Machine Learning Model for Local Gas Demand
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Job Description
About ISO New England
ISO New England is a not-for-profit, independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in New England. They play a crucial role in planning for the future of the electric grid and are at the forefront of New England’s transition to clean energy.
Internship: Machine Learning Model for Local Gas Demand
Department: System Operations and Market Administration
Minimum Education Level: Sophomore
Preferred Majors: Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Math
Department Description:
The Operations Energy Security Team provides regular energy security forecasts for New England, looking ahead 21 days and beyond to the upcoming summer/winter. These forecasts consider a variety of factors that might cause electricity shortages, including:
• Fuel availability
• Emissions restrictions
• Known generator outages
• Timing of intermittent renewables like wind and solar
What You’ll Work On:
• Develop and test a model to predict local gas heating demand using one or more machine learning algorithms in Python, based on existing local temperature forecasts.
• This local/zonal model will improve predictions for natural gas availability, a key driver in energy security forecasts.
• Analyze and document emissions restrictions on New England generators by scraping public emissions permits.
Impact of Your Work:
The products of this internship (a local gas demand model and an emissions restrictions catalog) are needed to support planned improvements to energy security forecasting tools.
Skills and Experience Needed:
• Python (intermediate or higher)
• Coursework or previous research/internship experience in machine learning algorithms
• Git Version Control Experience (preferred, not required)
Eligibility:
• Completed at least the first year of college and currently enrolled in a four-year or graduate-level academic program
• Must have the authority to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
Equal Opportunity Employer: ISO New England is an equal opportunity employer.
Drug-Free Workplace: ISO New England maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.
