What The Role Is

State and local-level policies are key drivers of the transition to clean energy and success of clean energy projects. In the Western U.S., many states have moved rapidly to adopt goals of 100% clean energy, while others are pursuing an all-of-the-above strategy where renewables coexist with conventional energy resources. As one of the largest renewable energy companies in the U.S., Clearway Energy Group is playing a leadership role in this transition, operating a fleet of wind, solar, battery storage, and natural gas power plants that spans 26 states. Clearway’s External Affairs team works at the interface of public policy and project development to advance legislative and regulatory initiatives that support Clearway’s development pipeline and operating fleet. This role will lead Clearway’s external affairs engagement in the Pacific Northwest and Desert Southwest regions, where Clearway is developing a robust pipeline of renewable energy projects. In addition to renewable electricity generation, this role will also include a focus on green hydrogen and other green fuels, a rapidly growing industry segment in the West and across the country.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and implement a strategy for policy and regulatory advocacy to support development of Clearway’s projects in the Pacific Northwest and Desert Southwest regions. Work creatively and collaboratively to build support for key policies and projects.
• Represent Clearway in industry associations and coalitions collaborating on legislative, regulatory, and political work.
• Build relationships with policymakers and key stakeholders across the region, including state and local elected officials.
• Hire and manage local lobbyists and consultants as needed to support Clearway’s priorities.
• Advise on community engagement plans for projects in development and operation.
• Keep business development, project development, asset management, and other business leads up to date on legislative and regulatory dynamics affecting their projects.
• Lead Clearway’s policy activities related to green fuels across the country. Engage with industry associations to shape an effective industry-wide strategy that advances Clearway’s goals. Collaborate with business development and technology leads to shape Clearway’s green fuels business, including decisions about new market entry and sector focus.

What You'll Bring

• The political and regulatory landscape for renewable energy in the West is complex and ever-changing. The ideal candidate for this role will bring some relevant sector experience, a solid set of core skills, and an eagerness to learn.
• 7+ years of experience working on energy policy, legislation and/or regulation at the state and regional levels.
• Entrepreneurial and creative thinking, ideally demonstrated by developing new legislation, a business plan, or otherwise taking an idea from concept to implementation. Ability to self-organize and establish a start-to-finish plan for achieving an objective.
• Clear communication in both speaking and writing. Excel at concise information presentation in memos, emails, PowerPoint slides.
• Ability to effectively tailor communications to audience. Comfortable drafting comments on in-the-weeds regulatory issues, and adept at translating complex concepts into straightforward language and graphics that audiences can understand.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences, virtually and in person.
• Eager to learn, comfortable asking questions to ensure understanding.
• Comfortable with fast-changing priorities and the ambiguity that is inherent when working in a new area of policy and business development.
• If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 50%)
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Remote candidates will be considered but must be located in the Western United States.

What Would Be Nice

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. energy, economics, law, policy, or similar) and at least 7 years’ experience working in a relevant field.
• Experience with energy markets (e.g., FERC, RTO/ISOs).
• Green fuels or conventional fuels experience in regulatory and market policy.

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

What We'll Bring

About Clearway Energy Group

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own & operate more than 8 gigawatts of renewable & conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for one future, Clearway’s 6.9 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, & energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX; Denver, CO & Princeton, N.J.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, Carlsbad, Scottsdale, Houston, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide

Salary is dependent on location & relevant demonstrated experience. Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.