Job Posting (RFP): Connecticut Energy Efficiency Board

The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Board (EEB), working with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, has issued a Request for Proposals for an independent Contractor Ombudsperson to support residential energy efficiency program contractors statewide. The engagement will cover an initial three-year term beginning January 2027, with the first year as a pilot period. Responsibilities include establishing a Charter, developing communication frameworks, tracking and synthesizing contractor concerns, and providing regular updates to the EEB on trends and systemic issues. The role is expected to require approximately 25–40 hours per month. 

The RFP requires at least five years of Ombuds experience aligned with IOA or USOA standards, demonstrated independence from utilities and contractors, and familiarity with Connecticut’s energy efficiency landscape. Proposals must include qualifications, references, and a detailed three-year budget, including plans for onboarding a successor. The procurement process begins in March 2026, with proposals due in May, interviews later that month, and award anticipated by July 2026. (Energized CT RFP.)