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 systems as part of a bulk purchasing effort to lower prices. The group buy program is offered by the MREA with support from other local partners. The MREA will coordinate and deliver a minimum of six 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.

Announcement: We are extending the open period for the Request for Proposals (RFP) to Monday, March 17th. Feel free to reach out to info@growsolar.org with any questions regarding this extension. 

• RFP Announced: February 7, 2025
• RFP Questions Due/Posted: February 21, 2025
• RFP Proposals Due: March 7, 2025
• Firm Selected: March, 2025

Between 2013 and 2024, the MREA facilitated over 70 Solar Group Buy programs around the Midwest, reaching over 14,500 individuals with our Solar Power Hour information sessions, and leading to more than 24,900 kW on over 3,400 properties. 

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 systems as part of a bulk purchasing effort to lower prices. The group buy program is offered by the MREA with support from other local partners. The MREA will coordinate and deliver a minimum of six 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.

• RFP Announced: May 8, 2024
• RFP Questions Due/Posted: May 23, 2024
• RFP Proposals Due: May 29, 2024
• Firm Selected: June, 2024

Between 2013 and 2022, the MREA facilitated over 65 Solar Group Buy programs around the Midwest, reaching over 14,500 individuals with our Solar Power Hour information sessions, and leading to more than 22,400 kW on over 3,400 properties.