Women make up about a third of U.S. wind and solar energy jobs, higher than other technology fields. Sarah Fischer’s journey into the renewable energy field began with a high school French teacher whose husband had been a child slave in Haiti. The couple opened Fischer’s eyes to human rights and international development issues and […]
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Why the Renewable Industry Is Looking to Recruit and Retain Diverse Talent || MediaPlanet
The renewable energy market continues to report record growth. Global wind capacity is on track to hit 800 GW by 2021, and the emerging energy storage market is expected to reach 125 GW of capacity in the next decade. The U.S. solar industry is on track to add 15 GW of Photovoltaic (PV) capacity annually […]
A seat at the table with Executive Director of WRISE, Kristen Graf || Windpower Engineering and Development
Kristen Graf is a self-professed math and science nerd who loves puzzles, and is currently the Executive Director of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy or WRISE (formerly Women of Wind Energy or WoWE). Kristen Graf, Executive Director of WRISE “I believe climate change is among one of the great puzzles and opportunities of our time,” […]
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) works with industry leaders to support a diversified workforce at WINDPOWER 2018
Six Rudd Mayer awardees will be joined by five Wind at Our Backs Scholars and recognized during the WRISE Luncheon Brooklyn, NY —WRISE has selected six 2018 Rudd Mayer Memorial Fellows and five 2018 Wind at Our Backs scholars and plans to recognize them at the group’s luncheon on Wednesday, May 9th during the WINDPOWER 2018 […]
WRISE Member Profile: Meet Krista Zappone
Krista Zappone Operations and Maintenance Manager Senvion WRISE Member How did you get involved with WRISE? I was first told about WRISE during my time at Northwest Renewable Energy Institute (NWREI). The first part of my career had me very busy, but when I happened to be in Las Vegas during the WINDPOWER 2014 […]
No Woman, No Cry: Lack of Cleantech Female Leaders Limits Power & Utility Progress || CleanTechnica
Power and utility companies are facing a period of real transformation: how energy is produced, who generates it, the ways it is sold, what distribution networks look like. The P&U sector is starting to hear from clients and the investment community that the business models of yesterday are no longer relevant for today’s marketplace. Since energy is, […]
WRISE Member Profile: Meet Tena Monson
Featured WRISE Member: Tena Monson Director of Solar Development Geronimo Energy Twin Cities Chapter Leader How did you get involved with WRISE I was recruited by the then Twin Cities Chair when I first started in the renewable energy industry. I have only worked in solar but was still roped in to WRISE, which was […]
Winter 2018 WRISE Movers and Shakers
Former Women of the Year Dora Nakfuji is now Executive Strategy Consultant with Kamehameha Schools. Terry Denning founded Wind Wayze LLC. 2018 WRISE Sponsor Orrick was named North America’s Most Innovative Law Firm by Financial Times. Teran Smith is now Senior Director of Origination at Scout Clean Energy. 2017 Leadership Forum Sponsor Geronimo Energy funded […]
Houston Chapter Holds Lunch ‘n’ Learn on “Navigating Renewable Energy Policy”
On December 14th, the Houston Chapter hosted a successful Lunch and Learn on Renewable Energy Policy. Panelists shared their insights on the current energy policy landscape, as well as efforts the industry has undertaken to promote stability and growth for wind and solar resources. Their discussion highlighted recent policy challenges and opportunities and explored our […]
WRISE Member Profile: Meet Hannah Hunt
Hannah Hunt Senior Analyst, Data and Industry Analysis American Wind Energy Association DC/MD/VA Chapter Leader How did you get involved with WRISE I learned about WRISE through my co-workers at AWEA. I’ve worked at AWEA since 2014, and we’ve been lucky to host the WRISE Leadership Forum for many years at AWEA’s Fall Symposium. What […]