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.

#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…

Engaging Perspectives Features We Took the Risk
Had one of the best and most fun podcasts with Matthew Winklestine as a guest on his Engaging Perspectives marketing podcast series. While the majority of my past discussions on the book focuses primarily on the history of renewables or about the specific journeys of the 35 executives I featured in the book – or…

American Energy Society Names We Took the Risk “Best Biography About Cleantech”!
And with that, We Took the Risk becomes an award-winning book! As I continue to record and narrate the Audiobook for We Took the Risk, I received a much welcomed surprise that the American Energy Society has awarded the book the “Best Energy Biography/Biographies” for 2022! My sincerest thanks to the Society, as well as…

Your Renewables Career: Energy Careers & Leadership
Recap of a lecture given by Tom Weirich at the University of Houston as part of its prestigious Energy Career & Leadership Series.

Audiobook is Green-lit!
It’s been a while since I’ve updated you all on my writing journey with my book #WeTookTheRisk! After taking 2 months off, I’m excited to announce that the team at New Degree Press has confirmed that the audiobook is green-lit and will be released this Summer! Here are some of the details: ✔️ 2,502 books…

ESG Energized Podcast Interviews Tom Weirich
Had a truly great conversation with Delfina Govia on her Oil and Gas Global Network podcast named “ESG Energized” about We Took The Risk and all the transferable leadership traits and skillsets found in the broader energy sector. In order to power the renewables sector and pivot off the momentum of the Investment Reduction Act, we need all the talent we can find across the oil, gas & natural gas sectors. The door is wide open…
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