Full-Time

Interconnection Project Manager

Posted on 12/5/2024

New Leaf Energy

New Leaf Energy

201-500 employees

Develops solar and energy storage projects

Compensation Overview

$113.6k - $132k/yr

+ 20% Annual Cash Bonus

Mid, Senior

Boston, MA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Chicago, IL, USA | Lowell, MA, USA

Hybrid work environment requires in-office presence at least two out of three specified days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills
  • Technical skill set that enables accurate interpretation of utility feedback
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Policy, Finance, Business, Environmental Science, Project Management preferred)
  • 4+ years of relevant experience with preference given to those with energy and direct electric utility experience
Responsibilities
  • Represent New Leaf as the primary point of contact for all utility communications
  • Leadership of all utility interactions and meetings, including conflict resolutions
  • Lead interconnection due diligence and research for new market entry
  • Create and maintain utility/region-specific project management infrastructure, trackers, reports, and other project management tools
  • Owning the full interconnection lifecycle
  • Proactively monitor utility performance to identify risks to the critical path
  • Serve as the interconnection process subject matter expert for the development team
  • Handle project-level disputes and successfully negotiate positive outcomes with utilities
  • Identify opportunities for improvement, and lead the implementation of countermeasures
  • Own the interconnection application submittal packages
  • Own cash flow forecasting
  • Understand and apply continuous improvement tools, value stream mapping, and change management
  • Evaluate, onboard, and manage 3rd party consultants
  • Develop and maintain a consistent record as each project navigates the interconnection process lifecycle
  • Coordinate signatures, approvals, payments for applications, impact studies, and interconnection agreements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong project management, reporting, and technical skills, preferably in Salesforce and Smartsheet/Microsoft Project
  • Excitement about growing along with a fast-paced, dynamic company; comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to build, experiment, and iterate when the path forward is undefined
  • A passion for renewable energy, addressing the climate crisis, and accelerating the clean energy transformation.

New Leaf Energy focuses on developing solar and energy storage projects to promote the use of renewable energy. Their projects involve collaboration with local authorities and utilities to ensure successful implementation that benefits all parties. The company serves system owners, who own the solar and storage systems, and offtakers, who purchase the energy produced. They also work with landowners to secure project sites. New Leaf Energy operates in various regions across the United States, including California and New England, and generates revenue through project sales and long-term energy purchase agreements. Unlike many competitors, New Leaf Energy emphasizes a strong company culture that values teamwork and employee satisfaction, while being led by a team with extensive experience in the renewable energy sector. The company's goal is to accelerate the adoption of clean energy solutions for a sustainable future.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lowell, Massachusetts

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in community solar projects boosts New Leaf Energy's market potential.
  • Adoption of lithium iron phosphate batteries enhances safety and sustainability in projects.
  • Partnerships with FirstLight Power integrate renewable energy with existing infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Standard Solar may impact New Leaf Energy's market share.
  • Selling projects to other companies could lead to loss of strategic assets.
  • Focus on battery storage projects exposes New Leaf Energy to market volatility risks.

What makes New Leaf Energy unique

  • New Leaf Energy specializes in solar and energy storage projects across the U.S.
  • The company partners with local authorities to develop community-focused renewable projects.
  • New Leaf Energy's leadership team has decades of experience from Borrego Development.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Business Wire
Feb 12th, 2024
Standard Solar Acquires 84-Megawatt Community Solar Portfolio In Illinois, Demonstrates Unparalleled Leadership

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Solar, a leading commercial and community solar developer and asset owner, today announced the acquisition of an 84-megawatt community solar portfolio in Illinois. The combined capacity of these 14 projects will significantly contribute to Illinois' renewable energy generation goals of 100% clean energy by 2050, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing a more sustainable energy landscape. The portfolio consists of three sets of community solar gardens in Illinois: six sites with a capacity of approximately 47 MW, four sites totaling 12 MW, and four sites representing 25 MW. Construction is scheduled to commence in 2024, and most of the projects are projected to be finished by the year's end, with the remaining ones anticipated to be completed in 2025. Standard Solar purchased the milestone portfolio from developer New Leaf Energy. The partnership between the two companies is a testament to their dedication to expanding clean energy access to communities throughout Illinois

Renewables Now
Oct 9th, 2023
New Leaf Energy unveils 64-MW battery project portfolio in Texas

New Leaf Energy unveils 64-MW battery project portfolio in Texas.

List Solar
Oct 9th, 2023
"Texas' Lone Charge" - New Leaf Energy's 64-MW Battery Portfolio

New Leaf Energy announces 64MW portfolio of battery storage projects in Texas, featuring 7 standalone batteries and lithium iron phosphate batteries.

United Power Partners
Mar 22nd, 2023
New Leaf Energy sells 21 MW of community solar projects | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Standard Solar has acquired a planned 21 MW of solar projects in New York and Massachusetts from New Leaf Energy.

Renewable Energy Magazine
Feb 3rd, 2023
Pv - Dsd Acquires 11.8 Mw Community Solar-Plus-Storage Project From New Leaf Energy - Renewable Energy Magazine, At The Heart Of Clean Energy Journalism

Friday, 03 February 2023The project will be part of the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Programme – a long-term solar incentive programme to promote cost-effective solar development across the state – and qualifies for Massachusetts’ Low Income Community Shared Solar programme, providing electricity bill credits to low-income subscribers as well as local businesses.Offtake for the project will be made up of 50 percent low-to-moderate income (LMI) customers that will receive a monthly savings on their electricity bill, with the remainder going to a corporate offtakers in the Dartmouth area.“This project represents the continued growth and success of our work in this region” said Ryan Lloyd, DSD’s Director of Acquisition. “We’re proud to deliver yet another project backed by Massachusetts’ solar programmes that will deliver a positive impact to the local community.”The site will include a solar array and a ground-mount energy storage system totaling 5 MWh, and marks the seventh project DSD and New Leaf Energy (formerly Borrego) have partnered on in the last 12 months.New Leaf Energy is a newly independent solar development company, resulting from the spin out of Borrego – previously a leading developer, EPC, and O&M provider for large-scale solar and energy storage projects – after the sale of its development business last year.DSD will own and operate the project long-term, while Arcadia Power is handling LMI customer acquisition and management, as well as managing the anchor customer subscription.For additional information:DSD Renewables (DSD)New Leaf Energy

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