Regulatory Affairs Analyst

The role

This person will lead utility rebate and incentive efforts to grow the market for geothermal heating and cooling. They will develop and carry out regulatory strategies to defend and expand utility incentives.

What you will do

• Develop and carry out utility incentive engagement strategy across markets.
• Work with the Policy and Regulatory team to decide strategic regulatory efforts.
• Defend existing incentives by monitoring markets and engaging in regulatory proceedings.
• Write comments, memos, and presentations for utilities, regulators, and program administrators.
• Represent Dandelion to utility rebate program staff, regulators, and decision makers.
• Build and maintain relationships with utility, government, and industry stakeholders.
• Engage trade groups and coalitions.
• Communicate interests to push building decarbonization and electrification policy forward.
• Train and support the sales team on available rebates and incentives.
• Partner with internal experts to develop policy recommendations.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with utility regulation, energy efficiency programs, or the public sector.
• Direct familiarity with utility incentive and energy efficiency programs.
• Experience collaborating across multiple external groups.
• Analytical mindset and willingness to dig into details of regulatory issues and utility proceedings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate within business constraints including limited resources, tight timelines, and focus on ROI.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, low-structure environment.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year university.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with new construction energy efficiency programs, builder incentives, or building energy codes.
• Experience in one or more of our markets: the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, or Colorado.

Benefits

• Medical (including mental health), dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Commuter benefits
• Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave
• Learning & development support, including on-the-job training and virtual courses
• Pet insurance

About the company

Dandelion Energy is a residential geothermal company that designs, installs, and maintains heating and cooling systems. The company is backed by Google Ventures (GV) and other top tech investors.