Program Manager, Energy

~ The Midwest Renewable Energy Tracking System (M-RETS®) tracks renewable energy generation in participating States and Provinces and assists in verifying compliance with individual state/provincial or voluntary Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and objectives. ~

M-RETS® is an important tool to keep track of all relevant information about renewable energy produced and delivered in the region. 

Currently M-RETS® tracks renewable energy in the following States: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Manitoba, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Wisconsin. These states have policies in place requiring or strongly encouraging utility development of renewable resources. M-RETS® uses verifiable production data for all participating generators and creates a Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) in the form of a tradable digital certificate for each MWh. 

Position Overview

Based in St. Paul, MN, M-RETS has an opening for a Program Manager. Our small but growing non-profit organization, currently tracks renewable energy generation in participating States and Provinces and assists in verifying compliance with individual state/provincial or voluntary Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and objectives.

This position is responsible for overseeing the renewable energy policies, regulatory developments and data management. This is a great opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Responsibilities 

• Assists the Executive Director and Chief Administrative Officer in registry data analysis
• Monitors utility regulation filings, rulemaking, proceedings, utility commissions, legislative agency proposals related to renewable energy requirements
• Is responsible for the data base administration including SaaS contract Management, serving as the Registry Administration liaison, Intellectual Property-related functions including monitoring and refining processes for Registry source code deposits
• Engages stakeholders by managing committees and ensures satisfaction of stakeholders
• Analyzes and makes recommendations on services to meet stakeholder needs
• Responsible for managing renewable database program audits
• Provides input on Account Holder fee structure recommendations based on registry and industry trends
• Supports compliance filings
• Fulfills other duties as assigned 

Qualifications  

Requirements 

• Passion for M-RETS mission
• Excellence in group leadership and dynamics
• Bachelor 's degree in a business or technology field; Master's Degree is a plus
• 5+ years experience working within the utility industry
• Three plus years of experience working in the renewable energy field
• Five plus years of experience working with Software as a Service
• Proven experience servicing customers / and stakeholders in the utility industry
• Proven knowledge and experience with public policy and regulatory affairs
• Solid understanding of databases and performing data analysis work
• Must be a team player that can work quickly, accurately, and independently in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communications 

Compensation: M-RETS (www.mrets.org) offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.

To Apply

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your resume and a cover letter. Be sure to indicate "Program Manager, Energy." 

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