Native Sun is a native-led nonprofit that promotes renewable energy, energyefficiency and an equitable energy transition through education, workforce trainingand demonstration. We provide educational programs for K-12 schools as well asfor the community. We build connections and deliver adult education that is skills-based training for solar and wind energy installations and for energy efficiency

Robert “Bob” Blake is a tribal citizen of the Red Lake Nation, and is the Founder and CEO of Solar Bear. He is passionate about spreading the word of renewable energy through communication, cooperation, and collaboration. Solar Bear is a full service solar installation company. Our services include:1. Residential and Commercial Custom Solar Energy Systems2. EV Charging Stations and Energy Storage3. Energy Efficiency Projects such as LED Lighting, Windows and Insulation4. Assistance in Setting up Rebates and other Financial Incentives

PA 5715: Deliberating Science, Technology, & Environmental PolicySection 2: Tribal Energy TransitionsInstructors: Bob Blake & Gabe Chan2nd Half of Spring 2023:Tuesdays, 2:30 - 5:15 PMMar 14 - May 1, 20231.5 CreditsMore and more tribal communities in the United States are changing from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Renewable energy boosts tribal sovereignty and, at the same time, lessens environmental change.This course will join tribal leaders acrossNorth America interested in leading their community's change from fossil fuels to renewable energy. New laws provide money for energy and climate projects (the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) and the recent establishment of tribal energy development organizations; this course will look at the many paths to changing tribal energy reliance on fossil fuels.Bob Blake, a tribal citizen of Red Lake Nation and founder of Solar Bear and Native Sun Community Power Development, and Gabe Chan in the Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy Area at the Humphrey school, will lead the course.Following the semester, an optional week-long field experience from May 15 - 19 is available. Students will visit tribal nations in Minnesota and Wisconsin that are leading community-driven energy transition initiatives.

Lead IEI’s project execution arm, including design, engineering, project management,procurement, field operations and training, fostering Native cultural sensitivity whileensuring effectiveness, efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and customer satisfaction.● Continually evaluate and improve day-to-day operations, processes, personnel, andprocedures to ensure quality, speed, safety and value creation for our tribal partners.● Develop the short and long range tribal partnership strategy, aligning with theappropriate department heads.● Design the execution strategy and scope across the range of projects, aligning thesupporting department heads and teams accordingly.● Establish and track key performance indicators and metrics across cost, quality, time,etc. and continuously implement strategies and tactics for improvement.● Develop, maintain and create value for IEI through the development of partnerships andcost strategies established with key external engineering, procurement and constructionpartners, subcontractors, and suppliers.● Collaborate with key support functions to drive accountability and ensure measurementof operational and performance metrics through the implementation and use of efficienttracking systems.● Cultivate and maintain a culture of collaboration, accountability, trust, and customer /project focus across the organization, upholding the Indigenous values of theorganization.● Ensure operations are executed with high levels of safety, quality while encouragingcontinuous improvement, striving for best in class quality projects, QA and QC standards● Monitor industry trends and best practices in solar and energy storage in areas ofresponsibility, including advances in technology and implement best practices thatenhance customer value proposition while maximizing efficiency and value for our tribalpartners.

Connecting individuals and organizations with renewable energy resources and information. Connect, inspire, and engage communities in meaningful action on climate change. Helping build economically accessible renewable energy for everyone.

Worked with quality control, sales optimization, real time performance dashboards and reporting. Lead generation, qualification, appointment setting, and field sales. Point of purchase research marketing.

In service to the United States of America by protecting its agricultural and natural resources. Assisted and provided resource management and administrative support. Provided policy coordination and program management service in the area of real and personal property. Worked with proprietary data bases, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Patrolled college buildings and grounds, noting and reporting any suspicious activity. Monitored fire control systems, alarms and surveillance cameras. Enforced parking rules and regulations, assisted the community and student body. Worked with local law enforcement and EMS personal.