CPower is the leading, national distributed energy resources monetization and Virtual Power Plant provider, creating the Customer-Powered Grid® that will enable a flexible, clean and dependable energy future. With ~6.7 GW of capacity at 27,000+ sites across the U.S., we unlock the full value of DERs to strengthen the grid when and where reliable, dispatchable resources are needed most.
CPower is based in Baltimore, MD., and is owned by LS Power, a development, investment and operating company focused on the power and energy infrastructure sector.We are looking for an Sr. Legal & Policy Analyst to join the Law & Policy Team to provide regulatory support to retain and expand our portfolio. This role will help CPower maintain its role as a leader in the energy management industry, including Demand Response programs, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) solutions, and evolving storage and renewable monetization. This will be a remote work position, with some travel expected.
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with the experience of the individual hired for this role.
This position is remote.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as one of CPower's regulatory liaisons to states and markets across the United States.
- Coordinate business process documentation initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance with market rules and regulations.
- Advocate for policies and regulations that promote the interests of CPower. Develop policies and strategies for consideration and approval in various markets to enable demand response (DR) and distributed energy resources (DER) in wholesale and retail markets
- Research, review, analyze, write, and speak publicly on proposals, policy questions, stakeholder materials, and proceedings across state public utility commissions, state legislative proposals, and RTO/ISOs for CPower and alongside industry associations and trade groups seeking to advance DR/DER opportunities.
- Inform management and impacted CPower teams of activities and regulatory developments. Assess business threats and opportunities on an ongoing basis with strategy recommendations based to discuss with management and other CPower teams.
- Position will be an individual contributor without direct reports but will manage regulatory engagements and projects.
Requirements
- Ideal candidates for this position would have experience in the energy or electricity industry in regulatory affairs, compliance, or legal operations.
- Bachelor's degree required, additional training and programs encouraged and recommended.
- All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period, and will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status to work legally for our Company in the United States.
Benefits
Unique opportunity to work at a successful, growing company with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. We focus heavily on developing our employees and linking successes to our core values. CPower offers a great benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, up to $10,000 per calendar year in tuition reimbursement, etc. CPower’s leadership prides itself on maintaining a rewarding culture, and always striving to offer a great team-member experience.CPower is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
