AESP Flex Connect
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-03 | Montreal, Canada, Montreal, Canada
The MREA is proud to support AESP Flex Connect on September 1–3 in Montreal, Canada.
Co-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.
Why Attend:

Flex 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
Flex Foundations: Sessions on rate design, DER-enabling technologies, and strategic alignment that power scalable demand flexibility across programs and platforms
Flex Labs: Hands-on, how-to workshops packed with practical tools, DER deployment tactics, and skill-building you can use right away
Networking opportunities to build partnerships that drive meaningful impact across the clean energy industry

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2026 MnSEIA Gateway to Solar Conference
2026-09-29 - 2026-09-30 | InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport, 5005 Glumack Dr, Minneapolis, MN, 55450, United States
Join the MREA at the 2026 MnSEIA Gateway to Solar Conference on September 29–30, 2026 in Minneapolis, MN.
The 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.
Meet 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.
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Mayfield Renewables' Education Summit
2026-09-29 - 2026-09-30 | David Rubenstein Forum, 1201 E 60th St, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
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.
This 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.
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Chicago Build 2026
2026-10-28 - 2026-10-29 | McCormick Place, West Building, 2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Join the MREA for Chicago Build 2026 on October 28–29 in Chicago, IL.
Chicago Build offers a totally unique experience over the two days, featuring:

30,000+ attendees from contractors, architects, realtors, civil engineers, developers, government, house builders and construction professionals
450+ incredible speakers across 13 conference tracks
AIA CES approved workshops
The Festival of Construction with DJs, musicians, live performances, food and drinks tastings, entertainment and more
Architect’s Hub with project displays of upcoming projects from leading architects
Exclusive networking parties with key decision-makers
The USA’s largest networking event for Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction
An inclusive Ambassador Program supporting Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction
350+ exhibitors showcasing the latest services, products and innovations

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