Purpose & Background:

Timeline:

About MREA:

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Purpose & Background:

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is seeking qualified contractors to submit proposals for the design, procurement, and installation of new residential and commercial geothermal systems at bulk prices lower than the prevailing single system market rate for new and existing building geothermal heat pump systems for the Geothermal Urbana-Champaign program.

This group buy is offered by the MREA, and with the promotional support from the City of Urbana,  Champaign County Sustainability Network (CCNet), GeoExchange, Illinois Geothermal Coalition, and additional community partners.  

The program will coordinate and deliver seven to ten free, public Geo Power Hour information sessions and market them widely with email blasts, paid social media promotion, promotional partnerships, press releases and more. Presentations will be a combination of webinars and in-person events.

Timeline for Program:

RFP Announced: March 7, 2024

RFP Questions Due/Posted: March 12, 2024

RFP Proposals Due: March 22, 2024

Firm(s) Selected: March, 2024

About Geo Urbana-Champaign:

Since 2021, the program has installed geothermal almost 40 systems, reaching over 300 individuals with our Geo Power Hour information sessions, and leading to more than 200 tons. 

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Purpose & Background:

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is seeking qualified firms to submit proposals for the design, procurement and installation of new residential and small commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems as part of a bulk purchasing effort to lower prices..

This group buy is offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, and the Cities of Urbana and Champaign, the Village of Savoy, Citizens Utility Board (CUB), Champaign County Sustainability Network (CCNet), and Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) and with support from other local partners. 

MREA will coordinate and deliver a minimum of eight free, public Solar Power Hour information sessions and market them widely with email blasts, paid social media promotion, promotional partnerships, press releases and more. Presentations will be a combination of webinars and in-person events.

Timeline for Program:

RFP Announced: March 7, 2024

RFP Questions Due/Posted: March 28, 2024

RFP Proposals Due: April 4, 2024

Firm(s) Selected: April, 2024

About MREA:

Between 2013 and 2023, the MREA facilitated more than 65 solar groups buy programs around the Midwest, reaching over 14,500 individuals with our Solar Power Hour information sessions, and leading to more than 22.4 MW on over 3,400 properties. 

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NOTE: A vendor that is a Certified Distributed Generation Installer through the Illinois Commerce Commission may now be considered in exchange for the required qualification of the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certified Installation Professional credential.  

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is seeking qualified firms to submit proposals for the design, procurement, and installation of new, residential and commercial, direct-owned, and power purchase agreement photovoltaic systems at a per-watt price lower than the prevailing single system market rate.

The group buy is offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, and the Cities of Urbana and Champaign, the Village of Savoy, Citizens Utility Board (CUB), Champaign County Sustainability Network (CCNet), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Facilities & Services (UIUC F&S) and Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) and with support from other local partners. The goal of the group buy is to increase solar education and installations through a group purchase involving free information sessions and a competitive installer selection process. The program will be offered in Champaign, Piatt, and Vermilion Counties, Illinois.

Between 2013 and 2022, the MREA facilitated 60 solar groups buy programs around the Midwest, reaching over 13,500 individuals with our Solar Power Hour information sessions, and leading to more than 20 MW on over 2,700 properties. Among those who attended our presentations, an average of 20% purchased a PV system. To date, the average system size is 7.3 kW.  

Timeline for Program:

RFP Announced: July 7, 2023

RFP Questions Due/Posted: July 14, 2023

RFP Proposals Due: July 21, 2023

Firm(s) Selected: July 28, 2023

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