Energy Policy Analyst

The Utility Reform Network•Oakland, CA

8d•$80,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

TURN seeks a policy analyst to join TURN’s Energy Team of high-impact regulatory policy advocates. A strong applicant communicates effectively (written and oral) with all levels throughout the organization and the public, is committed to economic and racial justice, is a proactive and creative problem solver, has a technical background in energy and economics/finance/engineering, including strong quantitative skills, and is committed to holding energy providers accountable, advancing clean energy, and promoting safe utility service at affordable rates.

Requirements

Excellent Communicator: Communicates effectively (written and oral) with all levels throughout the organization and the public.
Socially Aware: Commitment to economic and racial justice.
Technical Familiarity with one or more of the following: (1) cost-benefit and present value financial analysis, (2) regression analysis and predictive modeling, (3) econometric, production cost or other types of simulation modeling, (4) economic analysis of utility investments, (5) regulatory accounting practices, (6) Tax law, (7) marginal cost methodologies, (8) risk assessment methodologies and statistical modeling.
Strong command of using Excel-based models.
Active Teamwork: Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork and through working independently.
Demonstrated understanding of the regulated natural gas and electric industry.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel/VBA Analysis: Proficiency in complex Excel modeling with VBA automation capabilities.
Programming Languages: Familiarity with Python, R, or similar language(s) for data analysis and modeling.
Experience with any of the following: utility financial models, demand forecasting, energy utility operations/engineering, equity/affordability metrics.

Responsibilities

Review utility testimony and workpapers in California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) cases and draft information requests to utilities.
Prepare written testimony on behalf of TURN in CPUC cases and defend the testimony in response to cross-examination at CPUC evidentiary hearings.
Represent TURN at CPUC workshops.
Help develop other TURN filings at the CPUC, such as comments and briefs, in conjunction with TURN’s attorneys.
Analyze and recommend TURN’s position on relevant legislative proposals.
Work with other TURN staff members to develop positions on emerging issues in energy policy and ratemaking, and the advocacy of those positions before the CPUC, the state legislature, media outlets, and in other forums.
Analyze utility cost forecasts for utility operations and capital investments.
Evaluate utility marginal cost analyses for purposes of allocating costs between customer classes.
Perform bill impact analyses of alternative rate designs.
Develop policies and methods for evaluating the costs and benefits of distributed energy resource investments.
Perform avoided cost analyses and cost-effectiveness analyses of alternative utility programs.
Analyze utility risk assessment and risk mitigation models for purposes of recommending cost-effective programs to promote safe utility operation.
Analyze the reasonableness of past utility spending related to wildfire mitigation, gas safety, energization, and other projects for cost recovery from ratepayers.
Evaluate the role of the regulated utility in competitive markets such as solar energy and electric vehicles.
Evaluate consumer impacts of wholesale energy market designs.