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,” […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]