Do you want to protect and strengthen EPA’s authority to regulate carbon from power plants? Do you want to promote increased use of renewables in key states and nationally as a key pathway to reducing carbon emissions? The Energy team at the Union of Concerned Scientists is expanding, and we have four positions available. Is one of them right for you?  Learn more about our jobs and how to apply at http://www.ucsusa.org/jobs
Energy Research Associate (Cambridge, MA): Assist with research and analysis in support of a team of energy analysts on a variety of projects focusing on renewable energy, energy efficiency, natural gas, coal, and energy resilience.
Energy Analyst (Cambridge, MA or Washington, DC): Conduct research and analysis to advance understanding of renewable and conventional energy technologies, policies, and markets, and to evaluate and advocate for clean energy solutions and climate change mitigation options in the electricity sector.
Energy Modeler (Cambridge, MA): Conduct analysis and modeling of clean energy and climate policies at the state, regional and national level, including modeling and spreadsheet analyses of proposed renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate policies at the state, regional, and national level. Conceptualize and design modeling scenarios.
Washington Representative (Washington, DC): Support advocacy efforts related to UCS’s national climate and energy policy agenda. Help to develop and implement campaign strategy for climate and energy policy, focusing on education and outreach to policymakers and Washington-based stakeholders.

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