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Dandelion Energy, a leading residential geothermal company backed by Google Ventures, is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Analyst to lead utility rebate and incentive efforts across its markets in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Colorado.
You will join a growing Policy and Regulatory team responsible for delivering Dandelion's policy priorities and expanding the market for geothermal heating and cooling systems. The role reports to the Regulatory Affairs Manager and involves up to 20% travel for hearings and stakeholder meetings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive Utility Incentive Strategy: Develop and execute utility incentive engagement strategy across Dandelion's markets. Work with the Policy and Regulatory team to identify the most strategic regulatory efforts. Defend existing incentives by monitoring evolving markets and engaging in ongoing regulatory proceedings. Write clear, detailed comments, memos, and presentations for utilities, regulators, and program administrators.
Represent Dandelion with Decision Makers: Represent Dandelion transparently and persuasively to utility rebate program staff, regulators, and other decision makers. Build and maintain strong relationships with utility, government, and industry stakeholders. Engage trade groups and coalitions to advance company goals. Communicate Dandelion's interests in ways that push building decarbonization and electrification policy forward.
Turn Policy into Business Results: Train and support the sales team on available rebates and incentives in their regions. Partner with internal experts to develop well-grounded policy recommendations. Keep business strategy and ROI at the center of your work. The company has a track record of policy wins and expects this role to have measurable impact.
REQUIREMENTS
Must-haves:
- 3+ years of experience with utility regulation, energy efficiency programs, or the public sector, ideally at the intersection of business and policy (policy advocacy, utility work, federal/state/local government, or similar role at another company)
- Direct familiarity with utility incentive and energy efficiency programs, and genuine interest in energy policy and utility regulation
- 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, including ability to turn complex topics into clear, simple messages
- Strong interpersonal skills: work well with colleagues across teams and backgrounds, influence outcomes, build credibility with senior leaders
- Ability to operate within business constraints (limited resources, tight timelines, focus on ROI); business experience not required
- Comfort in fast-paced, low-structure environment where change is the norm
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year university
Bonus points for:
- Familiarity with new construction energy efficiency programs, builder incentives, or building energy codes
- Experience in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, or Colorado markets
