Follow Tom as he keeps you updated on the book, gives sneak peeks to some of the chapters, and pays tribute to some of the executives that created an impact in the U.S. renewables industry.
2025 WRISE Solar Power Fellowship Book Donation
After writing We Took the Rise, one of my bi-annual highlights of the year are donating the book to the newest cohort of WRISE & Grid Alternatives Solar Power Fellows at RE+. This presentation follows my previous donation this year to the 2025 Rudd Wind Fellows cohort at Cleanpower 2025. It’s been a true honor…
2025 Rudd Mayer Fellows Presentation @ Cleanpower
I’m excited to collaborate again with Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) at CLEANPOWER 2025 to mentor and present the 2025 Rudd Mayer Fellows with my book, We Took the Risk, which celebrates the original risktakers in the US renewable energy industry. Join me and the new Fellows at the WRISE / EmpowHER…
Reflecting on Two Years of We Took the Risk
When I started my book-writing journey back with initial research in 2021, I never imagined the impact We Took the Risk would have after it launched on October 1, 2022, and the “staying power” it continues to have as I cross over 7,000 copies sold nationwide. It’s with this milestone anniversary that I’m reflecting on…
Congrats to the Sustainable Justice HBCU Fellows!
Spent this Friday morning being inspired and proud by the 2024 Sustainable Justice HBCU Fellows! 👊🏼 The Sustain Our Future Foundation hosted a virtual closing ceremony, honoring fellows from the most recent edition of the Sustainable Justice HBCU Fellowship. This initiative aims to build a new generation of sustainability leaders with a strong environmental justice…
REAL Houston Hosts Young Professionals Career Night
What an inspiring evening last night was with some amazing young professionals talking about #WeTookTheRisk! Two years after publishing the book with New Degree Press, I’m so grateful it’s continuing to make an impact. \Thanks to the over 120 interested colleagues who RSVPed and the 70+ who made it to the Renewable Energy Alliance -…
#1 on Audible for Renewable Energy
Heading into the office on this rainy morning to great news that #WeTookTheRisk is ranked the #1 new release on Audible for renewable energy! I was excited to launch the audiobook alongside my publisher, New Degree Press earlier this week. In addition to this incredible milestone, the book also hit sales of over 4,500 copies and growing. I’ll be honest…
Audiobook is LIVE!
I’m both proud and excited to let you know that the audiobook for We Took the Risk was just released LIVE on Amazon, Audible & Apple iTunes! Here are some quick links to download the audiobook: AmazonApple / iTunesAudible Alternatively, you can type in “We Took the Risk” or “Tom Weirich” and the audiobook will…
Solar Fellows Taking the Risk
Aside from providing professional networking and business opportunities, RE+ Las Vegas has always been a special event for me on a personal level. It’s given many of us in the solar industry the opportunity to celebrate milestones, support philanthropic and educational efforts, and invest in the next generation of renewables superstars, known as the “Solar Fellows”. This year’s events will be gathering over 40,000 solar and storage focused technology providers, investors…
Alumnus Documents Origins of the Renewables Industry
What a surprise to open up the Spring edition of the Georgetown Magazine and to find my interview with Gabrielle Barone front and center in the Alumni Authors section! Click below to read the full article! Thanks to Gabrielle and Georgetown University / Georgetown University McDonough School of Business for featuring #WeTookTheRisk and for spreading the word that the renewableenergy industry is open for business! Continued thanks to Eric Koester & New…
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