Energy Efficiency Intern
2024 Energy Efficiency Internship
The Energy Efficiency Internship is designed to help the NextZero team obtain a team member that is eager to learn about clean energy technologies and programs through a variety of assignments that will serve as both a productive program to further the goals of the NextZero programs for the benefit of MLP members and to serve as development opportunities for a motivated candidate.
The goal of this internship is for the individual to do hands on work with the programs that MMWEC provides its members, shadow each department member to learn the ins and outs of energy efficient department, and to gain a deep understanding of municipalities and the work that goes into the energy markets.
INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze data in NextZero Programs via Excel and present summaries in concise, easy-to-read tables and charts.
- Analyze data on contractor platforms (Virtual Peaker, ChargePoint, ENEL-X)
- Identify grants available through industry associations, federal and state agencies to help promote and pilot energy efficiency measures.
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations for members and customers.
- Perform energy savings and carbon reduction calculations for clean energy measures.
- Develop educational materials on decarbonization technologies, including induction cooktops, electric vehicles, Wifi thermostats and heat pumps.
- Attend MLP promotional events, assist with set up and help engage attendees.
- Help manage special projects, such as induction cooking program development, grant proposals for USDA funding for small business energy efficiency
- Develop methodologies for forecasting adoption of different clean energy technologies to help feed power portfolio work.
- Map out processes for workflows, including residential audits, customer sign ups, rebate fulfillment process, Connected Homes demand response program and other NextZero programs.
APPLICANTS FOR INTERNSHIP MUST BE
- Graduates of duly accredited senior secondary school (year 2023 or before).
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Not less than seventeen (17) years old on their last birthday
- Accepted for admission to, or already enrolled in, an accredited community college, college, or university having a course of study leading to a degree of Bachelor of Science in a relevant field.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY:
- Birth certificate or other acceptable proof of age
- Documentation of authorization to work in the United States
- Certified transcript of college or university scholastic record (if any)
- Proof of acceptance or enrollment in a community college, college or university
- Brief statement describing reason for applying for the Energy Efficiency Intern Program
- Personal resume including outside activities, hobbies, etc
- A letter of recommendation from school currently attended
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) eagerly accepts applications for employment from all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, GINA, marital status, gender identity, age, ancestry, veteran status, mental or physical disability, and political belief or affiliation.