The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) was founded in 1991. For nineteen years, GLREA has served people throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes region as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. GLREA’s mission is to be the leading Renewable Energy organization for the Great Lakes region in advocating and promoting policies, technologies, and practices that are environmentally and economically sustainable; while partnering with key stakeholders to connect businesses, government, and communities to increase use of renewable energy technologies.

One of the main ways the GLREA reaches this goal is by holding the Michigan Energy Fair. The goal of this event is to allow those in the sustainable energy industry an opportunity to network with one another while also educating the public.

Not only is this event a great learning experience it also is fun, with local food, fun activities and workshops, engaging speakers, and music thrown in for good measure.

In previous years the Michigan Energy Fair was held at the Manistee County Fairgrounds in Onekam, Michigan. This year the location has been moved to Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Michigan. At its peak in Onekama the fair drew over 6,000 attendees. This year the expectation is that the crowds will be much larger. Former speakers have included Governor Jennifer Granholm, Lt. Governor John Cherry, Representative Dan Scripps, Scott Harrison CEO of Azure Dynamics and many others.

If you have an interest in energy, or simply want to find out what all the buzz is about. Come visit us June 25th – 27th.