Host: City of Corona
Openings: 1
Project Focus: Energy Efficiency
Skills Needed: Project Management, Research, Data Collection, Stakeholder Engagement,

Remote or On-Site Placement

On-site

Service Needs & Plans

The Corona Energy Resilience Analysis will address the City of Corona‘s energy usage and explore methods for energy savings at specific City-owned infrastructure. The City has identified high energy usage among its facilities and is seeking to identify the cause for these levels and implement strategies to improve its energy efficiency.

Project Description

Corona Energy Resilience Study

The goal of the project is to identify and carry out actionable energy improvements for Corona facilities to improve energy efficiency and increase energy savings potential throughout the City. The Fellow will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as the primary contact between the Inland Regional Energy Network (IREN) and City of Corona;
• Analyze IREN’s utility data for City of Corona facilities and assist City staff with establishing a priority list for facilities that require attention;
• Work with staff to identify and implement actionable steps for selected facilities to improve the City’s energy efficiency.

The Fellow’s participation in the project will help the City of Corona in its mission to implement strategic energy initiatives to increase energy efficiency throughout its facilities.

Desired Skills

• Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply programs, policies, procedures, and guidelines and develop sound recommendations

• Collect, analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner for a variety of intended audiences

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Organization & Workplace Highlights

The City of Corona is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected characteristics. The City has adopted policies that demonstrate its dedication to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

The Fellow would be placed in the Public Works Department. In addition to working on energy resilience goals, this department is responsible for traffic management, street maintenance, environmental services and the City’s Fleet program. The City operates on a 4/10 schedule (10 hours, Monday thru Thursday) and is closed on Friday.

The City of Corona is currently working on several exciting projects to increase the quality of life for its residents, including revitalizing its downtown area, upgrading local parks and hosting new community events. Working with the City during this exciting time will provide the Fellow with a meaningful and rewarding fellowship.

Community Highlights

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse populations of approximately 160,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors.