Events
Clean Energy Industry Trends Webinars
Tuesday, February 11th, 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Join the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) for the first of three Clean Energy Industry Trends 2020 webinars! Hear from senior officials at the professional and trade associations that are leading and tracking the thousands of firms connected to the nation’s solar, wind, and energy efficiency industries. The webinar speakers will briefly discuss political, policy, market, and technological drivers affecting growth and decline in the clean energy sector, and offer thoughts for what 2020 may bring for new professionals considering a career in the industry. More information here.
Young Alumni in Energy Panel
Wednesday, February 12th, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM, Evans Hall - 2210
Join Kristofer Holz SOM/FES '18 (Vice President, Finance at Inclusive Prosperity Capital), Lucas Johnson SOM/FES '18 (Associate Director Underwriting at Greenworks Lending), Kolin Loveless SOM '16 (Business Development Manager at Bloom Energy) and Amanda Faulkner SOM '19 (Chief Of Staff at National Grid Partners) for a panel discussion about transitioning into a job in the energy sector. Hear about their recruiting process, career progression since school and what life is like in their current roles. Lunch will be provided! Dress is casual. Register here.
"Can nuclear be a partner to renewables in combating climate change?" with Wendy Simon-Pearson
Thursday, February 13th, 5:30-7:00 PM, Burke Auditorium
Ultra Safe Nuclear (USNC) is leading the charge in Canada to produce the first Micro Modular Reactor. This generation of reactor design and proprietary FCM Fuel can’t melt down. Is this new technology the answer to baseload issues on a carbon zero grid? Wendy Simon-Pearson, USNC's General Counsel, will discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by this new generation of nuclear technology that puts safety first. Dinner will be provided!
Lunch Conversation with Professor Dan Gross
Monday, February 17th, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM, Evans Hall - 4230
Join the SOM Energy Club and Professor Dan Gross for a conversation on all things Renewable Energy over lunch. Attendance will be limited to ensure a high quality and engaging conversation. Plan on coming with questions and topics for discussion. We look forward to seeing you! Register here.
AVANGRID Innovation Challenge Virtual Info Session
Monday, February 17th, 12:00 PM
Team up with energy industry experts to compete against 5 other universities on an independent research and development project to help design innovative solutions for a Clean Energy Future! To join the info session, email james.rincon@avangrid.com (not mandatory for participation). To apply for a spot on an Innovation Team, submit a
resumé to corporateinnovation@avangrid.com by Friday, February 21, 2020. Selected participants will be notified no later than February 28, 2020.
Jesse Grossman: Founder & CEO, Soltage Renewables
Tuesday, February 18th, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Evans Hall - 4400
Jesse Grossman has over 15 years of experience in project finance, emerging markets and renewable energy. In 2005, Jesse co-founded Soltage, an independent renewable power producer that develops, finances and operates distributed utility solar and solar-plus-storage project portfolios across the U.S. Jesse has directed over $600M into solar asset investment through Soltage, which currently owns and manages a solar portfolio of over 300 MWs across 14 states. Register here.
Electrifying Growth – Electricity Access in Sierra Leone
Wednesday, February 19th, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM, Evans Hall - 4420
In this one-of-a-kind Social Impact Lab session, student researchers Malisa Castro, Aly Gamay, Tony Senanayake and Vicky Zhang (Class of 2020) will present original research they're conducting with Prof. Mushfiq Mubarak. Register here.
Ten Themes for Energy in the 2020's
Wednesday, February 26th, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM, Evans Hall - 4210
In this discussion, Thunder Said Energy's CEO, Rob West, will survey the energy industry and what we can expect in the coming decade. Thunder Said Energy is a research consultancy into energy technologies. Its clients include the world's largest energy companies, investors, and private equity firms. Register here.
Conferences and Case Competitions*
Columbia Energy Symposium: February 20-21
ClimateCAP Summit: February 21-22
Tepper Cleantech Case Competition: March 27
MIT Energy Conference: April 2
Kellogg Energy Case Competition, April 4
*If you are interested in participating in a case competition, please contact Michael Shapiro (michael.shapiro@yale.edu)
Energy Career Circles
To help facilitate the full-time and internship searches, Energy Club is holding get-togethers (1-2x per week) for energy-focused people to work on career related items (cover letter, job applications, interview prep, etc.). These meetings provide a casual setting to share job postings and solicit peer review and feedback. Check the Slack channel for more information on timing and room location.
Job Postings
Portfolio Manager, National Grid
Internship, ReNew Power India (resume/cover letter to Jayantika)
Summer Associate, Rabobank (info on CMS)
Project Specialist, Con Edison
Climate Internship, SwitchON Foundation
Internship & Full-time Roles, Customer First Renewables
Research Opportunity, Renewable Thermal Alliance
Part-Time Associate, Thunder Said Energy
MBA internships (various roles), Cypress Creek
Internship & Full-time Roles, Distributed Solar Development
Business and Marketing Analytics Intern, Ampaire
New Markets Team Summer 2020 Internship, Apex Clean Energy
Finance Team Summer 2020 Internship, Apex Clean Energy
Business Development Team Summer 2020 Internship, Apex Clean Energy
MBA Intern, National Grid Partners
Business Internship, Avangrid (apply on CMS)
Investment Banking Internship, Rubicon Infrastructure Advisors
Summer Associate, OnyxPoint Global Management (apply on CMS)
Financial Analyst, Chaparral Energy
Science and Technology Policy (STP) Fellowship, SETO
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