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The US Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science, Technology and Policy (STP) Program serves as a next step in the educational and professional development of scientists and engineers by providing opportunities to participate in policy-related projects at DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington, D.C. Fellows will become part of a group of highly-trained scientists and engineers with the education, background, and experience to be part of the workforce that supports the DOE's mission in the future.
The US power system is changing rapidly, including increasing amounts of renewable energy such as wind and solar. Energy resources that are capable of balancing the variability of wind and solar are increasingly at a premium, from batteries and other chemical storage technologies to hydropower and pumped storage. The existing pumped storage hydropower (PSH) fleet, for example, comprises 550 GWh of storage and 22 GW of capacity, making it by far the largest source of energy storage in the US. Conventional reservoir hydropower, in addition to serving as a source of clean and low-cost energy generation, can also be operated flexibly to balance variable renewables and enable integration of additional wind and solar onto the grid. The changing power system creates opportunities for hydropower and PSH (as well as other resources) to provide new value and support the transition to a 100% clean energy future.
You will pursue these opportunities by applying your technical knowledge to various projects and ongoing efforts in the Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO). As a full member of the team, you will both learn and contribute across the range of activities associated with managing applied research. The office is also highly receptive to new ideas that fellows may have regarding research topics and strategies. Former fellows have frequently progressed to higher-level and more permanent positions at DOE and elsewhere.
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You will collaborate on the office's HydroWIRES Initiative, whose mission is to understand and support hydropower's role in a 100% clean energy future. The HydroWIRES Initiative, as the office's $15M grid integration program, includes research in four broad areas: understanding value drivers for hydropower under evolving system and market conditions; describing flexible capabilities and associated tradeoffs associated with hydropower meeting system requirements; optimizing hydropower operations and resource planning; and developing innovative technologies that enable hydropower to operate more flexibly. HydroWIRES efforts include power/water system modeling, valuation and technoeconomic analysis, innovative technology R&D, convening stakeholders, and international collaboration.
Past and present fellows have commented that Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) provides a supportive mentorship environment and a positive office culture. WPTO highly values fellows and encourages them to proactively pursue their interests within our range of work. We would be happy to arrange for you to speak with our numerous current and previous participants to get a further sense of our office culture and the opportunities this placement could provide.
Fellow Benefits
Selected fellows will receive a stipend as support for their living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by EERE officials and are based on the candidate’s academic and professional background. Relocation expenses, not to exceed $5,000, incurred in relocating from the participant's current address to Washington, D.C. (if more than 50 miles from the address shown on the application), may be reimbursed. Fellows will receive a travel allowance of $10,000 per appointment year to cover travel-related expenses to scientific and professional development activities.
This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. (LPR).
For more information about the EERE Science, Technology and Policy Program, please visit https://www.energy.gov/eere/education/energy-efficiency-and-renewable-energy-science-technology-and-policy-program.
Appointment Location
Washington, DC
Nature of Appointment
You will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE, or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE letter of appointment and Terms of Appointment.
Program eligibility requirements can be found at: visit https://www.energy.gov/eere/education/energy-efficiency-and-renewable-energy-science-technology-and-policy-program
Economics experience, with advanced degree in economics or closely related field preferred.
• Experience in areas such as technoeconomic analysis; cost-benefit analysis; energy generation and storage asset valuation and finance; evaluation of quantified and non-quantified project alternatives, including environmental and social/economic impacts of energy project development; power market operation and design; compensation mechanisms for flexible generation, storage, and other grid services; valuation of water for multiple purposes; energy policy design; development of power and non-power metrics, including metrics for environmental justice and energy equity.
• Experience engaging with a utility, power producer, system/market operator, investor, or other industry entity on practical applications, either in a research or industry context, is a plus.
• Capability to apply economics experience to support rigorous valuation of various power and non-power benefits and costs associated with hydropower and pumped storage as part of the broader power system.
• Capability to analyze and evaluate markets, policies, planning, project finance, and other decision-making processes in the power sector.
• Ability to learn new things and welcome intellectual challenges.
• Ability to collaborate on a dynamic, supportive team.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex, technical ideas to colleagues and management.
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