“I decided to be an engineer during high school, in large part because I had incredible science and math teachers who helped me make the connection between my passion for the outdoors and environmental work and a career,” Kristen Graf, executive director, Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) and a mechanical engineer, said. […]
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WRISE Member Profile: Meet Priyanka Duvvuru
Priyanka Duvvuru Investment Professional Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners 2017 WRISE Leadership Forum Co-Chair What is your favorite part of WRISE? My favorite part of WRISE is the Leadership Forum. It is an opportunity to meet women and men from across the renewable energy economy at an engaging, educational and fun event, which is why I am […]
Five Reasons to Attend the WRISE Leadership Forum
1. Expand your toolkit At the WRISE Leadership Forum experience hands on training focused on enhancing your leadership and career skills. The popular Principles in Practice sessions feature small interactive lecture and discussion break outs that will provide a deeper dive into skills and topics that drive the clean energy workforce. This year’s topics […]
WRISE Member Profile: Meet Meghan Nutting
Meghan Nutting Vice President of Goverment Affairs Sunnova 2017 WRISE Take Charge Committee What is your favorite part of WRISE? WRISE plays an incredibly important role in the industry– it provides women with a support network while also helping to further their careers and support their professional development. WRISE isn’t afraid to have difficult conversations […]
WoWE Expanding to Advance Women Across the Renewable Energy Spectrum
Providing more resources, networking, and programming beyond the wind industry sector Brooklyn, NY: Building on 10 years of successfully implementing Women of Wind Energy’s (WoWE) mission through proven infrastructure and progressive programming, WoWE is excited to take this next step in advancing women across the renewable energy spectrum. In order to fully live the WoWE mission […]
WRISE Member Profile: Meet Elizabeth Lachowitzer
Elizabeth “Liz” Lachowitzer Marketing Specialist Ulteig 2017 WRISE Leadership Forum Planning Commitee How did you get involved with WRISE? I was at a solar conference and met another industry professional who was very involved with the organization, Mallory. We talked about the upcoming WINDPOWER conference coming up and she encouraged me to come to the […]
Houston Chapter Holds Lunch ‘n’ Learn on “Managing Renewable Energy Assets”
The Houston WRISE Chapter held the second quarter Lunch and Learn on June 1, 2017. The luncheon was hosted by EDP Renewables, and focused on the topic of “Managing Renewable Energy Assets”. Attendance was at maximum capacity, and the discussion attracted a strong panel of speakers that included: Irina Pepper, Manager, Asset Management, Pattern Energy […]
WRISE Chicago hosts successful Lunch ‘n’ Learn
The Chicago Chapter of WRISE enjoyed a very engaging Lunch ‘n’ Learn with Stephanie Kushner, CEO of Broadwind Energy on June 13. Lunch and the meeting space were graciously sponsored by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Chicago. For those of you who could not make the event we wanted to share with you some […]
2017 WRISE Honors Announced at WINDPOWER 2017
Stephanie Kushner of Broadwind, Emily Williams of Edison Energy powered by Altenex and Michael Arquin of KidWind honored by WRISE, formerly WoWE at annual luncheon in Anaheim 05/25/17, 05:56 AM | Solar & Wind, Other Energy Topics The winners of the Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (formerly WoWE) Awards were announced at the annual luncheon […]
WRISE award winners honored at WINDPOWER 2017
The winners of the Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (formerly WoWE) Awards were announced at the annual luncheon held at AWEA’s WINDPOWER 2017 this week in California. The awards put the spotlight on professionals at the pinnacle of the industry and on the up-and-coming next generation of leaders. All three winners provide examples of achievement, […]