Join MRES and become a part of the
renewable energy transition!

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

Membership Benefits:

  • Support the renewable energy transition in Minnesota

  • Promote educational initiatives

  • Free admission to monthly speakers

  • Engagement opportunities at events, festivals, and conferences

  • $25 discount on solar site assessments 

  • Discounted solar rental equipment 

  • Eligibility to serve on MRES committees 

  • Voting privileges (1 vote per membership) 

Membership Levels

  • For students, seniors 65+ and low-income individuals, the discount membership offers a low-budget option that allows everyone the opportunity to get involved.

    Benefits include:

    • $25 discount on solar site assessments 

    • Discounted solar rental equipment 

    • Discounted MRES merchandise 

    • Ability to serve on MRES committees 

    • Voting privileges (1 vote per membership) 

  • The basic membership is our standard option for individuals. Join MRES today and help support the renewable energy transition!

    Benefits include:

    • $25 discount on solar site assessments 

    • Discounted solar rental equipment 

    • Discounted MRES merchandise 

    • Ability to serve on MRES committees 

    • Voting privileges (1 vote per membership) 

  • Designed for sole proprietors, small contractors (1-3 employees), and non-profits, our basic business membership offers a combination of discounts and promotional benefits.

    • Includes a Basic Individual Membership for your primary representative

    • Your organization listed and link added to the MRES Supporters page

    • Ability to use MRES logo to highlight your support of renewable energy in Minnesota

    • Primary listing in our "Find an Installer" section of our Resources page

    • Discount individual membership rates for your employees

    • Solar installers who wish to accept our Independent Site Assessments will be placed on a list for customers to contact.

    Business memberships allow MRES to thrive. Through funding, event sponsorship, and partnerships, MRES and our business members are helping to facilitate a renewable energy transition in Minnesota.

    The Solar Boat Regatta, Eco Experience, and Sustainability Tour offer event sponsorship opportunities, while our monthly newsletter, speaker series, and various tabling events are excellent for promotional content. Support MRES today and help shepherd Minnesota into its energy future.

  • Designed for most businesses, our sustaining business membership offers additional discounts and promotional benefits.

    • Basic Individual Membership for your primary representative

    • Your organization listed and link added to the MRES Supporters page

    • Ability to use MRES logo to highlight your support of renewable energy in Minnesota

    • Primary listing in our "Find an Installer" section of our Resources page

    • Discount individual membership rates for your employees

    • Solar installers who wish to accept our Independent Site Assessments will be placed on a list for customers to contact.

    • Introduction of your organization to our members and the public through our website, newsletter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

    Business memberships allow MRES to thrive. Through funding, event sponsorship, and partnerships, MRES and our business members are helping to facilitate a renewable energy transition in Minnesota.

    The Solar Boat Regatta, Eco Experience, and Sustainability Tour offer event sponsorship opportunities, while our monthly newsletter, speaker series, and various tabling events are excellent for promotional content. Support MRES today and help shepherd Minnesota into its energy future.

  • Designed for larger businesses, our premier business membership offers the features of our sustaining business membership, plus additional discounts and promotional benefits, including:

    • Basic Individual Membership for your primary representative

    • Your organization listed and link added to the MRES Supporters page

    • Ability to use MRES logo to highlight your support of renewable energy in Minnesota

    • Primary listing in our "Find an Installer" section of our Resources page

    • Discount individual membership rates for your employees

    • Solar installers who wish to accept our Independent Site Assessments will be placed on a list for customers to contact.

    • Introduction of your organization to our members and the public through our website, newsletter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

    • Social media outreach opportunities

    • 1 complimentary day of use of MRES solar trailer ($150 value), not including transport

    • Basic level sponsorship of the Solar Boat Regatta or Sustainability Tour

    • Early opportunities to be involved in projects and Partner recognition programs

    Business memberships allow MRES to thrive. Through funding, event sponsorship, and partnerships, MRES and our business members are helping to facilitate a renewable energy transition in Minnesota.

    The Solar Boat Regatta, Eco Experience, and Sustainability Tour offer event sponsorship opportunities, while our monthly newsletter, speaker series, and various tabling events are excellent for promotional content. Support MRES today and help shepherd Minnesota into its energy future.


American Solar Energy Society & MRES Joint membership

$60.00

With your basic membership, MRES joins with ASES in offering a combined membership for $60. This saves you $15/year. ASES benefits include:

  • Printed and digital subscription to Solar Today magazine

  • 15% discount for attendance at the National Solar Conference

  • Access to the ASES Online Community to connect, collaborate and engage with others

  • Participate in the ASES Mentor Match Program to grow your network and expand your professional goals in the renewable energy space.You also receive a discount on the ASES National Solar Conference (15% discount).