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Resource Innovations

Energy efficiency and decarbonization planning

Residential Outreach Specialist - Outside Sales

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$25/hr+ Incentive + Discretionary annual bonus + 401(k) match
Junior
San Diego, CA, USA
In PersonPrimarily residential and field work in the San Diego area; regular local travel and door-to-door canvassing required.
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least one year of professional work experience is required; sales, customer service, community outreach, education, or a related field is preferred.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain active Home Improvement Salesperson registration through the California Contractors State License Board is required.
  • A valid California driver’s license in good standing is required.
  • A reliable vehicle and the minimum required level of automobile insurance are required for regular travel throughout the assigned service area.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills are required.
  • Ability to explain program requirements and energy-conservation concepts clearly to customers from a variety of backgrounds is required.
  • Ability to accurately complete forms, collect documentation, and maintain confidential customer information is required.
  • Ability to work independently, manage appointments, and meet established outreach and enrollment goals is required.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including outdoors in varying weather conditions, is required.
  • Ability to bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and use basic hand tools while installing eligible energy- and water-saving measures is required.
  • Ability to safely carry outreach materials and installation equipment is required.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on customer and program needs.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct outreach to eligible households through door-to-door canvassing, customer lead lists, referrals, prior customer recommendations, census tract information, and other approved sources.
  • Meet with utility customers to explain the Energy Savings Assistance Program and communicate the benefits of participation.
  • Explain household income requirements and residential property eligibility criteria.
  • Describe available energy-conservation measures, their anticipated benefits, and the timing of each phase of the program.
  • Provide energy-conservation education and practical cost-saving recommendations to help customers establish energy-saving goals.
  • Evaluate and document household income eligibility and the structural eligibility of each residence.
  • Complete enrollment paperwork and obtain all required documentation from eligible households.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and legible customer records using required program forms and data-collection systems.
  • Install eligible basic energy- and water-saving measures, which may include LED light bulbs, torchiere lamps, smart power strips, faucet aerators, and toilet water-saving devices.
  • Maintain professional and respectful interactions with customers while working in and around their homes.
  • Follow all company safety policies and procedures and conduct work in a manner that protects the health and safety of employees, customers, and the public.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

Resource Innovations is an energy transformation firm that helps utilities and government agencies plan and implement energy efficiency and decarbonization programs. It provides end-to-end consulting and delivery, including program design, analytics, execution, and evaluation to meet energy savings targets and cut carbon emissions. The company differentiates itself by being women-led, purpose-built with a strong impact focus, and by serving as a trusted partner for large-scale utility and government programs. Its goal is to accelerate the transition to clean energy by expanding and executing effective efficiency and decarbonization strategies for utilities and the public sector.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • 2026-04-02 completed grid cybersecurity research with ASU, MITRE, and NREL.
  • 2026-08-12 Minnesota grant expands electrification credibility in cold-climate multifamily buildings.
  • 2024-08-29 Efficiency Arizona and 2023 JEA programs prove RI can win public contracts.

What critics are saying

  • RI depends on utility and government contracts; federal rebates face 2027 budget risk.
  • 2026 integration of Shifted Energy and Cadeo strains execution across software and consulting.
  • If MODELEX or DERMS fail deployments, utilities buy established vendors instead.

What makes Resource Innovations unique

  • 2025-10-09 Shifted Energy gives RI turnkey DSM plus edge DERMS capabilities.
  • 2026-01-15 MODELEX won three utility clients by speeding transmission modeling.
  • RI combines utility consulting, software, and program delivery across North America.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

73%

2 year growth

73%
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dcbel joins MassCEC pilot for bidirectional EV home power. The MassCEC pilot treats a bidirectional EV less as transport and more as a household power asset worth subsidising outright * August 12, 2026 dcbel is taking part in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center's (MassCEC) vehicle-to-everything (V2X) Pilot Program, which fully subsidises the cost of its Ara Home Energy Station, including installation, for eligible bidirectional EV owners. Massachusetts residents who own or lease a Nissan Leaf, a 2025 Polestar 3 or a 2025 Volvo EX90, and lack solar or storage, can apply through 30 September 2026. Once installed, Ara lets homeowners use their bidirectional EV to power the home when rates rise or blackouts strike, while supporting grid resilience across the state. dcbel says Ara can save homeowners up to US$1,300 a year through smart off-peak charging and by using the EV as a daily energy source, and can keep a home powered for up to 10 days during an outage. dcbel developed the programme with partners TMH, Resource Innovation and B2Q. MassCEC will use the pilot to gather data on system performance, environmental and financial impact, and user behaviour to guide future V2X initiatives across the state, with homeowners able to choose between different vehicle-to-grid programmes that Ara manages on their behalf. In a statement, Duc Duy Tran, Sales Lead at dcbel, said: "V2X is often discussed as a grid technology, but for homeowners, its real power begins at home. Ara helps turn a bidirectional EV from a vehicle into a central part of the home's energy mix, giving families a smarter way to manage power, prepare for outages, and increase their energy independence."

Resource Innovations
Aug 12th, 2026
Resource Innovations awarded Minnesota Commerce grant to advance cold-climate electrification research.

Resource Innovations awarded Minnesota Commerce grant to advance cold-climate electrification research. The project will evaluate room heat pumps in multifamily buildings to help inform future utility programs and accelerate practical decarbonization strategies. CHICAGO, IL (Aug. 12, 2026) - Resource Innovations (RI), a trusted partner helping utilities deliver clean energy programs, was awarded a grant of more than $400,000 through the Minnesota Department of Commerce's Conservation Applied Research and Development (CARD) Grant Program to evaluate the performance of room heat pumps (RHPs) in cold-climate, gas-heated multifamily buildings. Through the CARD Grant Program, the Minnesota Department of Commerce is supporting research that advances innovative energy solutions and builds a stronger foundation for electrification in Minnesota's cold and demanding climate. The project, Field Validation of RHPs in Cold-Climate Multifamily Buildings, will begin with Phase One, focused on recruitment and readiness. If participating buildings and tenants are successfully recruited, the project will advance to a full-year measurement and verification (M&V) study examining the technology's ability to reduce natural gas consumption, lower carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and maintain occupant comfort across Minnesota's seasons. The findings are expected to inform future utility program design and measure development while advancing practical pathways to building electrification in one of the nation's most challenging climates. "Minnesota's multifamily residences present a significant opportunity to reduce emissions and improve comfort through thoughtful electrification," said Ron Shaw, Advisory Services Vice President at Resource Innovations. "This research will help utilities, regulators, and building owners better understand where room heat pumps deliver the greatest value, providing the data needed to design programs that are practical, reliable, and ready to scale." Resource Innovations will bring its expertise in research and measurement, emerging technologies and optimization, analytics, and strategic consulting to every stage of the study - from recruiting participating buildings and deploying field equipment to analyzing results and sharing findings. Project work began in late July and will continue through 2028. The study will prioritize gas-heated multifamily buildings across Minnesota with an emphasis on income-eligible and underserved communities where affordable practical electrification solutions are especially important. In addition to evaluating energy and carbon savings, the research will assess customer experience and identify the conditions under which RHPs can provide viable, scalable decarbonization strategies. The project reflects growing industry interest in validating emerging electrification technologies through field-based research before expanding utility incentives and large-scale deployment. Results are intended to inform Minnesota's Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) programs, including future cost-effectiveness analyses, incentive development, and potential inclusion of room heat pumps in the state's Technical Reference Manual. By combining rigorous field validation with practical program expertise, Resource Innovations continues to help utilities and government agencies accelerate the adoption of innovative clean energy solutions that are equitable, scalable, and built for real-world impact. About Resource Innovations Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on powering a clean energy future. Working with utilities, governments, and businesses across North America, the company develops and delivers market-leading energy efficiency, electrification, distributed energy resource, and grid modernization solutions that reduce emissions, improve affordability, and make clean energy more accessible for all. Resource Innovations is a portfolio company of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners. Visit resource-innovations.com to learn more about how Resource Innovations is accelerating the clean energy transition and leading the charge to power change. Related energy resources. Explore Resource Innovations' demand-side management and strategic advising insights.

PR Newswire
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Resource Innovations Acquires Shifted Energy

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Arizona Technology Council
Aug 30th, 2024
Resource Innovations Partners with Office of Resiliency to Launch 'Efficiency Arizona' Energy Saving Programs

Efficiency Arizona will be partnering with Wildfire, formerly the Arizona Community Action Alliance, and other Community Action Agencies across the state to implement this program statewide.

PR Newswire
Aug 29th, 2024
Resource Innovations Partners With Arizona Governor'S Office Of Resiliency To Launch "Efficiency Arizona" Energy Saving Programs

PHOENIX, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Resource Innovations has joined in partnership with the Arizona Governor's Office of Resiliency to launch Efficiency Arizona, an initiative that will distribute federal dollars to Arizona residents to increase energy efficiency in homes.The statewide initiative, set to roll out in phases starting this fall, is designed to enhance energy efficiency, promote clean energy, and provide significant cost savings to Arizona residents.Efficiency Arizona logoPhase 1 will be focused on replacement of air conditioning units with heat pumps for Arizonans facing extreme heat and who meet income eligibility requirements (below 80% AMI and 80-150% AMI). The first phase is a partnership with Wildfire and other regional community action agencies. This initiative will be rolled out in phases over the next few months.Efficiency Arizona, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Home Energy Rebates programs, is part of a broader national effort initiated by the Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Biden on August 16, 2022. Through this act, millions of dollars have been allocated to Arizona households to help reduce energy costs, upgrade to clean energy equipment, and cut down on indoor and outdoor air pollution."We are pleased to partner with Resource Innovations to bring Efficiency Arizona to life," said Maren Mahoney, Director of the Arizona Governor's Office of Resiliency