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SUMMARY:MREA Webinar Series — Leaving a Legacy
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Tuesday\, April 28 starting at 5:30 p.m. \nWHERE: Online via Zoom \nThe MREA’s April webinar will feature Michael Lauterbach\, attorney at Lauterbach Legal\, for a presentation to help you maximize your charitable impact while navigating the complexities of estate and tax planning. \nThe session will demystify the mechanics of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)\, showing you how to turn tax obligations into powerful tools for giving. Following the technical overview\, we’ll feature an interview with Cal Couillard of the Couillard Solar Foundation. Cal will share his personal “why” behind utilizing QCDs and offer his perspective on the vital importance of supporting meaningful causes both today and for generations to come. \nMike founded Lauterbach Legal in 2014. In his seventeen years in private practice\, he has helped hundreds of families with estate planning\, settling estates\, and related matters. His practice currently focuses on creating estate plans for business owners\, families that include beneficiaries with special needs\, families focused on charitable giving\, and high net worth individuals and couples. He also assists with the firm’s estate and trust settlement work. \nMike is a graduate of St. Cloud (Minnesota) State University and the University of Wisconsin Law School. He has practiced in central Wisconsin since 2006. He also currently serves on the board for the Green Circle Trail\, and is a frequent speaker to local community and business groups. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\nCan’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. \n  \nAbout the MREA’s Webinar Series:\nJoin 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. \nThe 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. \nThese 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. \nBe 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.
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/mrea-webinar-series-leaving-a-legacy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Membership,Webinar
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SUMMARY:2026 Energy Pro Series: Rolls Battery Q&A with Steve Higgins
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Wednesday\, April 29 starting at 11:30 a.m. \nWHERE: Online via Zoom \nThe MREA’s 2026 Energy Professional Series is excited to announce a new line-up of Q&A sessions scheduled throughout the month of April. This is your chance to ask questions and learn directly from the experts about the topics you care about most. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, April 29 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom for a Q&A session with Steve Higgins from Rolls Battery. \nHere’s how to join: \n\nRegister for the 2026 Energy Pro Series (Already registered? Great!)\nWatch the recorded presentations and write down any questions you have (plus earn 12+ NABCEP Continuing Education credits in the process!)\nReceive a Zoom link for a LIVE Q&A session in April (held during your lunch break!)\nGet your questions answered!\n\nNow is the time to grow your solar skills\, and with the MREA’s Energy Pro Series\, you can learn what you want\, when you want. No travel\, no pressure — just solid learning you can actually use. Q&A sessions will be hosted by MREA instructor\, podcast host\, and owner of S.E. Power Consulting\, Emmitt Muckles. \nREGISTER NOW\nAbout the MREA’s 2026 Energy Pro Series: \nThe MREA’s 2026 Energy Pro Series is an on-demand online series that features presentations from industry experts covering timely\, real-world topics. For just $100\, you can learn at your own pace\, earn NABCEP continuing education credits\, and fit professional development into your schedule—wherever you are.
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/2026-energy-pro-series-rolls-battery-qa-with-steve-higgins/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy Pro Series,Event
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SUMMARY:Victron Energy Training — Kansas City\, MO
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Thursday\, April 30–Friday\, May 1 \nWHERE: TBD\, Kansas City\, MO \nDuring 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. \nHighlights of this new training course include: \n\nNew Victron NG batteries with digital communication\nMultiplus II UL\, for capability in all industries\nOrion XS 50 amp DC to DC converter\nA focus on connectivity and Can.Bus Integration featuring Tank Monitoring\, Alternator Regulators\, and Multiplex Integration\n\nLunch will be provided and coffee (from the Victron powered trailer) will be available throughout the event. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/victron-energy-training-kansas-city-mo/
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Victron Energy Training — Nashville\, TN
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Wednesday\, May 6–Thursday\, May 7 \nWHERE: TBD\, Nashville\, TN \nDuring 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. \nHighlights of this new training course include: \n\nNew Victron NG batteries with digital communication\nMultiplus II UL\, for capability in all industries\nOrion XS 50 amp DC to DC converter\nA focus on connectivity and Can.Bus Integration featuring Tank Monitoring\, Alternator Regulators\, and Multiplex Integration\n\nLunch will be provided and coffee (from the Victron powered trailer) will be available throughout the event. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/victron-energy-training-nashville-tn/
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SUMMARY:Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab (PV 312.01)
DESCRIPTION:Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab (PV 312)\nHands-On Solar Training: Design\, Install\, and Test Roof-Mounted PV Systems \nCourse Overview\nThe Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab (PV 312) is a 2-day\, hands-on course where you’ll design\, install\, and test a roof-mounted PV system. \nDuring the course\, you will: \n\nLearn key layout considerations for roof-mounted systems\nUnderstand component specifications and mechanical integration best practices\nApply NEC (National Electrical Code) requirements\, including voltage\, current\, and power calculations\nGain hands-on experience in designing\, wiring\, and commissioning a grid-connected solar system\n\nThis course takes place at MREA’s Training Roof in Custer\, WI—one of Wisconsin’s first Travel Green Destinations—providing you with a real-world learning environment powered entirely by renewable energy. \nCourse Details:\n\nDuration: 2 Days\nFormat: In-person\, hands-on training\nTime: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (both days)\nLocation: MREA Training Roof\, Custer\, WI\n\nPrerequisites: PV 101\, PV 201\, PV 202 (or equivalent training) or NABCEP credential \nNow including IronRidge Installation Certification!\n\n\nSign up for this hands-on installation lab\, complete a two-hour online training before you arrive\, and we will do an in-person skills assessment to help you earn your IronRidge Installation Certification. \nWatch and complete one of the courses below BEFORE attending the in-person course. \nInstalling on Pitched Roof – Comp Shingle \nInstalling on Pitched Roof – Comp Shingle (Open Channel) \n\n\nLearn More / Course Details\nRegister
URL:https://midwestrenew.org/event/roof-mount-pv-system-design-installation-lab-pv-312-01-2026/
LOCATION:Midwest Renewable Energy Association\, 7558 Deer Rd\, Custer\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,In-Person Training
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