Machine Learning Model Local Gas Demand

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

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 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)

Additional Requirements:

• 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.