The Accelerator is hiring for two Energy Advisor positions, one focusing on residential clients and one on commercial clients. Both Energy Advisors will connect consumers to clean energy technologies as part of a state-wide NYSERDA-funded Regional Clean Energy Hub program, with a special focus on increasing the adoption of these technologies in NYSERDA-designated “Disadvantaged Communities” (DACs). The Energy Advisors will be responsible, along with other team members, for all aspects of developing and managing the initiatives outlined below. Specific tasks will include vetting installers, identifying financing options, recruiting and training volunteers, providing technical assistance, and overseeing public outreach, education, and marketing activities.
These positions will be aligned with two initiatives run by the Climate Solutions Accelerator. The first initiative is the Finger Lakes Clean Energy Hub, an effort to increase consumer awareness and uptake of clean energy products, technologies, and opportunities. The Energy Advisors will assist in advancing local capacity to engage community residents, especially those who are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. As part of the Hub, the Commercial Energy Advisor will also coordinate with the AMPED campaign, encouraging organizations to electrify their buildings and vehicles to meet our region’s energy needs. The Commercial Energy Advisor will take referrals from this program and help coordinate energy assessments and improvements for organizations looking to adopt clean energy upgrades.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- – Serve as the primary organizational contact for customers that are interested in energy technology upgrades, to connect them to qualified contractors and support their participation in relevant incentive programs
- – Identifying and braiding funding sources/financing options
- – Ongoing project management and oversight while serving as a liaison between customers and contractors
- – Serve as a technical consultant for potential enrollees, answering questions about clean energy technologies, energy efficiency audits, and referred installer quotes
- – Contribute to the development and implementation of the Finger Lakes Clean Energy Hub by:
- – Noting barriers to access in clean energy adoption
- – Increasing familiarity with underutilized NYSERDA programs that may help clients adopt
clean energy
- – Contributing to marketing and communicating a clear message for consumers looking to
maximize energy efficiency
- – Enroll and track enrollees using the AirTable database and Salesforce
- – Organize opportunities for public engagement and education, including:
- – Plan, publicize, coordinate, and deliver public presentations
- – Plan, publicize, and coordinate tours of houses/buildings where clean energy technologies
have been installed
- – Participate in check-in calls with NYSERDA, program partners, and the installer(s)
- – Participate in best practices sharing calls with other community campaigns
- – Track expenses, participant recruitment, and volunteer engagement
- – Submit reports and invoices as required by NYSERDA and campaign partners
- – Participate in statewide and national efforts to promote building electrification, health housing, etc.
- – Spread information on NYSERDA program changes and opportunities
- – Stay up-to-date on new developments in clean energy and energy efficiency technologies
