When you apply for this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!!
Description
Founded in 1997 to "change the way power is made," Green Mountain Energy Company is the nation's largest retail provider of cleaner electricity; selling electricity generated from sources such as wind, solar, water, geothermal, biomass and natural gas to residential, business, institutional and governmental customers. Close to six hundred thousand customers in California, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Texas have chosen Green Mountain Energy electricity, which is dramatically less-polluting than typical system power in those states. The Company is based in Austin, Texas.
This position requires an uncommon individual: one who has strong quantitative and analytical skills; who is able to do solitary research and who is adept in working collaboratively under pressure; who is passionate and idealistic about a healthy environment and who is practical in approach. This position reports to Green Mountain Energy Company's Chief Environmental Officer.
Position Duties:
Perform research and analysis to assess and understand the environmental implications of electric generation and Green Mountain Energy Company's specific product offerings. Work with green supply department to maintain nationwide data base of tag suppliers and associated national price curves. Support product substantiation process to ensure accuracy and integrity of company's consumer products in regional markets.
Assess effects of state renewable portfolio standards and emerging emissions markets on tag supply and price. Work with in-house legal counsel and marketing department to ensure compliance with state and federal law and regulations governing both electricity markets and marketing of consumer products.
Develop and advocate environmental policy for the company. Research, analyze, and draft key policies and corporate positions on environmental and regulatory matters, including: greenhouse-gas and air-pollution regulation and reporting, renewable-energy credit trading, and a variety of environmentally oriented business practices (like standards for recycled paper).
Lead internal "Green Ambassador Team" to ensure corporate environmental practices are sound and new practices are integrated effectively into the organization. Research and write the Company's annual corporate environmental report, according to CERES/ GRI sustainability reporting guidelines. Help the Company meet its environmental obligations. Develop and implement company-wide environmental business practices and education. Conduct environmental overview at monthly new employee orientation.
Education / Experience Requirements:
Bachelors degree in environmental sciences, environmental policy, or related fields required. Ability to provide high quality quantitative and analytical support in very short timeframes. Ability to research a wide variety of issues pertaining to the confluence of energy and environmental markets. Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Frontpage, Outlook) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Congenial and tough-minded. 5+ years experience required. Experience in energy with knowledge of renewable energy preferred.
Green Mountain Energy Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.