Intern

About NYSERDA

As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has remained a credible, objective and trusted partner in our state’s energy planning as well as deploying new and innovative technologies to expand New York’s economy. NYSERDA has worked for the past 50 years to protect the environment and help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, lower energy costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA engages with stakeholders including residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
• Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large scale in New York.
• Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably in the clean energy transition.

Internship Overview

NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Siting Team is looking for an intern to help support and improve our Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Peer Review Program. The Peer Review Program provides independent, third-party technical reviews of battery energy storage project site plans and designs. These reviews help municipalities and local officials better understand proposed projects and evaluate their compliance with applicable safety codes and standards which allows them to make informed decisions during the permitting process. The intern will work closely with the team to help manage ongoing peer review projects, track progress, coordinate with stakeholders, and keep project information organized. They will also take a closer look at how the program currently operates and identify areas where the process could be improved. As part of the internship, the intern will learn about battery energy storage technology, safety codes, and the permitting process in New York State. They may also have opportunities to attend meetings, trainings, and BESS site visits to better understand how these projects work in practice.

Responsibilities

• Help coordinate peer review projects and track important deadlines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Support communication and coordination with technical reviewers, and other stakeholders.
• Review the current