars are free and open to all. We do encourage participants to become MREA members to help support our work and ensure we can continue offering accessible education and advocacy across the Midwest.
Be sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter to get updates on upcoming webinar topics, speaker announcements, and opportunities to suggest future subjects or organizations you’d like to hear from.

Victron Energy Training — Columbus, OH
2026-04-16 07:00 - 2026-04-17 15:30 | Ohio Brewing Company Columbus, 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH, 43201, United States
WHEN: Thursday, April 16–Friday, April 17
WHERE: Ohio Brewing Company Columbus, Columbus, OH
During this updated 2-Day Hands-on Training program you will work in small groups to commission and troubleshoot a small scale system, utilizing the latest Victron Energy products, working alongside experienced trainers who will be there to assist along the way.
Highlights of this new training course include:

New Victron NG batteries with digital communication
Multiplus II UL, for capability in all industries
Orion XS 50 amp DC to DC converter
A focus on connectivity and Can.Bus Integration featuring Tank Monitoring, Alternator Regulators, and Multiplex Integration

Lunch will be provided and coffee (from the Victron powered trailer) will be available throughout the event.
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Victron Energy Training — Elkhart, IN
2026-04-20 07:00 - 2026-04-21 15:30 | Wedgewood Brewing Company, 129 Orpha Dr B, Middlebury, IN, 46540, United States
WHEN: Monday, April 20–Tuesday, April 21
WHERE: Wedgewood Brewing Co, Middlebury, IN
During this updated 2-Day Hands-on Training program you will work in small groups to commission and troubleshoot a small scale system, utilizing the latest Victron Energy products, working alongside experienced trainers who will be there to assist along the way.
Highlights of this new training course include:

New Victron NG batteries with digital communication
Multiplus II UL, for capability in all industries
Orion XS 50 amp DC to DC converter
A focus on connectivity and Can.Bus Integration featuring Tank Monitoring, Alternator Regulators, and Multiplex Integration

Lunch will be provided and coffee (from the Victron powered trailer) will be available throughout the event.
REGISTER TO ATTEND

Victron Energy Training — Milwaukee, WI
2026-04-23 07:00 - 2026-04-24 15:30 | South Second, 838 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
WHEN: Thursday, April 23–Friday, April 24
WHERE: South Second, Milwaukee, WI
During this updated 2-Day Hands-on Training program you will work in small groups to commission and troubleshoot a small scale system, utilizing the latest Victron Energy products, working alongside experienced trainers who will be there to assist along the way.
Highlights of this new training course include:

New Victron NG batteries with digital communication
Multiplus II UL, for capability in all industries
Orion XS 50 amp DC to DC converter
A focus on connectivity and Can.Bus Integration featuring Tank Monitoring, Alternator Regulators, and Multiplex Integration

Lunch will be provided and coffee (from the Victron powered trailer) will be available throughout the event.
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Victron Energy Training — Minneapolis, MN
2026-04-27 08:00 - 2026-04-28 16:30 | Urban Growler Brewing Co, 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, MN, 55114, United States
WHEN: Monday, April 27–Tuesday, April 28
WHERE: Urban Growler Brewing Co, St Paul, MN
During this updated 2-Day Hands-on Training program you will work in small groups to commission and troubleshoot a small scale system, utilizing the latest Victron Energy products, working alongside experienced trainers who will be there to assist along the way.
Highlights of this new training course include:

New Victron NG batteries with digital communication
Multiplus II UL, for capability in all industries
Orion XS 50 amp DC to DC converter
A focus on connectivity and Can.Bus Integration featuring Tank Monitoring, Alternator Regulators, and Multiplex Integration

Lunch will be provided and coffee (from the Victron powered trailer) will be available throughout the event.
REGISTER TO ATTEND

Victron Energy Training — Kansas City, MO
2026-04-30 08:00 - 2026-05-01 16:30 | WI
WHEN: Thursday, April 30–Friday, May 1
WHERE: TBD, Kansas City, MO
During this updated 2-Day Hands-on Training program you will work in small groups to commission and troubleshoot a small scale system, utilizing the latest Victron Energy products, working alongside experienced trainers who will be there to assist along the way.
Highlights of this new training course include:

New Victron NG batteries with digital communication
Multiplus II UL, for capability in all industries
Orion XS 50 amp DC to DC converter
A focus on connectivity and Can.Bus Integration featuring Tank Monitoring, Alternator Regulators, and Multiplex Integration

Lunch will be provided and coffee (from the Victron powered trailer) will be available throughout the event.
REGISTER TO ATTEND

Victron Energy Training — Nashville, TN
2026-05-06 08:00 - 2026-05-07 16:30 | WI
WHEN: Wednesday, May 6–Thursday, May 7
WHERE: TBD, Nashville, TN
During this updated 2-Day Hands-on Training program you will work in small groups to commission and troubleshoot a small scale system, utilizing the latest Victron Energy products, working alongside experienced trainers who will be there to assist along the way.
Highlights of this new training course include:

New Victron NG batteries with digital communication
Multiplus II UL, for capability in all industries
Orion XS 50 amp DC to DC converter
A focus on connectivity and Can.Bus Integration featuring Tank Monitoring, Alternator Regulators, and Multiplex Integration

Lunch will be provided and coffee (from the Victron powered trailer) will be available throughout the event.
REGISTER TO ATTEND
