Cheers to Connection: CWEEL’s Nationwide Distributed Energy Happy Hour
On August 21, 2025, CWEEL members across the U.S. came together for a special evening of connection and collaboration during our Distributed Energy Happy Hour. Hosted simultaneously in multiple cities ... Read more
Ready to Volunteer? We have open Governing Council positions!
Applications for the listed positions are now closed. Thank you for your interest! CWEEL Governing Board – Solicitation for Applications for Open CWEEL board positions 2026-2028 Term The Governing Board ... Read more
CWEEL on the Rocks: A Rocky Mountain CWEEL Group Hike
A Summer Gathering with the Rocky Mountain Chapter The Rocky Mountain CWEEL group recently hosted a vibrant and laughter-filled summer event that perfectly embodied the CWEEL mission: connecting professionals, empowering women, ... Read more
CWEEL New England: Financial Literacy and Empowerment Event Recap
Fueling Futures: Empowering Women in Energy and Environment The Council on Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL), a division of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), is committed to ... Read more
CWEEL Impact: A Community Effort
At the Council on Women in Environmental and Energy Leadership (CWEEL), we are dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and connecting women across the globe. Our recent events highlight the incredible efforts ... Read more
Celebrating Energy Conservation: Highlights from the Kolkata Chapter’s CWEEL Session
Energy Conservation Day, observed on December 14, 2024, was a momentous occasion for the Kolkata Chapter. Held at the IISWBM Kolkata campus, the day was packed with engaging activities designed ... Read more
Celebrating Leadership: Welcome to CWEEL’s Newest Governing Council Members
Welcome to Our Newest CWEEL Governing Council Members! We are thrilled to announce the newest additions to the CWEEL Governing Council: Andrea Moshier, Sara Kharouf, Kjrsten Bobb, and Christy Cannon. ... Read more
Fuel Your Passion: Help Us Raise Funds and Lift Women in Energy
CWEEL Governing Council | Solicitation for Open Fundraising & Sponsorships Committee Position | 2025-2027 Term The Governing Council of the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) is ... Read more
Mentorship Matters: Lead CWEEL’s Mentorship Committee as Chair
CWEEL Governing Board | Solicitation for Open Mentorship Committee Position | 2025-2027 Term Applications are now closed. The Governing Board of the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership ... Read more
Learning, Networking, and Building Futures: Highlights from CWEEL’s AEE World 2024 Events
Thank You, CWEEL Members and AEE World Attendees, for a Wonderful Event! The Council on Women in Environmental and Energy Leadership (CWEEL) hosted a series of impactful events that brought ... Read more
Building Futures: AEE Kolkata Chapter Launches a CWEEL Group
Welcome, AEE Kolkata’s new CWEEL Group! We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for the Council on Women in Environmental and Energy Leadership (CWEEL) as we join hands with ... Read more
CWEEL New England Energizing Connections with Distributed Networking
Plug Into the Network: Energizing Connections On August 22nd, the Council on Women in Environmental and Energy Leadership (CWEEL) New England group hosted its first distributed networking event, aptly named ... Read more
Driving Change: New CWEEL Group Launch for the Greater Toronto Area
Celebrating the Launch of the Greater Toronto Area’s CWEEL Group The Association of Energy Engineers Greater Toronto Area Chapter (AEE-GTA) is thrilled to announce the successful launch of a new ... Read more
Empower, Connect, and Inspire: CWEEL’s Exciting Lineup for AEE World 2024
Get ready to join us at AEE World 2024 in Nashville, TN, from September 25-27! CWEEL is thrilled to present a series of dynamic events designed to empower, connect, and ... Read more
Elevate Your Impact: Open International Leadership Role on CWEEL’s Governing Council
CWEEL Governing Board | Solicitation for Open International Volunteer Position | 2025-2027 Term Applications are now closed. The Governing Board of the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership ... Read more
Lead with Light: Meet Kristie Teoh
Meet Kristie Teoh, Scholarships & Awards Committee Chair for CWEEL Kristie Teoh is not only shaping the future of energy conservation at Cox Enterprises but also illuminating the path for ... Read more
Become a Voice for the Community: Apply to Our Open Governing Council Positions
CWEEL Governing Board | Solicitation for Two (2) Open CWEEL board positions | 2025-2027 Term Applications are now closed. The Governing Board of the Council on Women in Energy & ... Read more
Empowering CWEEL: Strategies for Group Growth and Engagement
Strategies for CWEEL Group Growth and Engagement The Rocky Mountain Association of Energy Engineers (RMAEE) chapter has implemented new strategies in 2024 to help advance their commitment to fostering community, ... Read more
Energizing Futures: Celebrating NJAEE’s CWEEL Group Inaugural Milestone
Celebrating the Inaugural NJAEE CWEEL Group In-Person Event! In a milestone moment for both sustainability and gender equality, the newly established NJAEE CWEEL group held its inaugural event, setting the ... Read more
Elevating Equality: Insights from CWEEL’s Male Energy Champions for Gender Equality
On June 27, 2024, the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) hosted a barrier-breaking panel discussion on Male Energy Champions for Gender Equality. Our event united voices from diverse ... Read more
Lead with Light: Meet Cara Olmsted
Meet Cara Olmsted, Co-Chair of CWEEL Cara is an inspiring energy industry leader and current Co-Chair for the Council on Women in Environmental and Energy Leadership (CWEEL) who has adapted ... Read more
Lead with Light: Meet Deborah Lenny
Meet Deborah (Deb) Lenny, Co-Chair of CWEEL Deb is a trailblazer in the energy sector and Co-Chair for the Council on Women in Environmental and Energy Leadership (CWEEL). With a ... Read more
Empowering Women in the Green Economy: Insights from CWEEL’s International Women’s Day Panel
On March 7, 2024, the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion in honor of International Women’s Day. The event brought together industry leaders, experts, and ... Read more
Open CWEEL Governing Council Position
The Governing Board of the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) is seeking to fill one CWEEL board position effective March 1, 2024. Each CWEEL board member ... Read more
Exciting Launch of CWEEL – NJ Group: A Celebration of Collective Achievement!
It brings us immense joy and gratitude to announce that CWEEL – NJ CWEEL Group launched on November 2nd, 2003. We extend a profound appreciation to Laurie Weigand, Deb Lenny, ... Read more
Farewell Letter from Laurie
It is time to wrap up my tenure as chair of the Governing Council for CWEEL. It has been just over 15 years since the concept of CWEEL was born.As ... Read more
2023 CWEEL Achievements
Milestones This year, CWEEL marks many significant milestones that require our attention and acknowledgment of their import, accolades for, and appreciation of those who have contributed to the advancement and ... Read more
Open CWEEL Governing Council Position
The Governing Board of the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) is seeking to fill a CWEEL governing council position effective January 1 2024. Each CWEEL governing ... Read more
CWEEL Jordan Energy Talks 2023 Webinar Series
CWEEL Jordan launched an Energy Talks webinar series in June and ended in October. Ms. Suhair Al Mhairat CEM®, REP™, CSDP, CWEEL Jordan liaison officer hosted male and female speakers ... Read more
ABOVE THE CURVE: ADAPTING CHAT-BASED AI INTO PROFESSIONAL WORKFLOWS
Recently, CWEEL – SoCal chapter enjoyed its first Zoom presentation which was titled: “Above the Curve: Adapting Chat-Based AI Into Professional Workflows”. The presenters were Trevor Nelson and Kenza Nelson ... Read more
SEEING CWEEL: ELIZABETH ENGOREN
In the words of her nominator Amalia Cuadra, “I am proud to nominate Elizabeth Engoren, PE, in recognition of her commitment to building sustainability and her support to other emerging ... Read more
SEEING CWEEL: MARISSA DANZY
In Her Own Words What is a fun fact about you?I have a twin and I was once a professional double dutch jumper; a speed jumper to be exact for ... Read more
SEEING CWEEL: NATHALIE OSBORN
Seeing CWEEL Feature Member: Nathalie Osborn In the words of her nominator, “Nathalie has been a CWEEL speaker on Powering Positivity and joined CWEEL and began volunteering with the Career ... Read more
How Submitting an Article to AEE’s Journal Changed My Career
In 2020, while I was a CWEEL Chapter Liaison, we were notified there was an opportunity to submit an article to the inaugural, all-woman authored version of the International Journal ... Read more
Seeing CWEEL: Christina DiBeraRdino
In the words of her nominator, “Christina has served on our Career Advancement Committee and has made numerous contributions in helping us to plan and moderate our training webinars. She ... Read more
9-Step Guide To Ask for a Promotion
Getting a promotion takes some convincing, so you’re going to have to use those storytelling skills to show your boss that you deserve it. Just try to make sure that ... Read more
CWEEL Governing Council Open Positions
CWEEL Governing Board – Solicitation for Applications for Open CWEEL board position 2023-2025 Term The Governing Board of the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) is seeking ... Read more
SEEING CWEEL: DEANNA SASSOROSSI
Deanna serves on the advisory board of the CWEEL New England group. She has enjoyed connecting with other passionate women with similar interests through CWEEL. She shared, “We often get ... Read more
Seeing CWEEL: Kayla deCarr
In Her Own Words Tell us about your career journey. I started working in the energy space shortly after graduating college as an AmeriCorps volunteer in Connecticut. I worked on ... Read more
Seeing CWEEL: Maura Appleberry
Maura described her previous roles and professional journey below: I began my junior year of high school doing battery research after school at a university in my hometown. I focused ... Read more
Seeing CWEEL: Allison Muehe
In the words of her nominator, “Allison is knowledgeable in energy efficiency auditing and I am impressed with her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to the energy efficiency field. She is ... Read more
CWEEL Uganda Participates in Podcast
GiZ, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, organized a Clean Energy Expo 2022 at former Market Grounds in Arua City, Uganda. The objective of the Energy ... Read more
Engaging Male Allies in the Energy Sector
On October 25, 2022, CWEEL hosted a panel discussion titled “Male Energy Champions for Gender Equality.” Bikash Pandey (Winrock International), Jay Doeden (Deloitte Consulting), Quintin Pastrana (WEnergy Global Pte, Ltd), ... Read more
Seeing CWEEL: Andrea Moshier
In the words of her nominator, “I’m nominating Andrea for her commitment to and leadership within the energy sector over her 20+ year career through participation and presentations in AEE ... Read more
Seeing CWEEL: Lauren Rueda
Lauren has numerous professional accomplishments, including speaking at national conferences like AEE World, volunteer work with the SLO Climate Coalition to advocate for a city-wide commitment to net-zero carbon emissions ... Read more
New Governing Council Member: Kiersten Washle
We are pleased to announce Kiersten Washle will be joining the CWEEL Governing Council in January of 2023 as the Career Development Committee Chair. Kiersten Washle, LEED Green Associate, LFA, ... Read more
Seeing CWEEL: Altramese Roberts-Tompkins
In the words of her nominator Altramese, “is a brilliant woman! She is very engaged in her role on the CWEEL board and outside of her professional role in working ... Read more
Seeing CWEEL: Alexa Stone
Alexa comes from a line of strong women and credits her mother as an inspiration, “My mom is an amazing woman. An immunologist who was a Chief of the National ... Read more
CWEEL Governing Council Member Solicitation 2023-2025
CWEEL Governing Board – Solicitation for Applications for Open CWEEL Governing Council position 2023-2025 Term The Governing Board of the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) is ... Read more
Seeing CWEEL: Hadas Webb
Hadas Webb is currently the Deputy Director of Browning the Green Space, a nonprofit that, “was born from the realization that people of color often receive more than their fair ... Read more
