The main objective of the role is to support ClimeCo in leading renewable energy procurement and strategy work. Therefore, the role will encompass a wide variety of tasks related to renewables including evaluating low carbon power or fuel options, using financial and risk modelling tools as well as existing knowledge of electricity markets and regulations to inform strategic decision making, and negotiating power purchase agreements (PPA?s) and virtual power purchase agreements (VPPA?s). Helping clients decarbonize is foundational to ClimeCo?s business and renewable energy plays a large role. . The ideal candidate for this position will have skills and experience in both the technical and commercial aspects of renewables project development and execution.
ClimeCo embraces diversity and welcomes candidates who contribute to a climate that supports our staff of all identities and backgrounds. We further commit ourselves to an inclusive workplace where we value the perspectives of all employees by recognizing and appreciating their unique skills and talents. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
Key responsibilities include:
- Evaluate and negotiate power purchase agreements (PPAs) and virtual power purchase agreements (VPPA?s). Understand market dynamics and regulatory requirements. Support both the renewable project developers and the corporate offtakers/ buyers, depending on the opportunity.
- Utilize financial models to project power prices, assess investment viability, and optimize project economics.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with project development, including technical, financial, and regulatory risks.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external clients and partners, and governing bodies to ensure smooth project execution.
- Support business development activities by responding to incoming client leads, conducting business development meetings, developing proposals, closing deals, and growing existing client relationships.
- Develop and maintain expertise on voluntary and compliance carbon and electricity markets including market dynamics, quality, credibility, methodologies, standards, trends, etc.
- Develop strategies to reduce Scope 2 emissions through renewable energy solutions for our clients including site and regional specific analysis (US and Global).
- Work with the broader ClimeCo team to evaluate pathways for clients to reach their decarbonization goals, including, but not limited to: PPA?s/VPPA?s, behind the meter solutions and project development, REC?s, VCM, compliance markets, Article 6, green premiums, insetting, and other innovative commercial structures. This may involve evaluating product carbon intensity and impacts, understanding supply chains, and assessing customer objectives and willingness to pay.
- Conduct client meetings, managing internal and external communications, and ensuring high quality and on-time deliverables for projects.
- Support writing for external audiences and/or speaking engagements related to corporate decarbonization utilizing renewable power and/or fuels.
- Contribute to a team culture driven by collaboration, intellectual curiosity, accountability, and empathy.
- Prepare progress reports, feasibility studies, and other required documents for internal and external stakeholders.