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Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Energy Policy & Planning Analyst will support the IRP Transmission & Interconnection section in the development of work products that are used to advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The Energy Planning & Policy Analyst will contribute to projects related to integrated resource planning, resource procurement, transmission planning, and transmission and interconnection development issues. Specifically, the Energy Planning & Policy Analysts duties and responsibilities may include:
- Conduct research and technical analysis on complex energy policy and energy market issues
- Develop creative solutions to electric sector planning and procurement problems, while taking into consideration the market and policy implications
- Contribute to the inputs, methodology, and analysis of results of energy modeling
- Work to develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment
- Represent the Division in various high-profile settings
- Collaborate with other state organizations and agencies e.g., California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and California Energy Commission (CEC) to help achieve statewide clean energy goals
- Organize and facilitate workshops and/ or stakeholder meetings
- Review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff Some of the projects the IRP group is working on include:
- Exploring the feasibility and cost of pathways to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the near to long term (e.g .• through 2050) for the electric sector
- Evaluating the level of renewable procurement needed to achieve the state1s GHG-reduction goals and ensure it is being procured by electric utilities and other load serving entities
- Developing the business and regulatory case for new energy projects and infrastructure (transmission lines, storage, generation)
- Assessing the role of the current fossil-fueled generation fleet in achieving the state's GHG reduction goals
- Refining planning and procurement processes and tools to adapt to the ever-growing need to procure new clean electricity resource infrastructure
CPUC encourages a hybrid workplace model that is designed to accommodate the full range of workplace preferences, to the extent that individual job duties allow. For most Energy Division positions, staff can opt to work largely from home or in an approved alternate work location or work primarily or entirely in a CPUC office. In all cases, though, occasional in-person attendance will be required for onboarding and orientation, certain trainings, team building activities, and collaborative meetings, as specified by management. All State employees must reside in California.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team.
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Travel is required.
This advertisement is listed specifically for Los Angeles location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.
Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 440010
San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 440009
Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.
Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR