Clean Energy Manager Building Electrification Integration Strategy

Con Edisons Customer Clean Energy Programs team is seeking a Building Electrification Strategy Manager to oversee and develop the companys building electrification strategy. The manager will be responsible for driving business and process improvements that advance the companys electrification transition goals and enhances the customer experience. The manager will lead research engagements and steer cross-team collaboration and thought on how the company and customer programs manage customer affordability and grid readiness to deliver on electrification goals. The role requires a manager who can foster meaningful relationships across internal and external stakeholders, is experienced in leading ambitious research initiatives, disseminating findings across the Company, translating insights into concrete recommendations for action, and leading implementation efforts as needed.

The role calls for technical understanding of building electrification and other clean energy technologies as well as demonstrated research and analytical abilities, written and verbal communication, project management experience, and curious mindset. This role provides the opportunity to learn about Con Edisons clean energy investments and overall business model, understand how the traditional utility processes are evolving, and shape how the Company is preparing for the electrified future.

• Lead Con Edisons annual Heat Pump Bill Impact Study, analyzing customers consumption and billing data to understand how heating electrification affects bills. Evolve and expand studies to gather new insights on new market trends.
• Design and execute other structured research initiatives to better understand the impact of our building electrification incentive programs, for example how electrification affects customers peak electric demand across customer segments.
• Support refining electrification strategy for hard to electrify customers through phased and hybrid applications.
• Conduct market research to better understand customer motivations and experience in our programs.
• Identify the cross-team priorities regarding electrification integration across company organizations and seek to develop engagement, knowledge, and opportunities for solutioning that further drives successful electrification implementation.
• Using research insights, identify opportunities for Con Edison to improve customer affordability and support grid readiness as customers electrify their heating.
• Manage third-party consultants as needed.
• Disseminate research findings and recommendations to various groups within the Company including Rate Engineering, Customer Operations, Electric Operations, Gas Engineering, Commodity Forecasting, Strategic Planning, and Corporate Affairs.
• Present findings to external stakeholders as needed, including Department of Public Service regulatory staff.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant work experience.

• Proven success in designing and executing research projects using large datasets and making recommendations based on findings. Required.
• Proven success in communicating complex topics to diverse stakeholders through emails, slide decks, and verbal presentations. Required.
• Demonstrated project management and vendor management experience, with the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders. Required.
• Demonstrated agility and flexibility in dealing with ambiguity and comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Required.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills. Required.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Preferred.
• Proficiency with Power BI or similar data visualization software. Preferred.
• Familiarity with Python or similar coding languages. Preferred.
• Proficiency in geographic information systems, such as ArcGIS. Preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of heat pump and/or other HVAC technologies. Preferred.
• Technical understanding of Con Edisons electric system. Preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Customer Clean Energy Programs and the Clean Energy Commitment. Preferred.
• Demonstrated learning agility, with the ability to acquire new knowledge quickly and develop subject matter expertise. Preferred.
• Familiarity with or experience using energy industry data, clean energy program data, and housing and building data. Preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Preferred.

• Driver's License Required

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.