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The preferred location is Charlotte, NC. However, the selected candidate can sit anywhere in the Enterprise within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
Job Summary
Position supports key initiatives related to energy efficiency/demand response measurement & verification, regulatory compliance and operational support, and complex modeling of energy efficiency and demand response programs for portfolio planning and regulatory reporting purposes.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
The creation of analytics for product development and regulatory filing requirements emphasizing energy efficiency (EE) and demand response (DR), load management (LM) and Direct Load Control (DLC); economic dispatch of DR, LM, and DLC programs; regulatory support of DR, LM, and DLC programs; provide project management and technical expertise on special projects requested of the Analytics department. Individuals in this role may draft testimony for regulatory proceedings and monitor compliance with program rules for markets organized under regional transmission organizations.
Develop Energy Efficiency/Demand Response / Load Management / Direct Load Control strategy and programs
Evaluate the value of and propose changes to enhance the value of energy efficiency and demand response programs.
Participate in the development of regulatory applications and filings concerning demand response and energy efficiency programs.
Perform analysis and help draft testimony on policy positions as well as analytical results as required relative to energy efficiency and demand response programs.
Track and evaluate federal, state, and local policies related to energy efficiency and demand response programs.
Support development of location-based demand response, load management, and direct load control.
Evaluate the cost effectiveness of new technologies for mass market and non-residential load management and load control.
Support other areas of the company with advanced technical expertise (e.g. Strategic Planning, Asset Planning, Products & Services, Rates).
Work with internal customers to provide analytical support for energy efficiency and demand response program design and implementation
Provide expertise to project teams and other areas within the company.
Pro-actively seek opportunities to support internal and external customers
Basic/Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Market Research, Finance, Statistics, Business or Economics AND three (3) years minimum required related experience
In lieu of degree(s) and years' experience listed above, High School/GED AND seven (7) years minimum required related experience
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Knowledgeable in statistical methodologies, DSM cost-effectiveness analysis, financial analysis, and marketing effectiveness measurement
Ability to communicate clearly, written and verbal
Ability to efficiently analyze data
Good interpersonal / team skills.
Demonstrated effective work habits, e.g. displaying initiative and persistence in carrying out work assignments, seeking to continually improve knowledge and skills, knowledge and innovation in support of continuous improvement and enhanced productivity.
Experience in regulatory approval and review process
Experience in presenting and defending testimony
Demonstrated expertise in statistical methodologies, DSM cost-effectiveness analysis, financial analysis, and marketing effectiveness measurement
Demonstrated communication skills in public forums
Working Conditions
Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility
3 days in office; flexible
The preferred location is Charlotte, NC. However, the selected candidate can sit anywhere in the Enterprise within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
Travel Requirements
5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
NoRepresented/Union Position
NoVisa Sponsored Position
NoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
Other facts
About Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.
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What you'll do
- The position supports initiatives related to energy efficiency and demand response, including measurement and verification, regulatory compliance, and complex modeling. Responsibilities also include project management and providing technical expertise on special projects.
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