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SUMMARY:AESP Flex Connect
DESCRIPTION:The MREA is proud to support AESP Flex Connect on September 1–3 in Montreal\, Canada. \nCo-located with the AESP Canada Annual Meeting\, Flex Connect promises to be electric this year\, focusing on the collective power of demand flexible solutions. Get ready for the latest on integrated planning\, customer engagement\, and more. Join AESP to learn how energy efficiency\, demand flexibility\, and emerging technologies can work together to reduce demand\, optimize performance\, and deliver greater value. \nWhy Attend: \n\nFlex in Action: Real-world stories and proven approaches showing how demand flexibility\, DER integration\, and efficiency combine to deliver measurable benefits for customers and the grid\nFlex Foundations: Sessions on rate design\, DER-enabling technologies\, and strategic alignment that power scalable demand flexibility across programs and platforms\nFlex Labs: Hands-on\, how-to workshops packed with practical tools\, DER deployment tactics\, and skill-building you can use right away\nNetworking opportunities to build partnerships that drive meaningful impact across the clean energy industry\n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/aesp-flex-connect/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Canada\, Montreal\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Energy Use: Tools for You to Take Action & Save Money (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin is hosting an educational webinar on Thursday Sept. 3rd\, 2026 designed to help Wisconsin residential utility customers save money. In this webinar we will be going back to the energy basics and will cover foundational utility concepts\, practical energy-saving measures\, and we will showcase Wisconsin programs that are available to help consumers. \nLearn more and register at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/citizensutilityboardofwisconsin/event/2026residentialwebinar/ \nThe Citizens Utility Board (CUB) of Wisconsin offers free\, nonpartisan educational programming designed to help utility customers understand their energy bills\, lower costs\, and navigate energy efficient and clean energy options for their home\, small businesses and farms.  Learn more about us at : https://cubwi.org/
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/understanding-your-energy-use-tools-for-you-to-take-action-save-money-webinar/
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SUMMARY:2026 MnSEIA Gateway to Solar Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the MREA at the 2026 MnSEIA Gateway to Solar Conference on September 29–30\, 2026 in Minneapolis\, MN. \nThe Gateway to Solar Conference\, hosted by the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA)\, is one of the Midwest’s biggest and best solar + storage conferences. Each year solar installers and developers\, manufacturers\, distributors\, financiers\, engineers\, utilities\, job trainers\, trade unions\, non-profits\, government agencies\, and more gather for quality networking and education. \nMeet industry professionals from across the state and country\, hear from state officials\, regulators\, and legislators\, and gain in-depth insight into Minnesota’s booming market and where it’s headed during this exciting two-day conference. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n 
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/2026-mnseia-gateway-to-solar-conference/
LOCATION:InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport\, 5005 Glumack Dr\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55450\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mayfield Renewables' Education Summit
DESCRIPTION:The MREA is thrilled to support Mayfield Renewables’ third annual Education Summit this fall! Join us at this unique industry gathering dedicated to technical education\, and let’s build safer systems while unlocking the full potential of PV+ESS and microgrids in the C&I solar-plus-storage space. \nThis year’s Summit will be a 2-day event. There will be four classrooms\, each with four classes. Up to 5 NABCEP CEUs will be available on each day of training. Three main themes will be covered in the education sessions: PV & ESS codes and standards\, PV & ESS design best practices\, and microgrid feasibility\, planning\, and development. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/mayfield-renewables-education-summit/
LOCATION:David Rubenstein Forum\, 1201 E 60th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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SUMMARY:Navigating Energy Costs: Essential Tools for Small Business Success
DESCRIPTION:Join the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin for an essential educational webinar designed to help Wisconsin small business utility customers navigate the 2026 energy landscape. In an era of evolving rate structures\, shifting market demands\, and emerging clean technology\, managing your energy use is more critical than ever.  This session will also include an overview of how Wisconsin utilities work\, and ways for businesses to get more involved in the process of setting rates. \nLearn more and register at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/citizensutilityboardofwisconsin/event/smallbizwebinar2026/ \nThe Citizens Utility Board (CUB) of Wisconsin offers free\, nonpartisan educational programming designed to help utility customers understand their energy bills\, lower costs\, and navigate energy efficient and clean energy options for their home\, small businesses and farms.  Learn more about us at : https://cubwi.org/
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/navigating-energy-costs-essential-tools-for-small-business-success/
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SUMMARY:Chicago Build 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the MREA for Chicago Build 2026 on October 28–29 in Chicago\, IL. \nChicago Build offers a totally unique experience over the two days\, featuring: \n\n30\,000+ attendees from contractors\, architects\, realtors\, civil engineers\, developers\, government\, house builders and construction professionals\n450+ incredible speakers across 13 conference tracks\nAIA CES approved workshops\nThe Festival of Construction with DJs\, musicians\, live performances\, food and drinks tastings\, entertainment and more\nArchitect’s Hub with project displays of upcoming projects from leading architects\nExclusive networking parties with key decision-makers\nThe USA’s largest networking event for Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction\nAn inclusive Ambassador Program supporting Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction\n350+ exhibitors showcasing the latest services\, products and innovations\n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/chicago-build-2026/
LOCATION:McCormick Place\, West Building\, 2301 S Lake Shore Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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