Interconnection & Rebate Manager
Job Title: Interconnection & Rebate Manager
Location: 1 Dock St, Stamford CT - In Office
Department: Operations
Venture Solar takes an employee and customer-first approach with the goal of
providing the best experience possible in the Solar industry! We need your help to
assist the team in overseeing and optimizing the utility interconnection and rebate
processes across our active markets.
Our mission is to help our customers take control of their energy costs by switching to
cheaper, cleaner renewable power with solar energy with no upfront cost and immediate
savings and we need your help to do so!
We are currently hiring a Solar Operations - Interconnection & Rebate Manager. We
are always looking for passionate, energetic, and customer-focused team members to
join our mission of providing homeowners the best experience possible on their home
improvement projects.
We are willing to train the right candidates. If you have a great attitude, work ethic, and
want to be a part of the fastest-growing solar company please click apply now.
Responsibilities:
● Oversee and lead the interconnection and rebate team, ensuring all daily tasks
and project pipelines are being managed in a timely and efficient manner.
● Act as the primary point of contact for handling escalations related to difficult
utility companies, delayed Permission to Operate (PTO), or complex incentive
applications.
● Manage and track high-level rebate pipelines across multiple regional programs
(e.g., NYSERDA, RECs, Maryland MEA, Rhode Island REF, CT Green Bank
ESS).
● Develop and implement new ways to streamline internal processes, heavily
focusing on the use of automation to increase team efficiency and output.
● Work closely with customers, utility companies, state agencies, and internal
departments to resolve processing issues and remove operational roadblocks.
Experience:
● Prior experience in a leadership or managerial role, preferably within solar
operations or utility administration.
● Extensive experience navigating utility interconnection processes and managing
state/local incentive programs.
● Proven track record of identifying bottlenecks and implementing process
improvements or automation.
● CRM experience required (Salesforce preferred).
● Must be a self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic and customer
service focus.
● Must be highly organized and possess strong attention to detail to manage a
busy department.