Energy Policy Analyst

General

The Public Generating Pool (PGP) is composed of nine consumer-owned electric utilities in Washington and Oregon owning hydro, gas, wind, and other renewable generation facilities and who purchase both non-federal and federal power generating resources working together on issues of common interest. PGP is seeking an energy policy analyst to provide critical support for the development of PGP’s strategy and policy objectives and recommendations related to the Public Generating Pool’s activities.  PGP priorities and focus may change over time depending on member strategic interests; however, current processes in which PGP are engaging are the Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP), California Independent System Operator’s Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) and SPP’s Markets +. PGP is also actively engaged in the interface between state greenhouse gas policies and organized market development.

Expected Duties

  • Support PGP efforts to evaluate and analyze impacts of regional and sub-regional policies impacting PGP members in support of the development of policy positions and advocacy in regional forums

    • Duties include developing scope of studies that may be conducted to analyze impacts, coordinating and supporting a team of PGP members to develop inputs and review results, collaborate with any vendor that may be selected to perform studies, and provide written and verbal reports on study results

  • Track and support PGP efforts to engage in regional stakeholder processes related to market evolution in the Western Interconnection, resource adequacy issues, and/or other regional policy issues impacting PGP members and its mission

    • Duties include understanding and summarizing proposals, attending meetings, drafting and distributing meeting summaries and presentations, reviewing and summarizing parties’ comments, and drafting and submitting PGP comments   

    • Interface and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including PGP members, the Bonneville Power Administration, market participants and other trade organizations

    • Coordinate and collaborate with PGP members staffs to inform and support the creation of PGP’s strategies and focus as well as positions on specific issues

  • Aide in the development of PGP priority topics and strategic planning and development of support material for same

  • Develop meeting materials for and participate in PGP’s Energy Policy Task Force, Operating Committee, and Executive Committee meetings

  • Support and update PGP’s website materials and maintain PGP reference library for member and PGP staff use

Desired Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of and familiarity with Western bilateral markets, regulatory environments or operations

  • Knowledge of Western Interconnection and Northwest wholesale energy business issues, competitive markets, and organized market structures and regional transmission organizations.

  • Ability to understand and distill complex issues.

  • Ability to communicate well in writing, communication pieces, and in-person.

  • Ability to facilitate work groups and distill various perspectives into common interests.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible work environment.

  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with other stakeholders.

  • Self-directed and able to successfully manage multiple deliverables at the same time.

  • Knowledge of Pacific Northwest hydro generation planning, operations and marketing strongly preferred but not required.

Approach:

  • This position is offered via service contract or through employer of record services.

  • Total hours per month are flexible and can be negotiated depending on individual candidate circumstances and PGP needs over time.

  • All work products and information developed by contractor is owned and controlled by Public Generating Pool.

  • Minimal travel is expected for this position to relevant stakeholder and PGP meetings. The contract would cover pre-approved travel and other necessary business costs.   

  • Position is 100% remote with preference for experience in the Pacific Northwest region.

To apply please send a cover letter and resume to mwiencke@publicgeneratingpool.com.  Position will remain open until filled.