Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Internship - Summer 2027

Wabash Valley Power Alliance · Planning

Hours: Intern
Where: Indianapolis, IN
Posted: Sep 16

Objective: WVPA is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Intern to join our Strategic Electrification and Member Relations team for Summer 2027.

This internship provides hands on experience in utility energy programs, data analysis, member engagement, and emerging distributed energy resource technologies. The intern will work alongside industry professionals supporting programs that improve energy efficiency, reduce peak demand, strengthen grid reliability, and enhance the value provided to member cooperatives and their members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

What you'd do

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.

What they want

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.

About Wabash Valley Power Alliance · Planning

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 21 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 280,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point.