About the UMass Clean Energy Extension

The Clean Energy Extension (CEE) at the University of Massachusetts was established in 2015 as part of the Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (CAFE) and with academic affiliation with the Department of Environmental Conservation in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS). CEE supports the Commonwealth’s clean energy and climate policies and programs through applied research and extension, direct technical assistance, and workforce development. CEE was established with and continues to receive funding from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER). In addition to directly supporting some DOER programs, current areas of work include municipal energy efficiency, greenhouse gas inventories, net zero planning, clean energy workforce development, offshore wind-wildlife interaction research, agrivoltaics, pollinator-friendly solar, and solar planning, financing, and implementation. CEE has been successful in obtaining federal funds serving the clean energy transition by supporting staff, growing collaborations, and conducting project work.

CEE offers a small-team environment with a culture of collaboration within Extension and across university units engaged in energy and sustainability research and programs. CEE has established a strong reputation for its contributions on campus and as an objective resource for municipalities and organizations across Massachusetts and regionally. CEE has strong potential for strengthening and expanding its activities and partnerships and meaningfully contributing to the university’s new strategic plan ‘For the Common Good’, with a focus on sustainability and public engagement.  CEE is committed to promoting energy transition by working with people from different backgrounds to promote innovation in the clean energy workforce and bring the economic value of clean energy to all communities.

Job Summary

The Director will maintain ongoing obligations and develop new collaborations for CEE to support its mission, maintain its financial stability, and enhance its value to the Commonwealth and university. The Director will bring new expertise to CEE and is expected to develop applied research and/or public service and outreach activities consistent with the CEE mission. The Director will be responsible for managing CEE staff and their professional development. The Director will hold a faculty position in the Department of Environmental Conservation and teach one to two courses per year in clean energy and the energy transition, as well as contribute to other departmental service needs typical for faculty. Joint affiliation with another academic department may be considered based on the candidate’s background.

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