Energy Efficiency Internship

MMWEC • Ludlow, MA

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About The Position

The Energy Efficiency Internship supports the NextZero team through hands-on assignments involving clean energy technologies and programs. The intern will contribute to NextZero program goals for MMWEC members while developing professional skills. The role includes working with programs provided to members, shadowing department members to learn the department’s work, and gaining an understanding of municipalities and energy markets.

Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) supports Massachusetts municipal utilities with innovative, sustainable, and reliable energy solutions. It describes itself as a leader in the energy industry, with 50 years of public power joint action and a collaborative approach focused on serving local communities.

Rate of pay: $20 per hour.

Requirements

• Accepted for admission to or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working with datasets, formulas, pivot tables, and charts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize data and present findings clearly and concisely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data in NextZero programs using Excel and present summaries in concise, easy-to-read tables and charts.
• Analyze data on contractor platforms, including Virtual Peaker and ChargePoint.
• Identify grants from industry associations and federal and state agencies to promote and pilot energy efficiency measures.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for members and customers.
• Calculate energy savings and carbon reductions for clean energy measures.
• Develop educational materials on decarbonization technologies, including induction cooktops, electric vehicles, Wi-Fi thermostats, and heat pumps.
• Attend MLP promotional events, assist with setup, and engage attendees.
• Help manage special projects, such as induction cooking program development and grant proposals for USDA funding for small business energy efficiency.
• Develop methodologies for forecasting adoption of clean energy technologies to support power portfolio work.
• Map workflows and processes, including residential audits, customer signups, rebate fulfillment, the Connected Homes demand response program, and other NextZero programs.
• Shadow department members and learn about the department’s work, municipal utilities, and energy markets.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed