Community Energy Project, Inc.’s Post

"...There are serious challenges to making sure low-income people are able to reap savings from community solar. Those challenges include the often onerous and intimidating process of qualifying a household as 'low-income,' and the challenge of gaining trust and raising awareness among marginalized communities who have been largely left out of the clean energy shift." The above is another reason why we're hiring a Community Solar manager! See the job description here and help RP to #DriveEnergyForward. https://lnkd.in/gnkHDtkX Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gk_bUkuT

Market correction OR market destruction? What do you think? Regardless of their intent, the result of this decision by the California Public Utilities Commission and Gov. Newsom's office is a major turning point for residential solar in CA and a huge win for monopoly #utilities like Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The economic, social, and environmental impact of cutting demand for residential #solar by 80%+ and jobs by 17,000+ will be felt throughout CA. To my solar brothers and sisters: How are you coping? How can I help? Please DM if you are hiring, searching, or just want to chat.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 🏡🌍 As I continue to dive deeper into the renewable energy landscape, one aspect that truly resonates with me is the profound impact of community engagement in wind energy projects. Here are five key points to consider when hiring locally for wind energy endeavors: 🤝 Strengthening Community Bonds: Hiring local talent for wind energy projects not only creates jobs but also strengthens ties between renewable energy companies and the communities they operate in. 💼 Skill Development: It provides opportunities for local residents to acquire valuable skills in the renewable energy sector, contributing to both personal and regional development. 🌿 Reducing Environmental Impact: Local hires often have shorter commutes to project sites, reducing the carbon footprint associated with daily transportation. ⚡ Faster Project Approval: Collaboration with local communities can lead to smoother project approval processes, as it demonstrates a commitment to the region's growth and prosperity. 💡 Knowledge Transfer: Experienced renewable energy professionals can mentor and share knowledge with local hires, fostering a transfer of expertise that benefits the entire community. Engaging with local communities through employment opportunities isn't just about business—it's about building a sustainable future together. I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on this topic. How have you seen the impact of hiring locally for wind energy projects on both the projects themselves and the communities they serve? Share your insights below! 🤗 ________________________________ If you're interested in discussing renewable energy careers, or recruitment, feel free to connect with me. Let's Talk 📨 Email: randallproservices@gmail.com 📞 Phone: (585) 577 - 7870 #CommunityEngagement #WindEnergyProjects #LocalHires #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

We are hiring! https://lnkd.in/gF4e4-FX My Team is hiring four EECBG Program Technical Project Officers (TPOs), at the GS 12-13 level. The positions are remote Term positions (not to exceed 4 years). Are you interested in managing federal grants to local governments and Tribes? Come join our collaborative, talented, and diverse team that is working to advance clean energy and climate action through investments in local government clean energy deployment programs and projects. Link to position announcement is below: https://lnkd.in/gF4e4-FX Details Job Title: EECBG Project Specialist Salary Range: $86,962 - $134,435 Position Type: Term (Not to exceed 4 years) Position Grade: GS-12/13 These positions are within the Office of State and Community Energy Programs’ (SCEP), Community Energy Programs <https://lnkd.in/g6mxVmRj> (CEP) division. SCEP was established to manage a portfolio of more than $16 billion in annual appropriations and programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). SCEP partners with state, local, and Tribal governments and non-profit organizations to significantly accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies, catalyze local economic development and create jobs, reduce energy costs, and avoid pollution through place-based strategies involving a wide range of government, community, and business stakeholders. The incumbent will serve as a Project Specialist on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program formula grants team, which manages funding to States, Local Governments and Tribes eligible for an EECBG Program formula grant. The Project Specialist role involves technical, administrative, economic management, and effective internal and external communication with grantees and their stakeholders. Project Specialist activities include: - Monitoring and management processes, ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of funds, and ensuring grantees comply with legislative requirements specific to the EECBG Program. - Developing and maintaining relationships with assigned grantees and advising them on grant compliance and project development. - Synthesizing insights gained from interactions with awardees and making recommendations for program technical assistance and strategy. - Overseeing grantee projects/programs, including monitoring milestones and funding requirements and making recommendations to keep project/programs on track and within funding constraints. - Actively mitigating the potential of waste, fraud, and abuse of grant funds. To learn more about the EECBG Program: Website: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program | Department of Energy <https://lnkd.in/gVn_D_fe>

Solar applications in California dropped a staggering 90% YoY in May 2023 as a consequence of the introduction of NEM 3.0 While this is bad in the short term for the industry I’ve seen these kind of dramatic swings many times over my 15 years career in solar. Layoffs are always painful but eventually technology will improve and companies adapt to the changing regulation and growth will come back. #NEM #solar #california #believe https://lnkd.in/eWV2R4eH

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California has witnessed an 80% decline in rooftop solar installations, resulting in over 17,000 job layoffs (representing 22% of the industry), with more anticipated. The state, once at the forefront of residential solar, attributes the decline to unpopular policy shifts such as the implementation of Net Energy Metering (NEM) 3.0 and recent market rate cuts for rooftop solar generation by renters, schools, and farms. These policy changes have reduced compensation rates for exporting local solar energy to the grid by approximately 75%. While state regulators argue that these changes are necessary for grid evolution, critics contend that they primarily protect the profits of major utilities. https://lnkd.in/erJJqiqM #CaliforniaSolar #RooftopSolar #SolarInstallations #CleanEnergyCrisis #GridEvolution #UtilityPolicy

#imhiring 🍃🔌⚡🔋💨 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚, 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 📍 𝘜𝘚-𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 | 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯, 𝘛𝘟 | 𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰, 𝘊𝘈 | 𝘉𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳, 𝘊𝘖 Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a significant impact? Pattern Energy is searching for a talented 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 to shape our future in 𝑾𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂. If you're ready to drive change and excel in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! 𝑾𝒉𝒚 Pattern Energy Group? At Pattern Energy Group, we're more than just a renewable energy company; we're a community dedicated to making a difference. We're committed to innovation, sustainability, and creating a brighter future. As a market analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in our mission, 𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴, and 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔: 🔑 Research and synthesize market conditions impacting our business. 🔑 Lead development strategies for clean energy, transmission, green fuels, and storage. 🔑 Evaluate competitive landscape changes and provide strategic recommendations. 🔑Collaborate across teams to communicate market insights and asset values. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒐𝒓: 🎯 10+ years of experience in 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲. 🎯 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 of the U.S. and Canadian energy markets, especially within 𝐂𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐎 an 𝐖𝐄𝐂𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝. 🎯 Experience with 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 as well as 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🎯 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, with excellent 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: 📌𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Be at the forefront of the clean energy transition, making a real difference. 📌𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Work with cutting-edge technologies and industry leaders. 📌𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: Join a dedicated, passionate team that values collaboration and inclusivity. 📌𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Opportunities for personal and professional development in a dynamic industry. 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆? If you have a passion for clean energy and the skills to drive our mission forward, we invite you to apply. Be part of a team that is shaping the future of renewable energy and making a lasting impact. At Pattern Energy Group, we're transitioning the world to renewable energy. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/gRC4hFg5 #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #MarketAnalysis #PatternEnergy #JobOpportunity #ApplyNow #EnergyTransition #strategyjobs

New #Indigenous Job Alert: Director, District Energy Development (East) - https://lnkd.in/grqYeZnv This position is responsible for the evaluation of business opportunities, preparation, response, and execution of technical and financial feasibility/due diligence assessments for new district energy utility developments, negotiations of the business/partnership agreements, liaison with other company's dept., and an oversight of a project development budget. Director, DE Development works in close cooperation with finance and corporate development teams to develop project financial models, and coordinates with regulatory team and regulatory agencies. Presents to the ELT on an as needed basis.Reports toVP, District Energy DevelopmentLocationToronto, ON - RemoteCompensation$133,000 - $199,000 yearly salaryWho we areOur Purpose is to help people enjoy a better life and communities thrive. Corix has been building, operating, and maintaining water, wastewater, electric, gas and sustainable energy utility infrastructure for many years across Canada and the U.S. Our vision is to be the preferred utility delivering co-created solutions our customers want. Throughout our history, we have helped communities to grow and thrive by implementing safe and efficient infrastructure solutions that meet their unique needs. At Corix our values are safety, integrity, excellence, and connection.The Corix team has an opportunity for a Director, District Energy Development in Toronto, ON - Remote. This position is responsible for the evaluation of business opportunities, preparation, response, and execution of technical and financial feasibility/due diligence assessments for new district energy utility developments, negotiations of the business/partnership agreements, liaison with other company's dept., and an oversight of a project development budget. Director, DE Development works in close cooperation with finance and corporate development teams to develop project financial models, and coordinates with regulatory team and regulatory agencies. Presents to the ELT on an as needed basis.What you'll doIdentifies/develops new DE business opportunities, coordinates responses to competitive procurement processes such as RFEOI's and RFP's. Plans, co-ordinates, and executes feasibility and due diligence processes Leads negotiations of business term sheets and partnership agreements, prepares material for Corix's executive leadership. Monitors and provides ongoing support in the development of client projects in direct contact with the Operations and Project Management Office to ensure client expectations are met. Translates client expectations into workable business models, both from an engineering design and financial costing perspective Prepares business packages and responses to RFI's, RFQ's and RFP's, including developing strategies of approach, drawing on existing content and drafting original, customized content bas

Congrats, CS Energy & Luminace, on completing 10 MW of landfill community solar projects in New Jersey! There has been an 80% increase in landfill solar projects in the country over the past 5 years, resulting in previously unusable sites being converted into revenue & clean energy generating community assets. CS Energy has been leading this trend & has now completed over 230 MW of landfill solar projects in the U.S. These recent Berkeley Landfill solar projects "are expected to provide more affordable clean energy to 1,800 homes, over half of which will be low-to-moderate income households. In total, these landfill community solar projects are expected to save participants around $6.4 million over the life of the projects." Learn more at Solar Power World: https://lnkd.in/eq55dsth. If you’re a clean energy employer & need help scaling your workforce efficiently with top tier candidates, send me or Aimee Bigwood a message. If you’re looking for your next role in cleantech, take a look at our industry-leading clients’ latest job openings: https://bit.ly/dg_jobs. #cleanenergy #solarpower #solarenergy #cleantech #renewables #renewableenergy #communitysolar #jobs #hiring #greenenergy