Renewable energy jobs at ACEEE

ACEEE's impact is measured through its extensive research publications and policy influence rather than physical infrastructure projects (source: aceee.org). In 2024 alone, the organization published nearly 40 reports, briefs, and other research outputs, including the seventh edition of its flagship City Clean Energy Scorecard (source: aceee.org). Key areas of influence include federal appliance efficiency standards, local transportation system improvements, and utility efficiency programs, demonstrating ACEEE's broad impact on energy-saving policies nationwide (source: aceee.org).

In September 2024, ACEEE released a pivotal report advocating that climate goals should be the primary driver for utility efficiency efforts, recommending strategies for state legislators and utility regulators to better value emissions reductions from efficiency programs (source: aceee.org). The organization continued to expand its City Clean Energy Scorecard initiative and maintained a high level of research output with nearly 40 publications in 2024 (source: aceee.org). ACEEE's ongoing activity is reflected in its public impact updates, with a 2026 page referencing a 2025 annual report, underscoring its sustained commitment to advancing energy efficiency policy (source: aceee.org).

ACEEE fosters a collaborative, mission-driven culture emphasizing teamwork and results, offering in-person, hybrid, and remote roles for U.S.-based staff and interns (source: aceee.org). The organization hires across diverse functions including senior research, building construction, transportation, policy analysis, program management, communications, finance, operations, and development (source: aceee.org). Employee benefits include flexible healthcare and dental coverage, 15 to 20 vacation days depending on tenure, 12 sick days, paid federal holidays plus additional holiday breaks, transportation and bike-share benefits, and a 403(b) retirement plan (source: ziprecruiter.com). Salary ranges for recent openings include $77,467–$96,834 for Senior Research Associate, $100,000–$130,000 for Deputy Director, and $57,378–$71,722 for Transportation Research Analyst positions (source: aceee.org). The paid summer internship program spans eight weeks and offers research experience, networking, and mentorship opportunities, with applications typically closing at the end of January (source: aceee.org).