Category: Recent Press Releases

  BROOKLYN, NY — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), announced Doseke Akporiaye as the organization’s Executive Director. Founded in 2005, WRISE is a national nonprofit working across the renewable energy economy with a broad purpose –  to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and equitable energy future by igniting the collective power […]

 Brooklyn, NY. — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), today announced that Kristen Graf, Executive Director, will be stepping down from WRISE at the end of this month. For over a decade, Kristen has been instrumental in spearheading new initiatives and has brought a genuine dedication to the growth of promoting diversity across […]

The seven aspiring solar professionals selected will attend RE+ in Anaheim WRISE and GRID Alternatives today announced the 2022 Rising Solar Fellowship recipients. The fellowship offers an opportunity for chosen individuals to network, receive mentorship, and professional development. Part of WRISE and GRID’s workforce diversity initiatives, the program is aimed at anyone identifying as a […]

  The solar industry is slated to expand exponentially with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which makes historic investments in solar energy. Some reports suggest that the industry could employ more than one million Americans by 2030. According to the Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s (IREC) 2021 National Solar Job Census, the […]

  Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is excited to welcome Neha Palmer to their Board of Directors. As a new board member, Neha will support the growing programs now offered across the full spectrum of renewable energy. Neha is the CEO of TeraWatt Infrastructure, which develops and owns large-scale electric vehicle charging […]

The eight Rising Solar Fellows selected are aspiring solar professionals looking to pursue a career in renewable energy WRISE and GRID Alternatives today announced the 2021 Rising Solar Fellowship recipients. The fellowship is an opportunity for individuals from diverse backgrounds who are interested in solar careers to network, receive mentorship and professional development. Part of […]

Newly launched public database provides conference organizers with access to qualified diverse speakers for public engagements. Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainability (WRISE) launched its new Speakers Bureau today. The Speakers Bureau is a public, searchable database of qualified speakers willing to speak, present and engage on renewable energy topics. The database will be an […]

The eight awardees will be recognized at WRISE virtual luncheon happening next month Brooklyn, NY —WRISE has selected six 2021 Rudd Mayer Memorial Fellows and two 2021 Wind at Our Backs Scholars. Each year, WRISE awards fellowships on a competitive basis to women and other underrepresented genders who are college students or recent graduates. The […]

Leaders from across the renewable industry will connect virtually this February for the inspiring event Brooklyn, NY — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) announced a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers for the upcoming Leadership Forum taking place virtually on February 15-18. The 2021 WRISE Leadership Forum Keynote Speakers are: Nwamaka Agbo, Founder […]

Brooklyn, NY —  Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) announced today that Becky Diffen, Lan Adair Sasa, Daniela Toleva and Yoomin Hong have joined the organization’s board of directors. These new board members represent the renewable industry at-large and bring new perspectives and expertise to support the growing programs now offered across the […]