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 opportunity 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.
