Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) welcomes three new women to its Board of Directors. These new board members represent the renewable industry at large and will support the growing programs now offered across the full spectrum of renewable energy. Recently, Bloomberg NEF released their 2019 New Energy Outlook that projects nearly 50% of…
A seat at the table with Executive Director of WRISE, Kristen Graf
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). “I believe climate change is among one of the great puzzles and opportunities of our time,” she says. “And in…
WRISE recognizes women working toward a career in wind power
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) has selected six 2018 Rudd Mayer Memorial Fellows and five 2018 Wind at Our Backs scholars. The organization, which works to promote the education, professional development, and advancement of women in renewables, plans to recognize the award recipients at WRISE’s luncheon during AWEA’s WINDPOWER 2018 Conference & Exhibition…
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…
WoWE changes name to Women of Renewable Industries & Sustainable Energy (WRISE)
Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) announced a new name and logo today during a live, virtual event held before hundreds of supporters across the country. Under the new name, Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), the organization will continue to build on over 10 years of success working to advance women across the…