5 Lakes Energy · 2 months ago
Regulated Utility Expert Consultant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years exp5 Lakes Energy is a small, well-respected firm focused on advancing clean energy policy in the Midwest. The expert consultant will provide expert analysis and testimony on regulated utility revenue requirements and cost-of-service, while participating in public service commission proceedings and supporting consulting engagements for public interest clients.
Clean EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingPublic RelationsPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Preparation of analysis and expert witness testimony in regulatory proceedings, such as integrated resource planning proceedings or rate cases, with a focus on electric utility revenue requirements and cost-of-service, and electric distribution system capital and operating expenditures. Topically, our testimony usually focuses on residential rates, energy equity, and the accessibility, adoption, and use of clean energy technologies, such as distributed generation, energy storage, heat pumps, and electric vehicles
Performing analytical modeling tasks to calculate social, economic, and environmental impacts of policies in the energy sector
Representing 5 Lakes Energy and its clients in stakeholder engagement activities in regulatory, legislative, and local government forums
Determination of rate case revenue requirements and cost allocation (with other witnesses addressing cost of capital and specific changes in expenditures)
Innovative utility cost-of-service and related analysis of rate design compared to cost of service
Analysis of prudence and effectiveness of electric distribution system capital and operating expenditures, especially focused on reliability, resilience, and equity
Cost allocation of program expenditures and long-term effects on revenue requirements and rates related to Transportation electrification Building electrification Energy efficiency and demand response Behind-the-meter/distributed energy resource compensation Energy storage resources
Qualification
Required
Background in economics, law, public policy, engineering, or related discipline
Understanding of climate science, policy, technology, regulation, and equitable energy transition issues
Ability to communicate technical economic, regulatory, and financial concepts clearly and persuasively to experts, non-experts, advocates, and policymakers
Ability to work with light supervision in a remote office setting
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent quantitative, analytical, and statistical skills
Must be located and authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
3+ years of experience in the energy sector including, but not limited to, utility accounting, revenue requirements analysis and cost-of-service analysis
Prior regulatory or consulting experience and established relationships in the energy sector, with an emphasis on electric distribution systems
Experience preparing expert witness testimony in contested utility regulatory proceedings, preparation of comments in •ex parte• proceedings and participation in regulatory workshops, collaboratives, and committees
Professional experience or familiarity with energy/public utility regulation, clean energy technologies, decarbonization strategies and climate policy
Knowledge of energy- and climate-related federal and state data sources/analytical tools
Benefits
Flexible work hours
Health and dental coverage
Paid holidays
Personal time off
Parental leave
Community service time
Retirement contribution matching
Professional development
Monthly home office, cell phone, and internet stipends
Company
5 Lakes Energy
5 Lakes Energy, is committed to helping Michigan a clean energy journey that takes advantage of Michigan's inherent strengths.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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