Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. Recommend near and long-term energy procurement strategies and comprehensive strategic plans, consistent with University climate commitments and environmental sustainability initiatives, and in compliance with University air permits for federal and state environmental regulations. b. Find and recommend energy sources and strategies that reduce the University’s carbon footprint in the short, medium, and long term at competitive prices. Demonstrate cost savings to the University based on recommended alternatives vs. current state and project those costs over a reasonable amount of time. c. Prepare and issue competitive bid documents and obtain pricing and agreements that are acceptable to the University, for procurement of all energy sources, including but not limited to #2 and #6 heating fuel, kerosene, bulk gasoline and diesel, propane, natural gas (pipeline, CNG, and LNG), electricity(including renewable sources), biomass (pellet and chip products), and renewable liquid and gaseous fuels. d. Provide continuous energy market monitoring and analysis to advise and assist the University with energy procurement decision making and risk analysis. e. Track and manage daily/weekly/monthly energy procurement scheduling, reconciling and invoice review.