22 Sep
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Energy Policy and Regulations
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Bengaluru
22 Sep
Energy Policy and Regulations
Bengaluru
We are seeking a dynamic, technically skilled professional for the position of
Senior Analyst on the Energy Policy and Regulations team. The Senior Analyst
will play a key role in evaluating the implications of future tariff increases
resulting from investments in power system reliability, resilience, security,
and sustainability, as well as in electricity demand forecasting, with a strong
focus on socio-economic and weather parameters that affect electricity demand.
This position offers a unique prospect to contribute to policy-relevant
research and help shape the future of India’s energy transition.
Responsibilities
* Lead research on developing an overall analytical framework for estimating
electricity demand elasticity across consumer categories.
* Design methodologies for assessing short-run and long-run price elasticity,
income elasticity, and consumer migration to alternative supply arrangements.
* Review existing tariff structures, open access regulations, and demand-side
management frameworks.
* Assess implications of renewable integration costs, transmission
investments, and grid modernisation on consumer tariffs.
* Lead research and analytical studies on electricity demand forecasting at
national, state, DISCOM, and feeder levels, incorporating socio-economic
indicators, tariff structures, and weather parameters to develop robust demand
projections.
* Track and analyse distribution sector policies, regulatory developments,
and emerging technologies, generating strategic insights through data analytics
and quantitative modelling to support evidence-based policy recommendations.
* Collaborate with state and national stakeholders to promote actionable
recommendations.
* Prepare policy briefs, technical reports, presentations, and journal
articles to disseminate findings.
* Willingness to travel within India to engage with different states as per
the requirements of projects.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Energy Economics, Sustainable Energy, or a relevant field.
Skill Set
* Experience in power sector research, regulatory analysis, energy economics,
or quantitative policy analysis.
* Demonstrated experience in electricity tariff analysis and demand
forecasting and analysis, using socio-economic, tariff, and weather parameters
across national, state, DISCOM, or feeder levels.
* Strong understanding of the Indian power sector, particularly DISCOM
regulations, and regulatory frameworks.
* Proficiency in data analysis and quantitative modelling, with strong
working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with statistical tools,
such as R and Python.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
📌 Senior Analyst (Bengaluru)
🏢 Energy Policy and Regulations
📍 Bengaluru