Why Join MREA?
By joining MREA, your organization gains access to a powerful network and a unified platform for advocacy, information, and collaboration.
Benefits
Advocacy for Fair Policy
MREA represents your interests in the Maine Legislature and the Public Utilities Commission, advocating for fair regulatory oversight to support renewable energy growth, responsible business practices, and environmental stewardship.
Ensuring Positive Media Coverage
We proactively seek favorable media attention for the renewable energy industry and connect our members with journalists. MREA ensures that the renewable energy story is accurately told and challenges misleading narratives.
Staying Informed
As a member, you’ll receive timely updates on industry trends, public policies, and important legislative developments impacting renewable energy in Maine.
Expanding Support & Partnerships
MREA is a united voice for renewable energy producers and support providers. We forge broad-based partnerships with organizations that share our goals and collaborate with experts to keep members informed of the latest business activities.
MREA Membership Annual Rates
Developer & Owner/Operator Members*
Developer and owner/operator members are developing renewable energy generation and/or storage projects in Maine and/or own or operate renewable energy generation and/or storage projects in Maine.
- DG Member (typical project is 4.99 MW and under): $5,500
- Grid-scale Member (typical project is 5 MW and higher): $8,000
*If you develop both DG and grid-scale then your membership tier is contingent on if your typical project is 5MW or higher.
"Joining MREA has been an excellent decision for our business. The association has been instrumental in advocating for policies that support renewable energy development in Maine, helping us maintain and grow our operations. Through MREA, we've have access to critical industry updates, resources, and partnerships. Their commitment to promoting renewable energy in the state has helped create a stronger, more supportive environment for the renewable energy industry in Maine."
— Bob Cleaves, Co-Founder, Dirigo Solar, Portland
Non-Producer Members
Non-producer members are companies that provide support to developer and owner/operator members through civil engineering, environmental permitting, legal counsel, repair, other consulting services, or are otherwise part of the renewable energy industry. Membership rates are based on the total number of employees working in Maine and/or on Maine-based projects.
- 1-4 employees: $500
- 5-9 employees: $750
- 10-49 employees: $1,500
- 50-74 employees: $2,500
- 75-99 employees: $3,500
- 100-149 employees: $4,500
- 150-299 employees: $6,500
- 300+ employees: $8,000
"As general contractors working in the wind energy space and beyond, being a part of MREA has been invaluable. MREA keeps us informed about key industry developments and policy changes that affect our work. Their advocacy ensures the renewable energy industry’s voice is heard in Maine’s legislative decisions, which directly supports our projects. Additionally, their positive media efforts help foster a favorable environment for renewable energy in the state."
— Darryl Coombs, Manager of Business Development, Reed & Reed, Woolwich
For more information and to join MREA contact us at info@renewablemaine.org.
