Bret Pence

Bret’s work focuses on supporting the lively volunteer network in Northern Minnesota, of which he has been a member since its inception in 2014. He is a resource for energy efficiency and solar project consultation, as he previously worked for the Duluth based non-profit Ecolibrium3 in the field of community energy.  Bret obtained a Master of Art in Management (MAM), with a focus on sustainability and organizational development, from the College of St. Scholastica in 2010, and a BA from Colorado State University before there was a public internet (it’s true!). In between, he was a guide in the Rocky Mountain West and worked for REI. When he is not tinkering with solar panels and trying to figure out how to pinch another watt or two, he still tries to get outside as much as possible. Bret lives in a beautiful neighborhood in Duluth with his wife, Laura, and two sons, Colin and David.

You can reach Bret at bretpence@mnipl.org