Voltus represents the "potential of us" to better manage energy through simple, cost-free energy management products.
Key Responsibilities
Intervene in state regulatory proceedings to provide comments and other advocacy pleadings supporting the company positions.
Advocate company positions before staff and other stakeholders at state commission meetings, ISO/RTO stakeholder committee meetings, other forums and at FERC.
Track initiatives (rulemakings, proposed tariff changes, etc.) in 2-3 wholesale electric markets, participate in stakeholder meetings in those markets and identify and advocate for positions supportive of the company’s business.
Coordinate closely with the Voltus Energy Markets team on all advocacy and regulatory policy work in wholesale markets and at the state commission level.
Determine a course of action when necessary, whether individually or by working with trade associations, to influence initiatives and collectively advocate for change.
Be a public advocate and spokesperson on behalf of the company’s interests, by participating in stakeholder meetings, drafting comments, and meeting with critical players (e.g., Commissioners, RTO employees).
Master our business by working across the organization ( Energy Markets, Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance) and use that knowledge in advocacy.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including regulatory commission(er)s, federal agencies and officials, state energy officials and legislators, ISO/RTOs, environmental groups, consumer, and trade associations.
After 3-6 months of onboarding, manage your responsibilities with limited oversight from the Chief Regulatory Officer.
Requirements
4-5 years experience in energy policy or regulation, with clear, successful outcomes from direct advocacy.
A JD (desired) or other graduate degree required.
Excellent writing skills. You will operate at times as essentially a one-person law firm, and must be able to draft regulatory filings when necessary.
Excellent oral communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work with industry and stakeholder partners to grow and/or defend the overall market for distributed energy resources.
Excellent project management skills. Must be incredibly efficient while also exercising judgment in allocating limited resources.
Ability to effectively marshal knowledge across a variety of disciplines (engineering, energy markets, finance) and distill it to concise, understandable verbal and written communications.
Comfort with measurable performance metrics and results-driven accountability.
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