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Energy Solutions Job Opportunity: Solar Programs, Project Manager II - Consumer ProtectionEnergy Solutions


Posted May 3, 2023

We are currently seeking a full-time Solar Programs Project Manager II - Consumer Protection to join our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) team. As a member of the DERs team, you will assist with driving customer participation in programs that incentivize the adoption of distributed and community solar. Solar energy is critical in driving our nation’s progress toward a decarbonized grid, and you will play a material role in helping our team make this future a reality. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future.

Daily responsibilities including but not limited to:

  • Respond to incoming calls and emails to Illinois Adjustable Block Program Consumer Complaint Center
  • Document and categorize complaints received
  • Update public-facing Consumer Protection Database
  • Follow established SOPs for complaint resolution, including communicating directly with solar vendors and customers
  • Document statistics and contributing to disciplinary and complaint reporting
  • Perform periodic review of registered vendor marketing materials to ensure compliance with program guidelines
  • Provide educational materials related to consumer protection requirements and best practices for new vendors and vendor designees
  • Contribute to educational workshops on consumer protection topics such as marketing best practices and program requirements

CLICK HERE to read the full job description and to apply.

 

Virtual Peaker to be Featured at Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) Leadership ConferenceVirtual Peaker

Posted May 3, 2023

May 2, 2023; Louisville, KY  – Virtual Peaker, the only end-to-end, self-service distributed energy resources (DER) management platform for utilities on the market today announced founder and CEO, Dr. William (Bill) Burke will be a featured speaker at the Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) Leadership Conference May 8–10, 2023 in Memphis, TN.

The 47th PLMA Conference will offer real-world insights into flexible load management, distributed energy resources (DERs) as grid resources, decarbonization, and EV grid impacts. Dr. Burke will discuss virtual power plants (VPPs) and the orchestration of DERs during a panel “Defining a Buzzword: Virtual Power Plants and the Orchestration of Distributed Energy Resources” on May 9. Adam Light, Sr. Solution Manager, Grid Products from Portland General Electric (PGE) will join Burke on the panel.

VPPs have the potential to offset or provide 14 percent of U.S. peak electric power demand in 2050, according to a recent report by RMI. By 2030, RMI predicts VPPs could reduce peak demand by 60 gigawatts (GW), cutting annual power sector expenditure by $17 billion through avoided generation build-out, decreased wholesale energy costs, and avoided or deferred transmission and distribution investments. “However, barriers related to wholesale market value, retail offerings, and consumer awareness must be addressed to unlock the full potential of VPPs,” the report states. Virtual Peaker is a founding member of RMI’s Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3) alongside companies like Google Nest, Ford, and SunPower.

The definition of VPPs remains somewhat ambiguous across the energy industry. The PLMA panelists will address questions and topics around use cases, control frameworks, and operational approaches for VPPs, and engage audience members to move toward a clearer definition.

“Utilities need a common language for discussing VPPs,” said Burke. “Definitions are perhaps the first obstacle we need to overcome. Right now, many people still aren’t exactly sure what a VPP is and exactly how it can be used.”

The PLMA session will focus on defining the three distinct parts of a VPP: DERs, aggregation, and grid integration along with operational control models for VPPs. Panelists will discuss how a VPP brings together an aggregation of hundreds or thousands of DER devices, distributed across a service territory at homes and businesses, to provide value to the grid via integrated control by grid operators. Use cases will include PGE’s plan to use VPPs to help achieve its decarbonization goals in step with the Paris Climate Accords and highlight the utility’s numerous retail VPPs established through demand-side programs for commercial and industrial (C&I) or residential customers.

To learn more here about VPPs: use cases, operational models, and the evolving market.

CLICK HERE to read the full press release.

 

Energy Solutions Job Opportunity: DERs Energy Programs, Senior Project ManagerEnergy Solutions


Posted May 3, 2023

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. For 28 years, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers. 

Energy Solutions is currently seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager to join our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) team. As a member of the DERs team, you will assist with driving customer participation in programs that incentivize the adoption of various DERs including; distributed solar, energy storage, demand response, microgrids, and electric vehicle grid integration. These leading-edge energy technologies are critical in driving our nation’s progress toward a decarbonized grid, and you will play a material role in helping our team make this future a reality. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future in California and beyond. 

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Managing overall direction, execution, quality control and completion of project deliverables 
  • Developing and managing multiple complex project budgets and tasks with minimal oversight 
  • Facilitating the progress of a new program launch and manage a portfolio of projects 
  • Communicating project progress to management and clients 
  • Interacting with customers, clients, and external collaborators 
  • Conducting market research and data analysis 
  • Tracking of industry trends and other market changes that impact energy efficiency 
  • Leading proposal content development efforts 
  • Organizing and facilitating in-person meetings, conference calls, and facilitated collaboration sessions 
  • Conducting program status meetings, capture escalations, and resolve 

CLICK HERE to read the full job description and to apply.

 

Energy Solutions Job Opportunity: DERs Energy Programs, Project Manager IIEnergy Solutions


Posted May 3, 2023

Energy Solutions is currently seeking a full-time Energy Programs Project Manager II to join our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) team. As a member of the DERs team, you will assist with driving customer participation in programs that incentivize the adoption of various DERs including; distributed solar, energy storage, demand response, microgrids, and electric vehicle grid integration. These leading-edge energy technologies are critical in driving our nation’s progress toward a decarbonized grid, and you will play a material role in helping our team make this future a reality. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future in California and beyond.

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Overall direction, management, quality control and completion of project deliverables
  • Developing and managing multiple complex project budgets and tasks with minimal oversight
  • Managing the design and implementation of multiple projects and bringing them to conclusion
  • Communicating project progress to management and clients
  • Interacting with customers, clients, and external collaborators
  • Conducting market research and data analysis, and generating development of long-term strategies that will help keep our Eastern practice area growing
  • Tracking of industry trends and other market changes that impact energy efficiency
  • Leading proposal content development effort

CLICK HERE to read the full job description and to apply.

 

Energy Solutions Job Opportunity: Senior Solar EngineerEnergy Solutions


Posted May 3, 2023

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Solar Engineer to join our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) team. As a member of the DERs team, you will assist with driving customer participation in programs that incentivize the adoption of various DERs including; distributed solar, energy storage, demand response, microgrids, and electric vehicle grid integration. These leading-edge energy technologies are critical in driving our nation’s progress toward a decarbonized grid, and you will play a material role in helping our team make this future a reality. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future in North America and beyond.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide subject matter expertise to verify viable PV designs and engineered solutions in support of project development and construction including; reviewing site information and installation suitability, environmental limitations, structural limitations, etc.
  • Manage and assign technical support requests
  • Manage technical key performance indicators (KPIs) and review and track timelines
  • Oversee team of engineering project managers and subcontractors
  • Participating in and presenting engineering work at client meetings
  • Lead the overall direction, management, quality control, and completion of project deliverables.
  • Monitor the progress of projects and communicating progress to management and clients
  • Support development of proposals and business development efforts

CLICK HERE to read the full job description and to apply.

 
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