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Monthly Guest Speaker
Join us at our monthly Guest Speaker and Board Meeting every 2nd Thursday of the month. Open to the public, attendance is free (there is a small cost for the provided food and drink).
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Speaker and Topic to be announced.
MRES Committee MeetingsMonthly committee meetings are open to all and led by members. Want to help? Just show up: Advocacy 1st Thursday 6:30-8:30pm International 4th Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm Become a member today!We need your support to maintain and grow our renewable energy development, education, and advocacy programs. Recent MRES News, Stories, and DiscussionWriting a Letter to your Editor: Clean Energy and JobsSubmitted by Laura Cina on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:27pmThe Clean Energy Omnibus Bills are moving fast in the in the House and Senate. We expect to have votes in House and Senate Committees this week, and we may have floor action next week or the week after. Nothing is guaranteed without an outpouring of public support for clean energy. Big Thanks to our SUPER volunteers!Submitted by Julie M. Evans on Sun, 05/05/2013 - 10:38amMRES wants to say “Thanks” to three extraordinary volunteers who’ve helped with tabling and other tasks in recent months—Mike Kemper, Forrest Brown and Brian Brown. All three have helped tremendously with tabling at events for many months, helping get the message about solar to thousands of people. Kemper has been volunteering for years and is willing to jump in and run with projects. Forrest Brown helped make the MRES 2013 fundraiser happen with his planning and organization skills. Brian Brown, who is graduating from college and moving out of state, has helped with board meeting setups and the outreach committee, including the Solar Flare newsletter. These volunteers have helped in other ways, too. Come Watch Students Race Solar Boats on May 18th!Submitted by Julie M. Evans on Sun, 05/05/2013 - 10:21amHead to Lake Phalen Saturday, May 18, to watch the solar powered boat races. The MRES 21st Annual Solar Boat Regatta runs from10 a.m. to early afternoon near the Lake Phalen Beach House at 1400 Phalen Drive, St. Paul. The event is free and open to the public. Teams from 11 schools across Minnesota will compete in slalom, speed, endurance and solar-only races. We’re excited to see several new schools involved this year. And the two Virginia school teams had so much fun last year that a third team will enter this year. “We’re truly getting state coverage this year,” said regatta co-organizer Doug Shoemaker. MRES Members join 700 at Capitol to Rally for Clean Energy JobsSubmitted by Jan Hubbard on Sun, 05/05/2013 - 9:54amApril 22 – St. Paul – Over 700 people showed up at the State Capitol Rotunda on Earth Day to rally support for more clean energy and clean energy jobs. Governor Mark Dayton, Explorer Will Steger, Rep. Keith Ellison, House Speaker Paul Thissen, legislative leaders, student, faith, and labor representatives spoke to demand action for more clean energy and jobs. “Six years ago, the state came together in a bipartisan way to pass landmark policies to advance renewable energy and energy efficiency. But we still have work to do,” said Will Steger. “These policies will take Minnesota further down the road to a clean energy future that provides good jobs and protects the environment for generations to come.” Solar Coffee Chats in Southwest MinneapolisSubmitted by Laura Cina on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 2:01pmJoin us at your neighborhood coffee shop for a conversation about Clean Energy & Jobs Interested in solar power and clean energy jobs? Join us for a conversation at your neighborhood coffee shop! In 2007, Minnesota passed a Renewable Energy Standard (RES) requiring 25% renewable electricity (mainly wind power) by the year 2025. As a result, Minnesota's wind industry created thousands of high-paid jobs, invigorated rural economies, produced cleaner air, and spurred a transition from fossil fuels to clean renewable energy. Tens of thousands of Minnesotans across the state have decided that we must take the next step to expand Clean Energy & Jobs for a stronger economy, cleaner air, and greater energy self-sufficiency in Minnesota. Documentary Showing: Climate RefugeesSubmitted by Laura Cina on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 9:51amJoin us for our 3rd annual spring documentary film event and fundraiser!!! Where: 4401 Upton Ave South Minneapolis MN 55410 Thursday, April 25th, 2013 5:30pm: Cafe Racer Food Truck starts serving! 6:00 pm: Networking 6:30pm: Movie starts 8:00pm: Panel Discussion - Solutions Minnesotans can act on! |