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This Independent Study within Baltimore City's Energy Office will engage students in local energy policies, energy initiatives, data and City operations. Interns will have the chance to apply optimization and modeling skills to one of many projects. These projects can include: • Measurement and verification of performance contracts with energy service contractors • Collection of data from City operated co-generation and solar plants and developing operation models • Analyzing energy usage data from City buildings and making recommendations As part of an independent student project, students will be required to submit a final report and present their findings to the City. Hours can be tailored to accommodate student's schedule but a minimum of 10 hours per week during the semester is required. Permission required.