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Boston, Ma, Us

Hampton, Nh

• Quantified the cost and benefits of new state policies in conjunction with regional market rules, with a focus on renewable energy strategy and wholesale markets.• Regulatory lead on new renewable policy initiatives and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on new projects including energy storage, the MA SMART program, and the Clean Peak Standard.• Conducted the procurement and contracting of $75 million of energy for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in MA and NH. Writes and defends testimony about procurement before regulatory agencies.• Generated a 50% increase in bidder participation for wholesale energy procurement through forging new relationships with suppliers. • Managed the procurement of over $20 million of Renewable Energy Credits (“RECs”), including contracting and planning for Unitil’s service territories. • Prepares and submits Renewable Portfolio Standard Compliance filings to state regulatory agencies.• Strengthened utility relationships with renewable generators across New England, including Hydro, Wind, Biomass, and Solar facilities through improved communications.• Coordinated the registration and settlement of the Company’s generation assets in wholesale markets. Ensures accurate load settlement across all load assets.

Hampton, Nh

Burlington, Ma

• Advised our sales team on contracting issues and legal requirements needed to enroll customers in several states. Monitored new regulations affecting the deregulated retail energy landscape.• Consulted with customers regarding the Company’s suite of energy products and advised on purchasing strategy. • Prevented the attrition of several large customers through customer service. Occasional sales presentations to prospective customers.• Negotiated contracting terms and pricing with brokers and counterparties. • Worked extensively with finance department to establish credit requirements for large customers.

Boston, Ma

• Diagnosed and identified solutions to resolve customer issues related to application use and configuration. Provided online and remote assistance for technical faults • Communicated effectively between technical resources and business resources. • Maintained composure and patience in face of extremely difficult client situations involving time sensitive use of online trading software.

Rockland

• Monitored daily processing of production files including data analysis for multiple formats including EDI, CSV, and XML. • Communicated daily with implementation specialists and software developers to enhance transaction efficiency and ensures smooth transition into new processing techniques. • Electronic Business Transaction (“EBT”) data analyst for the largest gas and electric utility in New Jersey and New York. Familiar with over 15 different markets in the deregulated electricity and natural gas industry. • Performed EBT certification testing between utilities and suppliers.