Our Mission

MRES is a catalyst, equitably advancing a sustainable low-carbon society
and a renewable energy economy through education, leadership and example.

Give to the Max 2026

Give to the Max is a statewide outpouring of support for thousands of nonprofits and schools across Minnesota! The GiveMN Holiday is scheduled for Thursday, November 19th, but you don’t have to wait. With your support, we can spark a cleaner, more resilient renewable future for Minnesota.

For over 45 years, the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) has inspired Minnesotans to learn, lead, and take action on clean energy. From hands-on solar education to community events and youth programming, your support pushes renewable energy forward at the local level - where change starts.

Will you make a gift today to accelerate Minnesota’s renewable energy transition?
Even a small contribution has a big impact. When we come together, we can build a future powered by innovation, equity, and clean energy for all.

November Speaker Series

Powering Energy Sovereignty

Native Sun Community Power Development is a Native-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 and based in Minneapolis. Their work is grounded in Indigenous self-determination. They lead policy and advocacy efforts that put Tribal Nations at the center of clean energy and climate planning, and focus on shifting systems so Native communities have the authority, resources, and capacity to control their own energy futures. In this presentation, Robert Blake, Executive Director of Native Sun, will discuss how renewable energy can help power tribal sovereignty.

About the Speaker:

Robert Blake
Executive Director
Native Sun Community Power Development

Robert Blake is the owner of Solar Bear, pronounced Gizis-o-makwa in Ojibwe, a solar development company located in Minneapolis. He is also the Executive Director of Native Sun Community Power Development, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance energy sovereignty, climate resilience, and economic justice for Tribal and rural communities across the region. Robert is a tribal citizen of the Red Lake Nation. His passion is spreading the word about renewable energy through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.