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Save Iowa’s Solar Tax Credit; then Stop Natural Gas Protectionism
Andy Johnson, Executive DirectorWinneshiek Energy District Iowa’s solar tax credit has been critical to the growth of locally-owned solar in Winneshiek County and throughout...
Renewable Energy Group Sues PSC in Effort to Expand Customer Access
The up-front cost of installing solar is often a barrier for customers, even though the value of the electricity produced from a solar electric system exceeds the...
Write the PSCW Today to Support More Solar in Wisconsin
The upfront cost of solar can be a barrier to access, especially for schools, nonprofit organizations and low wealth families. Luckily, third-party ownership (TPO) presents...
Solar Advocates Hope Indiana Will Extend Higher Net Metering Rates Before They Expire
Environmentalists hope Indiana will extend net metering rates for solar before time runs out. Net metering gives people with solar panels credits for any excess energy that...
Major Companies, Institutions in Illinois Call for 100% Clean Energy Legislation
Nearly two dozen employers across the state urge lawmakers to strengthen clean energy and transportation programs during the 2021 legislative session. SPRINGFIELD,...
Energy Equity
How do we achieve a more equitable energy economy? If you ask Denise Abdul-Rahman with the NAACP, she’ll kindly tell you that we need a system that increases employment...
The Rise Up Partners
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Photovoltaic Systems LLC
Sol:A:Ray Renewables
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Center for Energy and Environment
Illinois Green Economy Network
Duck Creek Engineering, Inc.
Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc.
Iowa County Clean, Local Energy Alliance - Now (CLEA-N)
Jackson County Energy District
Tower Energy International LLC
Steven's Point Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby
City of Milwaukee | Milwaukee Shines
Clean Power Coalition of Southeast Wisconsin
Interfaith Earth Network of Southeastern Wisconsin
Great Plains Development Authority
Lambs Quarters Renewable Energy Development
The Climate Economy Education, Inc.
Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES)
Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC)
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Address: 7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI 54423
Email: info@riseupmidwest.org
Phone: 715-592-6595
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is a non-profit organization with the mission to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration.