1. Strategy Development and Resource Identification – Advancing and refining clean energy strategies while identifying funding sources to sustain long-term growth in the NSJV’s clean energy sector. 2. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration – Convening local partners and identifying technical and strategic collaborations that accelerate implementation and support ecosystem development. The North Valley THRIVE strategy team consists of: · Erick Serrato and Yolanda Meraz, Director and Associate Director of North Valley THRIVE · Dr. Thomas Pogue, Executive Director, University of the Pacific Center for Business and Policy Research · Egon Terplan, Chief Strategy Consultant, North Valley THRIVE · BW Research, economic research consulting partner North Valley THRIVE seeks a Coordinator Team with the following qualifications: · Familiarity with the clean energy ecosystem and relevant stakeholder groups, including: o Energy utilities and developers (e.g., knowledge of interconnection queues, utility rate setting, regulatory processes, and project siting). o State and local governments’ role in energy policy (e.g., zoning, permitting, and incentive programs). o The clean energy innovation ecosystem, including understanding of technology readiness levels and pathways to adoption. · Knowledge of a broad range of clean energy technologies, funding mechanisms, and policy drivers, including but not limited to: o Hydrogen, solar, nuclear, onshore wind, energy storage, virtual power plants, distributed energy resources (DERs). o Electric vehicles (EVs) and infrastructure, fuel cell vehicles. o Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), and biofuels. · Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. · Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with a track record of engaging diverse partners. · Proven ability to deliver data-driven strategies and actionable implementation plans.
