Public Policy Associate, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships – Massachusetts

Organization: Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

Position Title: Public Policy Research and Analysis Associate

Location: Lexington, Massachusetts

Hours and Compensation: Full-time

Application Deadline: Position open until filled

Description: Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (“NEEP”) is seeking a full-time Public Policy Research and Analysis Associate to work as an integral member of the organization’s team that seeks to reduce energy use in homes and buildings through public policy and best practices in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

The Policy Research and Analysis Associate assists NEEP’s development of educational materials to inform policymakers of the role of energy efficiency to meet public policy goals, including those within economic, environmental and energy system platforms. The responsibilities of the position include: conducting research, using analysis and analytical tools that supports policy outreach activities; assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations and other materials to regional policy-makers, using the results of these analyses; and, as needed, representing the organization in a variety of public policy venues, including hearings, working groups and other public meetings. The position also includes updating information for the NEEP website and

internal library materials. Based in Lexington, the Associate reports to the Director of Public Policy, works closely with the Senior Manager for Public Policy Outreach, and coordinates activities with the manager of the NEEP Evaluation, Measurement and Verification (EM&V) Forum Regional Energy Efficiency Database (REED).

Responsibilities:

• Research and track state legislative, regulatory and/or administrative proceedings for pertinent information regarding energy efficiency, including opportunities for NEEP to provide public comment

• Monitor and analyze trends in state and regional energy efficiency programs and initiatives with an understanding of basic energy statistics and data sources

• Communicate the value of energy efficiency to state and regional policymakers and find or develop data to illustrate this value

• Support other NEEP project teams with public policy research and analysis
• Coordinate with EM&V Forum team to help interpret and message trends or other developments made evident through the Regional Energy Efficiency Database (REED)

• Produce and update public policy research and analysis results via online resources to make such information readily available to policymakers and other stakeholders

• Catalog, document, organize and update the data that NEEP has acquired and assure the overall quality of this data through

• Support coordination of NEEP efforts with other efficiency and environmental advocates/allies

• Develop/maintain a tracking tool for policy/regulatory proceedings
• Participate as a team member in NEEP’s Public Policy project area
• Maintain a catalog of research and data files for internal and external use
• Represent NEEP in various public policy venues and/or events, as needed

Support NEEP organizational objectives in the following ways:

• Contribute to NEEP’s Public Policy bi-monthly newsletter with timely and informative pieces

• Assist in preparing timely quarterly progress reports
• Assist in preparing timely progress reports to funders
• Assist with grants and other materials to solicit and secure resources to support project activities, as well as with preparation of an annual business plan to implement strategic goals and meet funding requirements for the building energy code project

• Participate as an active member of the NEEP staff team including attendance and contributions to staff meetings, teleconferences, planning, reporting, organizational development and other staff projects

Qualifications:

• Some experience in energy and/or environmental policy work
• Strong skills in both qualitative and quantitative analysisNortheast Energy Efficiency Partnerships 91 Hartwell Avenue Lexington, MA 02421 P: 781.860.9177 www.neep.org
• Familiarity with energy, economic and/or environmental analysis tools
• Research experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including presentation skills
• Ability to take direction, work independently and coordinate work with others
• Proficient use of spreadsheets, word processing, database and Internet tools
• Ability to be an advocate for NEEP’s mission and vision
• General knowledge of and interest in energy and/or environmental policy issues.

How to Apply: To apply please email a resume, along with a cover letter stating where you saw this posting and outlining your interest in NEEP’s mission, to Bob McTighe at: [email protected]. No phone calls please.