Brookfield RenewableRemote
Director, Regulatory Affairs
California, United States of America
Full Time
4 hours ago
$185,000 - $200,000 USD
Visa Sponsor
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- Monitor, report, and advocate regulatory strategies in relation to energy market rules and regulations in the Western US (Western Electricity Coordinating Council or WECC) with a particular focus on the energy and ancillary service markets operated by the California Independent System Operation Corporation (CAISO) and the Southwest Power Pool (SPP Markets+) and related regional resource adequacy and transmission planning and development rules;
- Monitor, report, and develop strategies to respond to regulatory developments that impact the efficiency and effectiveness of regional markets and open access transmission tariffs, including generator interconnection policies that arise at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and other regional transmission service providers;
- Collaborate and support regional team members and other departments (Federal and State Policy, Trading, Origination, Legal, Compliance, Development, Operations, etc.) to advance the company’s business interests and needs in both wholesale and retail power markets throughout WECC;
- Promote Brookfield Renewable’s interests as they relate to the evolution of energy market rules and regulations;
- Advise Brookfield Renewable’s management on the impact of regulatory developments on the business;
- Influence energy policy and regulation developments through direct contacts, networking and participation in industry organizations;
- Maintain relationships with other energy policy professionals within the NGO community, in government and ISOs;
- Assist with due diligence related to M&A activities and commercial transactions.
Requirements
- 10 years of public policy and regulatory experience, including at least 5 years of WECC market and regulatory experience;
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, Political Science or related field;
- Master’s degree is preferred;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with advocacy and western regional governance;
- Relationship builder with extensive network with other energy regulatory, policy and environmental stakeholders in the Western United States;
- Willingness to travel, estimated between 30% and 50% depending on location.