Equitable Community Solar and Energy Assistance Fellowship

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*Deadline: December 30th, 2024 @ 5:00pm at EST

The Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) is now accepting applications for the Equitable Community Solar and Energy Assistance Fellowship.

What will I be doing?   This fellowship will enable you to spend up to two years embedded within host organizations in participating pilot regions. You will learn and engage with community solar and LIHEAP program offices in piloting the tool, which may include: 

• Liaising between the community solar and LIHEAP programs to increase state capacity, collaboration, and coordination in order to pilot the Connector
• Learning to create and provide education and outreach materials for income-verified household enrollment in low-income community solar subscriptions.
• Learning to engage with community solar subscription managers to encourage their participation on the Connector
• Participating in the growth and expansion of the Connector as opportunities arise.

Why should I apply? You will enhance your education and training in many areas including: clean energy, energy affordability, communications, and education, and/or community engagement, increasing your marketability in these disciplines, collaborating with top scientists and engineers, and gaining insight into career opportunities through your experiences and under the leadership of your mentor.If you are self-motivated, can participate on both an individual and a team level, and have experience with complex projects, you are encouraged to apply. The Massachusetts Department of Energy is seeking a fellow with experience coordinating with internal and external parties, as well as experience drafting or coauthoring policy memos, preparing slide decks, or other materials communicating complex concepts or technical information. The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources is seeking a fellow who can collaborate closely with the office on all aspects of the state’s community solar program and engage closely with stakeholders. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission and Maryland Public Service Commission are both seeking fellows with experience in stakeholder engagement and community outreach and education.

Where will I be located? In the application, you will indicate your preferred host institution from the list below.  You must be willing to relocate to the host facility's area if selected:

• Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources –https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-energy-resources (Boston, MA)
• Maryland Public Service Commission – https://www.psc.state.md.us/ (Baltimore, MD)
• New Mexico Public Regulation Commission – https://www.nm-prc.org/ (Santa Fe, NM)
• Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources – https://energy.ri.gov/ (Providence, RI)

Apply Today! https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-SETO-CSEAF-2025

The details:

Fellows receive a stipend, health insurance, and a generous allowance for education and professional development.  The fellowship appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year, with opportunities for peer-to-peer learning provided for each cohort.  Fellows receive a stipend, health insurance allowance, and a generous allowance for professional development. Stipends are determined by the highest degree level received, years of relevant professional experience, and location. For Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island stipends begin at $56,000 for a bachelor's degree and $68,000 for a master's degree. For New Mexico, stipends begin at $50,000 for a bachelor's degree and $61,000 for a master's degree. For those with significant academic background and/or professional experience following their degree, stipends will be determined on an individual basis.

Participation Eligibility:

You must meet the following criteria to participate in the program:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Be currently pursuing or have completed requirements for a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD within the last 5 years, or complete all the requirements for the degree by the anticipated start date of the appointment.
• Applicants with education or professional experience in project or program management, with experience in community solar or LIHEAP are particularly encouraged to apply.

Community Solar Subscription Tool Website: https://www.energy.gov/communitysolar/community-solar-subscription-tool

Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov.  Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-SETO-CSEAF-2025] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.