Campus Energy Manager

University of New Hampshire

9d•$57,590 - $102,850•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Hampshire seeks a Campus Energy Manager to lead campus energy strategy in support of the University's operational, financial, and environmental goals. The position combines energy markets, sustainability, data analytics, utility management, and strategic planning. It oversees campus energy procurement, participation in regional energy markets and demand response programs, administration of the University's Energy Management Information System (EMIS), and development of initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. The Campus Energy Manager works with campus leadership, engineers, utility providers, consultants, and regulatory stakeholders, and supports decisions affecting substantial annual energy expenditures. The role evaluates market opportunities, uses energy data to inform decisions, supports conservation initiatives, and contributes to the University's long-term energy strategy. Responsibilities include developing commodity procurement strategies; managing market participation, renewable energy credits, budgets, contracts, and demand response programs; owning the EMIS and overseeing campus metering and utility data; auditing utility bills and preparing reports; developing efficiency initiatives and reviewing capital projects; administering utility incentives and measurement and verification activities; monitoring energy regulations and policies; and communicating energy performance and conservation opportunities to campus stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Natural Resources, Business, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in energy management, utility procurement, energy markets, or a closely related field, including responsibility for analysis, budgeting, project development, or program administration.
Experience in one or more of energy markets, utility procurement, commodity purchasing, budgeting, financial analysis, or energy program management.
Experience implementing energy conservation measures, energy efficiency programs, or facilities-related operational initiatives.
Valid New Hampshire driver's license.
Knowledge of energy markets, utility rate structures, commodity procurement strategies, and demand response programs.
Strong analytical, financial, and quantitative skills, including experience evaluating energy pricing, budgets, and the economic performance of energy initiatives.
Familiarity with Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS), utility metering systems, and energy analytics platforms.
Ability to communicate technical, operational, and financial information effectively to diverse audiences.
Ability to develop recommendations and present findings to senior leadership based on technical, financial, and operational analyses.
Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and industry practices related to energy production, distribution, procurement, and conservation.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and safely access utility plants, distribution tunnels, manholes, and other utility infrastructure environments as required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification.
Experience with ISO New England wholesale electricity markets, demand response programs, or energy commodity risk management.
Experience with EnergyCAP or similar Energy Management Information Systems and utility incentive program administration.
Experience in higher education, healthcare, government, or other large institutional environments.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement short- and long-range energy commodity procurement strategies based on market conditions, price forecasts, risk objectives, and campus requirements.
Work with commodity brokers, financial advisors, and energy market consultants to evaluate and execute hedging strategies and mitigate market volatility exposure.
Monitor energy markets and recommend procurement strategy adjustments.
Manage University participation in Group Net Metering programs, including compliance and reporting.
Administer purchases and sales of electric and thermal Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
Develop, administer, and forecast annual budgets for energy commodities, utility expenditures, renewable energy credits, and related revenue streams.
Administer demand response participation, coordinate with CPower and other aggregators, and identify operational and load-management opportunities to reduce peak demand and capacity costs.
Work with Purchasing to develop and administer energy commodity contracts; serve as primary contact for contract administration and invoice approval.
Own and administer the University's Energy Management Information System (EMIS), including its development, integration, optimization, and continuous improvement.
Oversee campus electric, thermal, natural gas, and water metering infrastructure; provide functional oversight of meter data collection and supervise the Energy Systems Analyst and meter reading personnel.
Manage energy reporting and dashboard platforms for building- and campus-level performance monitoring, cost analysis, and operational decision-making.
Provide verified utility consumption and energy cost data to Facilities, Finance, the Sustainability Institute, and other stakeholders.
Audit utility bills for rate accuracy and billing errors and pursue corrections and recoveries as appropriate.
Prepare and submit energy data and consumption reports to external agencies and organizations, including the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Provide consumption and utility data for sustainability reporting, greenhouse gas inventories, and related campus initiatives.
Promote campus-wide energy conservation and efficiency; identify, develop, and implement projects that reduce utility consumption and operating costs.
Administer the University's Energy Efficiency Plant Fund and track project performance and savings.
Review capital construction and renovation projects and advise on cost-effective energy efficiency and energy management measures.
Serve as primary contact for utility incentive and rebate programs, identify eligible projects, and maximize incentive recovery.
Support measurement and verification (M&V) using accepted industry methodologies, including IPMVP, to confirm project performance and savings.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update campus energy efficiency standards and guidelines for maintenance, renovation, and construction.
Serve as the University's primary point of contact for ISO New England market participation and associated regional programs.
Monitor federal, state, and regional energy policies, regulations, and market developments; assess impacts and advise departmental leadership.
Support compliance with energy-related regulations, reporting obligations, and market participation rules.
Coordinate with the UNH Energy Task Force to develop and deliver programs that increase campus awareness of energy procurement, consumption, conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
Communicate energy performance, conservation opportunities, and utility cost information to campus stakeholders.
Represent Facilities on internal and external committees concerning energy strategy, utility management, sustainability, and resource conservation.