Graf: Currently, women represent about 25 to 30% of the workforce in solar and wind, and only a small percentage of them are women of color, so no, women are not yet adequately represented in the renewable energy sector. Pmu: How important a role do women currently play in the renewable energy space? Are women represented adequately in the industry? There are a lot of great women across renewables we believe will find even greater value in our work now. Just looking at the scale of the solar job market – it’s one of the largest and fastest growing in all of energy. While our paid membership is a fraction of that, I believe this transition will translate into significant growth in participation as well as membership. Graf: We currently have more than 3,500 people participating in our programs. Pmu: How many members do you currently have, and what do you think the expansion of your mandate will do for your membership? This was also reflected in the needs of many of our stakeholders, who wanted to see us use the organization’s successful 10-year history of programming, chapters, network and sphere of influence to support women across the renewable energy spectrum. Kristen Graf (Graf): Through ongoing conversations with many of our supporters, we recognized the call to broaden our scope. Pv magazine USA (pmu): What led the Women of Wind Energy to become WRISE?
This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. At Powin, we see our ability to think differently as a key to our success and are committed to partnering with customers, suppliers, and talented individuals who bring their lenses to the future of renewable energy.įind more information about Powin’s career opportunities here: /company.William Shakespeare’s Juliet once pondered (and we paraphrase): “What’s the big deal about a name?” In the case of the reconstituted Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), the answer is “plenty.”įormerly the “Women of Wind Energy,” the new group will focus on making sure women are fully represented in the renewable energy sectors, including the fastest growing segment of solar. Executive Director Kristen Graf sat down with pv magazine USA to explain what the name change means. Powin’s belief is that the renewable energy sector should be a place where all can build a successful and thriving career. Yesterday afternoon, Terri had the honor of introducing the WRISE keynote speaker, Colette Pichon Battle, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Center for Law & Policy. “Through that chapter, I have met some fantastic women that I have kept in touch with, helped, been helped by, and who have advised me on each stage of my career,” said Terri. Our VP of Commercial Execution Terri Denning co-created the San Diego chapter of the organization almost 20 years ago. Many of our team members participate in WRISE through national conferences, including the Leadership Forum, and their local chapters. Powin is pleased to sponsor WRISE’s Leadership Forum and its mission to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and equitable energy future by igniting the collective power of community.
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On Tuesday, Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) kicked off a two-day conference combining professional development with tools to advance renewable energy.
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