Grow Solar Programs: Meet our 2026 Installers
Get to know the trusted installers powering this year’s Grow Solar programs.
April 22, 2026
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s Grow Solar group buy programs are back for the 2026 season — making it easier and more affordable than ever for homes and businesses across the Midwest to go solar. By leveraging the power of community purchasing, participants gain access to trusted installers and below-market pricing, all while simplifying the path to clean energy.
In partnership with local community organizations, we’re excited to introduce this year’s program areas — and the experienced installers helping drive the renewable energy transition forward.
Central Wisconsin
Grow Solar returns to Central Wisconsin! In collaboration with the City of Stevens Point and the City of Wausau, property owners in Marathon, Lincoln, Portage, Waushara, Waupaca, and Wood counties can harness collective buying power to unlock significant savings — making solar more affordable than ever.
Interested in learning more? Attend a no obligation Power Hour to get started!
Meet Your Installer
Northwind Solar
Northwind Solar is Central Wisconsin’s premier solar installer, providing high-performance solar power and battery storage systems for homes and businesses. They are a worker-owned cooperative with over 100 years of collective experience in renewable energy.
“Being the installer for the Central Wisconsin Group Buy Program over the past several years has been an incredibly rewarding experience for Northwind Solar. The opportunity to offer an additional rebate provides a meaningful financial advantage for consumers who are considering going solar.”
– Woody Bolton, Northwind Solar
Door County
Grow Solar is shining again in Door County! In partnership with the Climate Change Coalition of Door County, residents and businesses across the peninsula can take advantage of group purchasing to reduce costs and simplify the switch to solar.
Curious how it works? Join a no-obligation Power Hour to get started.
Meet Your Installer
Eland Electric
Eland Electric Corporation is a fully licensed, insured and bonded electrical contractor, located in Northeastern Wisconsin, with 50 years of experience. Their emphasis at Eland Electric is service and quality to provide you with the best solution.
“We’re thrilled to be working with the MREA once again on the Grow Solar program. With energy prices spiking, solar is a great investment in 2026, and we’re excited to share the cost-saving potential with our neighbors here in Door County, Green Bay, and Fox Valley.”
– Eric Edler, Eland Electric
Green Bay + Fox Valley
Grow Solar is back in the Green Bay and Fox Valley region! In partnership with the City of Green Bay and the Oneida Nation, property owners across Brown, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties can access exclusive group-buy pricing that makes going solar more attainable.
Want to see if it’s right for you? Attend a no-obligation Power Hour to learn more.
Meet Your Installer
Eland Electric
Eland Electric Corporation is a fully licensed, insured and bonded electrical contractor, located in Northeastern Wisconsin, with 50 years of experience. Their emphasis at Eland Electric is service and quality to provide you with the best solution.
“We’re thrilled to be working with the MREA once again on the Grow Solar program. With energy prices spiking, solar is a great investment in 2026, and we’re excited to share the cost-saving potential with our neighbors here in Door County, Green Bay, and Fox Valley.”
– Eric Edler, Eland Electric
Milwaukee + Waukesha
Grow Solar is powering up in the Milwaukee and Waukesha area! Partnering with the Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office, Waukesha County Green Team, and Heart of the City, this program helps property owners across Milwaukee, Jefferson, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties unlock savings with group-buy solar.
Ready to get started? Attend a no-obligation Power Hour.
Meet Your Installer
Full Spectrum Solar
Full Spectrum Solar provides complete turn-key installation of solar electric systems for businesses, homeowners, public authorities, and community organizations in Madison, Waukesha, and Milwaukee.
“We’re honored to be selected and trusted by the MREA and local organizations for the Milwaukee-Waukesha group buy. We look forward to helping area homeowners and businesses take advantage of all available incentives and gain control of their energy costs with renewable energy.”
– Brent Janssen, Full Spectrum Solar
East Central Iowa
Solar momentum is building in East Central Iowa! With support from the City of Cedar Rapids, City of Iowa City, and the East Central Iowa Council of Governments, Grow Solar helps property owners tap into exclusive savings through collective buying.
Curious how it works? Attend a no-obligation Power Hour.
Meet Your Installer
Eagle Point Solar
Eagle Point Solar of Dubuque, Iowa leads the way in solar installations in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Their solar projects span a large range of applications including municipal, commercial, residential, academic, agriculture and utility. They are a turnkey solar contractor, here for you from start to finish, from design through installation and beyond.
“We are excited to partner with the MREA’s Grow Solar East Central Iowa program. The partnerships a program like this brings to the surrounding communities with regards to energy and environmental awareness, solar education, bulk installation savings, and trusted expertise are invaluable.”
– Dave Boekholder, Eagle Point Solar
Bloomington-Normal
Going solar just got easier in Bloomington-Normal! In partnership with the Ecology Action Center, property owners in DeWitt and McLean counties can take advantage of group purchasing to secure meaningful savings and make solar more affordable.
Ready to explore your options? Attend a no-obligation Power Hour.
Meet Your Installer
StraightUp Solar
StraightUp Solar is a full-service, turn-key solar EPC and installation company. They provide full solar services from design-to-build (engineering, procurement, construction, installation) for solar systems, battery storage, smart panels, and EV charging stations. In addition, their service department has you covered for all solar operation and maintenance projects. Their straightforward project management approach is ready to see your project from initial concept to commissioning and operational support.
“For our company’s 20th anniversary, there is no better way to celebrate than working with the Ecology Action Center and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association to deliver high quality and affordable solar energy for our neighbors in McLean and Dewitt counties. Last year, we helped 20 new Grow Solar homeowners lower their electricity bills and protect the environment with solar, and we expect more community savings this year.”
– Shannon Fulton, StraightUp Solar
About the MREA’s Grow Solar Group Buy Programs
Powered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Grow Solar is a coordinated effort among Midwest organizations and municipalities to build an open and advantageous solar market that provides long-term benefits to communities.
Through its Solar Group Buy for home and business owners, Solar Toolkits for city, county, community and electric utility leaders, and Technical Assistance for institutions, Grow Solar makes investments in solar faster, easier, and more affordable.
