Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Intern - Summer 2027

Wabash Valley Power Alliance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash Valley Power Alliance in Indianapolis is seeking an Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Intern for Summer 2027 to join the Strategic Electrification and Member Relations team. The role provides hands-on experience in utility energy programs, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement across multiple departments.

The internship focuses on analyzing program performance, supporting rebate and demand response initiatives, and creating dashboards to communicate results.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering/Analytics/Business/Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wabash Valley Power Alliance in Indianapolis is seeking an Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Intern for Summer 2027 to join the Strategic Electrification and Member Relations team. The role provides hands-on experience in utility energy programs, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement across multiple departments.

The internship focuses on analyzing program performance, supporting rebate and demand response initiatives, and creating dashboards to communicate results.