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.