Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Internship Summer 2027

Objective: WVPA is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Intern to join our Strategic Electrification and Member Relations team for Summer 2027.

This internship provides hands on experience in utility energy programs data analysis member engagement and emerging distributed energy resource technologies. The intern will work alongside industry professionals supporting programs that improve energy efficiency reduce peak demand strengthen grid reliability and enhance the value provided to member cooperatives and their members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Analyzing participation savings energy consumption and program performance data.

Supporting energy efficiency and rebate programs including tracking participation and evaluating program results.

Supporting demand response programs including PowerShift and related initiatives.

Assisting with participant enrollment tracking program reporting and peak demand reduction analysis.

Collecting cleaning and analyzing energy program and customer data.

Creating dashboards charts presentations and reports to communicate program results.

Supporting the development of key performance indicators and strategic reporting.

Researching emerging energy efficiency technologies distributed energy resources battery storage load flexibility electrification and industry best practices.

Assisting with educational marketing and member outreach materials.

Participating in meetings with member cooperative representatives.

Helping coordinate trainings educational events and working group activities.

Assisting with presentations surveys communications and other member engagement initiatives.

Supporting special projects involving energy efficiency demand response distributed energy resources and strategic electrification.

Gaining exposure to utility operations energy markets demand side management and distributed energy resources while working with teams across engineering operations member relations and strategic electrification.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience Requirements:

Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Engineering Data Analytics Economics Sustainability Environmental Science Business Information Systems or a related field.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI is a plus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team environment.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Interest in energy efficiency demand response renewable energy battery storage electrification distributed energy resources or utility operations.

Additional Information :

Wabash Valley Power Alliance reserves the right to request official or unofficial transcripts as part of the selection process to verify educational qualifications coursework academic standing and/or eligibility for the internship.

This is a paid summer internship opportunity located in Indianapolis Indiana. Please note that housing or a housing stipend is not provided.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern