Campus Energy Manager

The University of New Hampshire seeks a Campus Energy Manager to help shape the future of energy across a nationally recognized research university. This unique position combines energy markets, sustainability, data analytics, utility management, and strategic planning in a high-impact role that supports the University's operational, financial, and environmental goals. The Campus Energy Manager serves as UNH's lead energy strategist, overseeing campus energy procurement, participation in regional energy markets and demand response programs, administration of the University's Energy Management Information System (EMIS), and development of initiatives that improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. The position collaborates closely with campus leadership, engineers, utility providers, consultants, and regulatory stakeholders while supporting decisions that influence millions of dollars in annual energy expenditures. This role offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of energy, finance, technology, and sustainability. The successful candidate will evaluate market opportunities, leverage energy data to drive informed decision-making, support innovative conservation initiatives, and help guide the University's long-term energy strategy. Individuals who enjoy solving complex problems, translating data into action, and making a measurable impact on a large and diverse campus community will find this to be a challenging and rewarding career opportunity at one of New England's leading public research universities. Duties/Responsibilities Energy Commodity Strategy, Market Management & Demand Response (30%) Develop and implement short- and long-range strategies for energy commodity procurement based on market conditions, price forecasts, risk management objectives, and campus requirements. Collaborate with commodity brokers, financial advisors, and energy market consultants to evaluate and execute hedging strategies that mitigate exposure to market volatility. Monitor energy market conditions and recommend procurement strategy adjustments as appropriate. Manage the University's participation in Group Net Metering programs, including compliance activities and required reporting. Administer Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) purchases and sales, including both electric and thermal RECs. Develop, administer, and forecast annual budgets associated with energy commodity purchases, utility expenditures, renewable energy credits, and related revenue streams. Administer the University's participation in demand response programs, including coordination with CPower and other third-party aggregators; identify opportunities to reduce peak demand and capacity costs through operational and load-management strategies. In collaboration with Purchasing, develop and administer energy commodity contracts; serve as the University's primary contact for contract administration and invoice approval. EMIS Ownership & Energy Data Management (20%) Serve as owner and administrator of the University's Energy Management Information System (EMIS), responsible for ongoing development, integration, optimization, and continuous improvement. Oversee campus metering infrastructure, including electric, thermal, natural gas, and water meters. Provide functional oversight of campus meter data collection activities and supervise the Energy Systems Analyst and meter reading personnel. Manage energy reporting and dashboard platforms that support building- and campus-level performance monitoring, cost analysis, and operational decision-making. Serve as the University's primary source of verified utility consumption and energy cost data for Facilities, Finance, the Sustainability Institute, and other stakeholders. Audit utility bills for rate accuracy and billing errors; pursue corrections and recoveries as appropriate. Prepare and submit required energy data and consumption reports to external agencies and organizations, including the U.S. Energy Informat…

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