WRISE Houston

We didn't get the best photos, but we had the best time at our inaugural Coffee Hour! ☕💖 Thanks to each of you that came out bright and early to wake up over tea, coffee, and conversation. This was our first early morning networking event of the year, but it won't be our last -- we received overwhelmingly positive feedback and we'll be bringing this event back before the end of the year! Stay tuned~

Let's catch up while we wake up! ☕🍵 Come see us starting at 8am next Wednesday morning for "Coffee Hour" at Luce Coffee Roasters. WRISE Houston loves our happy hour networking events, but we wanted to set something up for the early birds among us. Sip some coffee or tea and catch up with old and new colleagues. No RSVP required, see you soon!

WRISE Houston's volunteer event at the Houston Botanic Garden was a fantastic experience full of hard work, community, and DIRT! 🌻 We helped out the Gardens by mulching the entrance area with truckloads of dirt to protect the native grasses from weeds and add some curb appeal to the facility. Thank you to all of our attendees that participated, it was a pleasure to meet and connect with all of you. Stay tuned for our next volunteer and wellness events happening later this year! We'll be keeping it cool for the summer with indoor yoga and more ☯️

This Monday, May 19th: Volunteer at the Houston Botanic Garden☀️🌻 Come network while helping maintain Houston's outdoor greenspace gem, the Houston Botanic Garden! Spend the morning making a difference, without taking PTO -- Although this event will be held during conventional work hours, check with your employer! Many offer dedicated volunteer-hours that are “use it or lose it.” RSVP in Advance, space is limited: https://lnkd.in/gBbH7myB Note: While many of our volunteer events are family-friendly, this iteration with the Houston Botanic Garden is adults only.

Monday, May 19th: Come volunteer with us and our friends at the Houston Botanic Garden!☀️🌻 Volunteers are invited to network while helping the Houston Botanic Garden maintain one of the best gems of the Houston area. Make a tangible difference with wetland trash pick-up, invasive species pulling, or general planting, depending on the highest priority of the day. Spend the morning making a difference, without taking PTO! Although this event will be held during conventional work hours, check with your employer! Many offer dedicated volunteer-hours that are “use it or lose it.” Many of our volunteer events are family-friendly, but this iteration with the Houston Botanic Garden is adults only. https://lnkd.in/gBbH7myB

This webinar allows you to opt in to have your info shared with WRISE hiring sponsors, excellent way to learn and be seen by companies hiring at the same time!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of ✨inspiration, connection, and celebration ✨at the iconic Gotham Hall in New York City on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Come raise a glass 🥂to the past, present, and future of a progressive and economically empowering renewable energy and sustainable industries. Together, we’ll honor the community that has powered two decades of progress—and set the stage for the future. 🙌📢This celebration will be one for the books—and we’d love to see you there. Early registration is now open, and space is limited! 🔗Register NOW: https://ow.ly/7P6e50VuhaN ... WRISE NY - Capital Region WRISE NYC WRISE DMV WRISE Arizona Chapter WRISE Dallas WRISE Boston WRISE Chicago Chapter WRISE Los Angeles WRISE Austin WRISE Houston

Our first Lunch and Learn of the year was a huge success! A massive thank you to our host, Wood Mackenzie, to each of our speakers (Jessica Rodriguez, Vanessa Tutos, and Sylvia Leyva Martinez and moderator (Michell Graham), and to our WRISE Houston community for an incredible showing and engaging Q&A! We learned SO much from this panel, but a few key takeaways regarding the IRA and recent Administration impacts included: ✴️ Uncertainty remains in the market, from a permitting perspective, as well as around which groups (suppliers, EPCs, developers, or offtakers) will take on the risk of tariffs and IRA changes. ✴️ While some might expect a reduction or elimination of IRA benefits would reduce offtaker willingness to contract, we've seen a record-breaking number of RFPs. ✴️ Using Q1 2025 as an indicator, many offtakers are not stepping down from their 2030 goals to reach net zero! ✴️ Demand is especially high in the data center and AI world, with Hyperscalers leading the charge to find load and green generation location parity. ✴️ The major tariffs currently impacting solar energy: ▫️ China – 10% + 10% - No impact for solar since the US does not import solar components from China; 6% increase in system cost for storage ▫️Mexico and Canada – 25% - Minimal impact for solar as only a few electrical components for inverter manufacturing are imported from this countries; 15% increase in system cost for storage ▫️Steel and aluminum – 25% - No impact on solar and storage as most steel is sourced domestically

TOMORROW, Mar. 25th - Inflation Reduction Act and Recent Executive Orders Panel Discussion - Just a few spots left‼️ ▪️RSVP in advance, this event WILL sellout: https://lnkd.in/gg3Ffmfv You won't want to miss this panel discussion where experts will delve into the future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and analyze the impact of President Trump's latest executive orders and policy actions. This session will explore how these developments influence renewable energy development, origination, and procurement. Lunch and parking validation provided thanks to our very generous sponsor, Wood Mackenzie. All interested parties welcome, regardless of gender identity!

📌 Lunch and Learn - Inflation Reduction Act and Recent Executive Orders Panel Discussion - Tuesday, March 25th @ 11:30 CT 📌 Join us for a panel discussion where our experts will delve into the future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and analyze the impact of President Trump's latest executive orders and policy actions. This session will explore how these developments influence renewable energy development, origination, and procurement. Featuring: – Vanessa Tutos, Vice President, Quanta Services, Inc. – Jessica Rodriguez, Manager, Lightsource bp – Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Principal Analyst, Wood Mackenzie – Michell Graham (Moderator), Chief Commercial Officer, Radial Power LLC RSVP in advance, this event WILL sellout: https://lnkd.in/gg3Ffmfv Key topics include: ▪️ The Inflation Reduction Act: Understanding its provisions and long-term implications for the renewable sector. ▪️ Executive Orders: Examining recent directives and their potential to reshape energy policies and market dynamics. ▪️ Industry Impact: Assessing the challenges and opportunities for renewable energy projects in light of new regulatory changes. Thanks to our very generous sponsor, Wood Mackenzie, lunch will be provided. All interested parties welcome, regardless of gender identity! https://lnkd.in/gg3Ffmfv