Montana Renewable Energy Association

Montana Renewable Energy Association The go-to hub for comprehensive renewable energy education, advocacy, and networking in Montana.

Last night’s Electrify Your Life! panel was a great reminder that electrification isn’t always all-or-nothing switch; we...
05/27/2026

Last night’s Electrify Your Life! panel was a great reminder that electrification isn’t always all-or-nothing switch; we are all here on a journey.⚡🏡

A huge thank you to our incredible panelists for sharing practical knowledge and honest experiences on how Montanans can take the next steps toward cleaner, more efficient homes and transportation. We’re lucky to have such bright local minds helping people scale what works best for THEIR homes, budgets, comfort, and goals.

The panel in Helena covered:
-The important difference between your electric service and your electric panel.
-How air source heat pumps can work alongside existing boiler systems.
-Solar PV warranties and production expectations decade after decade.
-Practical pathways to electrifying over time, not overnight.

Most importantly, the conversation with experts in Helena reinforced that every step counts. Whether it’s switching out an appliance, exploring an EV, improving home efficiency, or weatherization, there are meaningful ways to move forward with the parts of your home and life under your control.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a strong turnout. We hope you left feeling inspired to electrify, and empowered to ask questions along the way. 💡

Solar Montana
American Sheet Metal
Apex Electric
Resilient Helena
Rewiring America

Starting today! It's the Greater Helena Gives kick off 🤩🥳This is your moment to support the nonprofits that make Helena ...
05/06/2026

Starting today! It's the Greater Helena Gives kick off 🤩🥳

This is your moment to support the nonprofits that make Helena stronger. We're proud that MREA is among its ranks.

https://www.greaterhelenagives.org/organizations/montana-renewable-energy-association-mrea

At MREA, we focus on something we all rely on but rarely think about: what powers our lights, our cooking, our transportation, our heat and cooling...basically, what powers our lives and livelihoods!

Your gift to MREA stands out because it powers long-term change for renewable energy access across Montana:
⚡ Expanding access to clean, affordable energy
⚡ Training the next generation of skilled clean energy workers
⚡ Advancing smart policies that keep energy local, resilient, and cost-effective

Give tonight at 8pm and be part of building Montana’s clean energy future.

Prefer to be an early bird? 🪱🐦: There are 24-hours of giving for Greater Helena Gives, including prizes and spotlights! You can participate at any hour.

And while you’re at it, show some love to the incredible nonprofits across Helena making our community thrive. 💛

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by the MREA table at Gallatin Valley Earth Day!With more than 2,000 attendees, t...
05/01/2026

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by the MREA table at Gallatin Valley Earth Day!

With more than 2,000 attendees, this year's celebration was a powerful reminder of how much momentum there is for sustainability action.

Special thanks to MREA members Dave Carlson and Ari Ronai-Durning for leading the charge at our booth. The MREA table sparked conversations on expanding solar access for small homes and renters, and showcased a hands-on solar + battery demo. Thanks for showing up and helping move clean energy forward in Gallatin County and beyond.

⚡🌎 Power -YOUR- Future at the Flathead Earth Day Expo 🌎⚡Saturday, April 18 is a day packed with inspiration, learning, a...
04/15/2026

⚡🌎 Power -YOUR- Future at the Flathead Earth Day Expo 🌎⚡

Saturday, April 18 is a day packed with inspiration, learning, and hands-on fun for the whole family. Stop by the MREA table and say hello!

✨ What’s in store? ✨

🧭 Kids quests & activities
🧵 Outdoor gear *mend-it* tips + tricks with REI
☀️ Solar installation consults
🔥 Cold-climate heat pump insights
🏡 Cost effective energy-efficient building techniques
🛥️ EVs - and an electric BOAT

Thanks CCL Flathead and signature sponsor Northstone Solar for making this event possible.
👉 https://www.citizensclimatemt.org/earth-day-flathead-valley-montana


Citizens' Climate Lobby Montana
Northstone Solar

🔌 Did you know Montana C-PACE got an upgrade? — Learn What’s New!Join MREA on March 30 at 12 PM (MT) for a free webinar ...
03/25/2026

🔌 Did you know Montana C-PACE got an upgrade? — Learn What’s New!

Join MREA on March 30 at 12 PM (MT) for a free webinar on Montana’s Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancements (C-PACE) program and the latest updates expanding what projects qualify.

🗓️ March 30 | 12 PM (MT)
💻 Free
👉 https://forms.gle/YvUfmeMppv3SdS836

Thank you Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate for an excellent conference this past weekend on Climate an...
03/12/2026

Thank you Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate for an excellent conference this past weekend on Climate and Health in the 406. Clean energy 🤝 cleaner air, which is more connected to health outcomes than we often think.

If you care about rivers, snowpack, and the places we fish and explore… energy matters. 🔅Our water, winters, and wild pl...
03/11/2026

If you care about rivers, snowpack, and the places we fish and explore… energy matters. 🔅
Our water, winters, and wild places are deeply connected to the choices we make about energy. MREA will be in Columbia Falls on FRIDAY with Protect Our Winters and Northstone Solar for a community meetup on water and energy. This event is for anglers, skiers, and outdoor advocates who care about clean air, and clean water. Link to RSVP in our bio + in the comments. See you there!

NorthWestern Energy is hosting public listening sessions on its 20-year energy plan, also known as an Integrated Resourc...
01/27/2026

NorthWestern Energy is hosting public listening sessions on its 20-year energy plan, also known as an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). This plan is a roadmap for what kinds of power the utility expects to invests in and what infrastructure is built for Montana and the region. The meetings will be 20-minute presentations followed by the opportunity for public comment.

Find a listening session near you:
📍 Great Falls – Jan. 27
Great Falls Public Library, 301 2nd Ave. N.
5:30 - 7:30pm

📍 Missoula – Jan. 28
Missoula College, 1205 E. Broadway St.
5:30-7:30pm

📍 Helena – Feb. 3
Lewis & Clark Library, Large Community Room
120 S. Last Chance Gulch
5:30-7:30pm

📍 Bozeman – Feb. 4
Bozeman Library, Community Room
626 E. Main St.
5:30-7:30pm

More about the plan and it's findings:
https://archive.legmt.gov/content/Committees/Interim/2025-2026/ETIC/January-2026/3.%20NWE_2026IRPDRAFT_ETIC.pdf
(*Note* these findings were presented 1/15/26 and subject to change)

A huge THANK YOU to the Rivian Belgrade Service + Demo Center for hosting MREA's Q1 board meeting.Rivian is an American ...
01/16/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the Rivian Belgrade Service + Demo Center for hosting MREA's Q1 board meeting.
Rivian is an American EV company that added a physical location in Belgrade last summer. Our MREA crew learned about vehicle model specs from Seth and his team members, and enjoyed a few test drives.

We appreciate your partnership and thanks for giving back to the electrified community of Montana, Rivian !


Drive Electric Montana

Our year-end campaign ends on Dec. 31, and we still have $5,000 left to raise toward our $20,000 goal. We are profoundly...
12/26/2025

Our year-end campaign ends on Dec. 31, and we still have $5,000 left to raise toward our $20,000 goal. We are profoundly grateful for all the clean energy champions who have already stepped up. To close that gap we need supporters like you take action in the next 5 days. If you are able please consider giving a gift today. Give now at https://bit.ly/3MxdW5F

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