Junior Expert for Nonprofit Advocacy at Public Utilities Commissions
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Posted: 19-Mar-24
Location: United States - Nationwide
Type: Part Time
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Junior Expert (Energy Law and Public Utilities)
Our nonprofit specializes in energy and regulatory litigation. We are seeking an expert to join our team on a part-time basis. As an advocate, you will play a crucial role in representing our organization before Public Utilities Commissions (PUC). We represent the small businesses community in utility matters and our mission includes promoting broader energy and climate change policies.
Experts with public policy degrees or backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Experience and interest in utility and energy law, helping small businesses, and working with PUC energy policies – including related to energy storage, electrification of vehicles, energy efficiency, decarbonization of buildings, and renewable energy – is desirable.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyze utility proceedings at the PUC and develop positions on behalf of small businesses;
Engage in administrative advocacy; research, review, and interpret energy and utility policies;
Create expert reports and submit written and oral testimony at the PUC; attend hearings as a witness and advocate;
Analyze and develop positions on behalf of small businesses related to distributed energy resources (renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy storage, time of use rates, etc.); and
Actively participate in multi-stakeholder workshops, meetings, and other PUC events. Stakeholders include utilities, environmental groups, industry advocates, cities and counties, state officials, and others.
Familiarity with utility, energy, and climate change regulation and policy;
Experience engaging in utilities regulatory proceedings is a plus;
Candidates should be self-directed and possess excellent analytical, research, writing and speaking skills;
Ability to work independently and as a team member with attorneys and other experts;
Ability to engage and orally advocate on behalf of small businesses at meetings, negotiations, and workgroups with a wide array of different stakeholders; and
Demonstrated project and case management skills to deal with the tasks above.