Jobs In Solar: Field Energy Efficiency Consultant-NY State

Date: 2012-08-13, 1:22PM EDT
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The Energy Efficiency Consultant is responsible for closing sales of residential Home Energy Evaluations and Energy Efficiency Upgrades. The ideal candidate should be a subject-matter expert in residential building science, including building envelope performance, HVAC systems, water heating and combustion safety. The candidate must be a team player, able to handle a high volume of leads, willing to work long and odd hours (including weekends) and have a high degree of maturity.

Responsibilities
• Sell Energy Efficiency products and services to new SolarCity residential customers, as well as SolarCity's existing customer base.
• Generating project proposals/quotes for customers.
• Analysis of customer's current and projected electrical usage and financial return on investment.
• Must have a clear understanding of sales cycle, contract agreements and be able to explain and review agreements to close customers.
• Logging all communications with customers in CRM contact database.
• Exceed set targets and work in a fast paced environment.
• Deal effectively with all inquiries and represent SolarCity in a professional manner.

Requirements
• Have at least 2 year full-cycle direct sales experience with a proven track record meeting quotas.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Salesforce.com is a plus).
• Previous knowledge of energy efficiency and building science.
• BPI certification is preferred.
• Previous experience conducting Energy Audits (home performance testing) is preferred.
• Possess excellent verbal/written communication and telephone skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and a fast pace environment
• Clean DMV driving record (example, no DUI in the last 5 years).
• All candidates must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background and drug screen.

About SolarCity

SolarCity® is a national leader in solar power and energy efficiency services. The company's mission is to help millions of homeowners and businesses adopt clean power to reduce pollution and save money. SolarCity's financing options can make it possible for many homeowners and businesses to switch to solar power for less than they currently pay for electricity. The company also offers a range of energy efficiency services, including efficient heating, cooling and lighting, and is a leading provider of electric vehicle charging stations. The U.S. Department of Energy named SolarCity a Green Power Supplier of the Year in 2010, and Fast Company Magazine called it one of the 50 most innovative companies in the world in 2011. SolarCity's 25 office locations serve more than 2,000 communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas and Washington, D.C.

To Apply: Please apply via our website: http://www.solarcity.com/hr/619/69/Field-Energy-Efficiency-Consultant-.aspx


Location:  Westchester, NY

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University of Arizona Creating Cheaper Solar Power

University of Arizona Professor Roger Angel and his team of researchers are experimenting using solar power collection techniques typically used for thermal solar plants.  They're using dish-shaped mirrors called "The Tracker" to collect the sun's rays to concentrate them on high-performance solar cells.

The team has found if they bend the glass to a degree they can focus light on a line or point. The solar cells they're using are the type used for space travel and can convert a wider range of the solar spectrum into electricity than typical cells.

Using two mirrors they can focus light onto a 5-inch glass ball and from there onto the upgraded solar cells. Through experimentation they've found that this configuration works more efficiently that the typical solar thermal cylinder-shaped glass. They can bend the glass to concentrate light more efficiently and this produces an intense heat in the solar cells.

They've designed a radiator-fan unit that keeps the cells to 36 degrees Fahrenheit above ambient air temperature.

Professor Angel says "By using mirrors to focus on small but super-efficient photovoltaic cells, we have the potential to make twice as much electricity as even the best photovoltaic panels." An array of their sun trackers 7 miles by 7 miles would generate approximately 10 Gigawatts that could produce the same amount of energy as a large nuclear power plant.

More interesting details at the Uni of Arizona.

* Photo Credit: Brent Coughenour