MREA Energy Fair in St Paul September 9-10

Dear Friend, We are thrilled to announce an inspiring lineup of speakers & film screenings for the new Minnesota Energy Fair, September 9-10, with a Solar Professional Day Sept. 8. By popular demand, we will be screening the June 2017 Energy Fair address by JB Straubel, Co-Founder of Tesla, on both Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. See speakers below, and stay tuned for the music lineup coming soon! Devon Cupery Engagement Manager, MREA

Announcing the Keynote Speakers! (All Access Pass required - Adult $15/day. Order here)

Tara Houska National Campaigns Director, Honor the Earth Saturday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. Tara Houska (Couchiching First Nation) is a tribal attorney based in Washington, D.C., the National Campaigns Director of Honor the Earth, and a former advisor on Native American affairs to Bernie Sanders. Learn more

Michael Noble Executive Director, Fresh Energy Sunday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m. Michael Noble is a 30-year energy leader, well-known for shaping and driving the major public policy innovations that are speeding Minnesota and the Midwest’s transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy. Learn more

Jason Edens Director, Rural Renewable Energy Alliance Saturday, September 9 at 1:00 p.m. Jason Edens is the founder and Director of the Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting energy poverty with solar power and ensuring that solar energy is accessible to all. Learn more

Special Film Screenings! (All Access Pass required - Adult $15/day. Order here)

Screening of JB Straubel, Co-Founder of Tesla Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Watch a video of the keynote address by Tesla Co-Founder JB Straubel from our Custer, Wisconsin Fair in June 2017! JB Straubel is the Chief Technical Officer and co-founder of Tesla Motors. Learn more

'Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry' Sunday, September 10 at 3:00 p.m. LOOK & SEE is an award-winning Sundance documentary and powerful cinematic portrait of Wendell Berry—farmer, activist, and undoubtedly one of America’s most significant living writers. More

'Sweet Land' movie America's first carbon neutral film! Saturday, September 9 at 4:00 p.m.  Sweet Land is the first carbon neutral film in the U.S., produced locally in Minnesota! It's a story of unlikely immigrant lovers whose struggle for integration in 1920’s America. Learn more

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