Resource Planner, Power Supply

Who We Are 

Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 38 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts. 

What You’ll Do 

CPA is seeking a Resource Planner to serve as an analytical and long-term planning lead for the Power Supply team. CPA is seeking an experienced energy professional to perform analysis of portfolio planning, resource requirements, project valuation and long-term integrated resource planning. The team member will use PLEXOS modeling to perform the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and support the proceeding and related filings. The Resource Planner will help identify and implement systems and tools to support internal portfolio management and optimization, including modeling and analysis of generation and storage technologies, long-term hedging of renewables and Resource Adequacy and product content strategy.  

Who You’ll Work With 

The Resource Planner reports to the Vice President, Power Supply. You will work closely with the Power Supply Team, including Market Operations, Structured Contracts, and Power Origination.   

Commitment to Diversity 

At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Culture 

CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand. 

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools, or related software. 

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality  

• Ability to fully own tasks and processes with minimal oversight 

• Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues 

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and ability to build reports and work with large volumes of data   

• Energy experience and understanding of how CAISO and California energy and capacity markets operate. 

• Experience with data analysis tools including PLEXOS and other systems such as R, Python and SAS is a plus. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Resource Planning and Portfolio Optimization: Enhance and maintain long-term resource planning tools for internal strategy and the development of regulatory filings. Conduct detailed analytics related to CPA’s long-term resource portfolio, develop strategies for addressing long-term energy supply and model procurement targets for the Request for Offer (RFO) process, including an assessment of portfolio risk. Conduct analysis and provide guidance on optimizing renewable and carbon-free energy content in CPA’s portfolio and develop scenarios to inform product content strategy, accounting for regulatory requirements and Board guidance on CPA’s preferred product content.  

• CPUC Integrated Resource Plan: Lead in identifying, compiling and coordinating inputs needed to model the IRP. Lead or facilitate the data modeling of the CPUC’s IRP, summarize modeling result and respond to related data requests and filings. Utilize PLEXOS modeling, as applicable, to conduct the IRP planning process.  

• Project Valuation: Assist with the administration of RFO processes, including intake, quantitative evaluation, and due diligence of proposals for renewable and energy storage resources. Build and maintain long-term valuation tools for renewable and energy storage offers from RFOs and unsolicited offers.  

• Compliance and Regulatory Support: Serve as subject matter expert and conduct analysis for key compliance and regulatory proceedings related to energy markets and resource planning, including proceedings at the California Energy Commission, California Independent System Operator and CPUC.  

• Price Forecasting: Analyze trends in electric and natural gas markets. Maintain price forecasts for energy, Resource Adequacy, environmental products, inflation, and other key planning assumptions with input from the commercial team.  

• Demand-side Planning: In coordination with CPA’s load forecaster, manage key inputs for load forecasting, including developing and maintaining assumptions and assumptions for behind-the-meter generation, energy efficiency, demand response, and transportation and building electrification. Assist with validation of CPA load forecast scenarios. Support as-needed quantitative assessment of local programs with CPA’s local programs group.  

• Planning Systems Management: Work with CPA’s Data and Systems team, IT consultants and software vendors to select, build, and maintain critical resource planning and portfolio management systems.   

• Continuous Improvement: Create, enhance, document, and manage continuous improvement initiatives across Resource Planning. Responsible for identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions to senior leadership, and leading the implementation of new tools, automation, and reporting frameworks that enable the team to scale and improve. 

• Other duties as assigned.  

Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate the Following Abilities: 

• Demonstrate good judgment and integrity 

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills 

• Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; and the ability to translate complex technical information into non-technical language 

• Have a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative/working in a fast paced, start-up environment 

• Work well on diverse teams and be highly collaborative 

• Must be able to work at a desk and on a computer for prolonged periods 

Qualifications 

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience 

• Experience with the CPUC’s Integrated Resource Planning filing and proceeding required 

• Demonstrated experience with financial and/or quantitative analysis, including forecasting and performing cost/benefit and trend analyses required 

• Demonstrated experience with production cost modeling and statistical forecasting modeling required 

• Knowledge of California Independent System Operator (CAISO) process required 

• Knowledge of California energy markets and energy products required 

• Experience interacting with state, local, and federal regulatory agencies required 

• CCA experience is a plus 

Work Location   

This position is eligible for either Hybrid or Remote options. The Hybrid option requires 2-3 assigned full-time days in the Downtown Los Angeles office and includes a transportation allowance. The Remote & Hybrid options require full-time in-person attendance at organization or team-wide events 3 times per year for 3-5 days per event. All staff are required to work during CPA’s office hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm PST.      

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $153,196-$229,793 , with exact compensation to be determined by Clean Power Alliance, dependent on experience. Benefits include health care, a 401(k)-like match program, paid vacation, and sick leave. This is not a civil service position; however, all CPA employees are required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests form, also known as the Form 700. 

How to Apply 

Candidates should apply on CPA’s Career Page. The start date for the position is as soon as possible and will remain open until filled.