Full-Time

Project Finance Valuation Analyst

Posted on 10/31/2024

New Leaf Energy

New Leaf Energy

201-500 employees

Develops solar and energy storage projects

Energy

Compensation Overview

$129.5k - $144.1kAnnually

+ Incentive Plan

Mid, Senior

Boston, MA, USA + 4 more

More locations: Cohoes, NY, USA | Oakland, CA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Lowell, MA, USA

Hybrid employees work in the office at least two out of every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
VBA
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling

You match the following New Leaf Energy's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field; Master’s Degree in relevant field or MBA preferred
  • 3 to 5 years experience with the United States energy industry, ideally working in the renewable energy industry; candidates with more experience may be considered for a Senior Project Finance Valuation Analyst role
  • Project finance modeling and power markets analysis experience
  • Mastery of Microsoft Excel required; VBA experience preferred
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced business environment
  • Knowledge of energy or renewable energy development and finance
  • Accurate and detail-oriented
  • Proactive and able to work independently
  • Ability to analyze financial models and understand the impact of various key drivers
  • Technology-oriented
  • Very strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and analyze financial models to evaluate project valuations/profitability, viability of potential new markets, and impacts of changes to existing subsidies and incentives
  • Research wholesale energy and capacity prices, retail rates, and renewable energy credit market fundamentals and forecasts, and translate market data and dynamics into an internal view on price forecasting, valuation impacts, and modeling scenarios
  • Serve as the relationship manager with third-party price forecasting consultants
  • Analyze financial models and customer feedback to understand the impact of key valuation drivers on projects and development regions and how/why valuations change over time, and communicate insights to regional teams and executive leadership
  • Coordinate with policy & business development teams to stay abreast of the latest developments in community solar program design, and translate that knowledge into financial model templates and assumptions
  • Leverage insights into project cash flows and energy/wholesale markets to support strategic project development decision making and maximization of project economics
  • Drive the development and adoption of new tools and techniques which drive efficiency and speed in the development of new projects across the company
  • Engage with customers to educate them on revenue/cost structures, review key valuation assumptions, and negotiate purchase prices
  • Collaborate with design engineering on design optimization to maximize project economics
  • Perform any other duties as directed by the Chief Revenue Officer and Director of Project Valuation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in relevant field or MBA preferred
  • Candidates with more experience may be considered for a Senior Project Finance Valuation Analyst role.

New Leaf Energy focuses on developing solar and energy storage projects to promote the use of renewable energy. The company collaborates with local authorities and utilities to create projects that benefit both the environment and the communities they serve. Their products work by harnessing solar power and storing energy for later use, which helps to provide a reliable energy source. Unlike many competitors, New Leaf Energy emphasizes strong partnerships with landowners and a commitment to employee culture, fostering teamwork and enjoyment in the workplace. The goal of New Leaf Energy is to accelerate the adoption of clean energy solutions across various regions in the United States.

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 demand for community solar projects boosts New Leaf's market opportunities.
  • Expansion into energy storage in Texas aligns with increasing storage demand.
  • Partnerships with FirstLight Power enhance grid reliability and sustainability.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Standard Solar may impact market share in Illinois.
  • Regulatory hurdles in Texas could challenge battery storage project expansions.
  • Dependency on partners like DSD Renewables may pose operational risks.

What makes New Leaf Energy unique

  • Spun off from Borrego, New Leaf Energy has a strong legacy in solar development.
  • Operates across diverse U.S. regions, enhancing its adaptability and market reach.
  • Focuses on partnerships with local authorities, ensuring community-aligned renewable projects.

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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

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.

Business Wire
Oct 12th, 2022
Firstlight Power Partners With Operation Fuel And New Leaf Energy In Connecticut On Major Clean Energy And Environmental Justice Initiatives

BURLINGTON, Mass. & NEW MILFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FirstLight Power, a leading clean provider of renewable energy and energy storage resources, today announced two major clean energy transition initiatives that demonstrate the company’s commitment to environmental justice, which will benefit Connecticut and the entire New England region. During an event with state leaders, local officials, and community members, FirstLight highlighted the company’s plans to retire its fossil fuel power generation facility in Preston – the last fossil unit in the company's fleet – and replace it with a large capacity 17 MW battery energy storage system. The Tunnel Battery project will be located at the same site as FirstLight’s Tunnel Hydro facility, highlighting the opportunity to pair batteries with hydropower to supply renewable energy to Connecticut communities when it is most needed. In addition, to support the transition to a clean energy economy, FirstLight and its development partner, New Leaf Energy, announced seed funding to bolster Operation Fuel’s critical efforts to provide training to local workers as they join the state's growing energy efficiency and renewable energy workforce

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

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

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.

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