* Registration is open for the Stray Voltage Courses: Intro and Testing: May 2-4, 2023. Advanced: October 25-26, 2023
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Illustration adapted from the Sustainable Dairy Virtual Farm project.
Midwest Rural Energy Council
The Midwest Rural Energy Council is a cooperative effort between Extension programs at the University of Wisconsin, University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University and Iowa State University, and farm programs of member electric power suppliers in these states.
Our Mission
To support outreach, education and research on rural energy issues for the benefit of:
- farms and other rural energy consumers,
- rural energy suppliers,
- farm organizations and agricultural trade associations,
- electrical equipment and allied industries,
- government regulatory agencies.
Highlights
Events
May 2, 2023
Introduction to Stray Voltage Course
Brochure
Registration
May 3-4, 2023
Stray Voltage Testing Course
Brochure
Registration
October 25-26, 2023
Advanced Stray Voltage Course
Brochure
Registration
2023 Conference
The 2023 MREC Rural Energy Conference was held in person from the 8th to the 10th of February and it was a success! Information on the Agenda and Presentations below!
Newsletter
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We would like to hear from you! For more information about the MREC, contact the secretary at mrec@cals.wisc.edu.