Consumer Energy Analytics Intern

EDF internships provide high-quality experiences (including relevant projects and opportunities for networking) that form the foundation for any individual who is serious about pursuing an environmental career.

Location

U.S. Remote, with option to be hybrid out of an EDF office in St. Petersburg, FL. Intern supervisor is in Deerfield Beach, FL and many team members are in St. Petersburg, FL. 

Term

Summer 2027 (10 weeks)

Hours

Full-time (35 hr/week)

Application Materials

Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application.

Program/Department Overview

While the broader Political Affairs department focuses primarily on developing and influencing policy at the federal level, State Affairs teams focus on shaping policy made at the state (and sometimes local) level given the significant impact that state and local decision making have on the pace of climate-conscious and environmental sustainability activities in the U.S. We are located on the ground in the states where we’re trying to change (or amplify) the policy direction, and therefore we have an unparalleled understanding of the political, social, and historical contexts that help determine the best strategy for change. This includes our knowledge of and local relationships with key decision makers and stakeholders, our knowledge of state-specific legislative and regulatory structure and procedures, and the specific rules and constraints that are in place. State Affairs teams stay abreast of developments in their state that impact the political landscape and the issues we work on, and we advocate through various channels including the legislature, state agencies and commissions, and by providing data to fellow advocates to bolster their campaigns; through public appeals in the press; and through partnerships with organizations that can influence policy direction on their own.   The intern’s work will align with EDF’s larger clean energy work that seeks opportunities to decarbonize the U.S. economy by increasing the share of zero- or low-emissions technology in our energy system, and by creating market structures that will incentivize the growth of these technologies.  

Overall Function

The intern will work with one or more large energy consumers in Florida (e.g., a hospital or local government) to help organize and analyze their energy data, gain visibility into energy usage and costs across their facilities, and identify opportunities for cost savings and deeper investigation into unresolved data issues. The intern will pair this rigorous analysis with research into solutions that reduce the participating organizations’ operating expenses and greenhouse gas emissions, through improvements in energy efficiency and/or deployment of clean energy projects. The intern will draw on these analytical and research findings to produce a report to the organization’s staff that summarizes its energy usage profile and offers recommendations for cost- and emissions -savings measures, helping those staff that are closest to energy management within the organization to attract greater attention to clean energy investments from leadership. The intern will deliver one or more end products to the partner organization(s): A framework they can use to more easily manage and draw insights from their complex energy data as it is updated, and/or a business case for leadership on the value of clean energy investments toward reduced operating risk. The intern will report to the Florida Clean Energy Manager. 

Key Responsibilities

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Organize and analyze energy usage data provided by partner organization(s) in Florida.
• Consult with the partner organization’s staff to learn about any energy cost-saving measures or facility improvements that they have taken, and combine this with findings from the data analysis to identify areas where the organization can make low- or no-cost reductions to their energy usage and emissions profile.
• Log stories of successful energy investments made by partner organization(s), which EDF can then champion in peer learnings and communications campaign.
• Report on any problems that partner organization(s) are encountering (e.g., data access barriers, financial constraints, making the case for certain investments) to help EDF better tailor its communications with and assistance to these organization(s) as the partnership matures.
• Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals, so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in energy and environmental policy, systems engineering, economics, or finance.
• Coursework in quantitative data analysis, energy systems or technology, public policy or government, and/or accounting recommended.
• Experience in analyzing large, complex datasets to extract useful insights while putting data in readable formats.
• Experience in policy research.
• Basic proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software, report writing, and visual presentations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be well organized, motivated, and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently when projects are due.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.

Compensation

This internship would involve compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at $18-20/hour.

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