Regulatory Affairs Intern

Regulatory Affairs Intern

Energy Hub is a leading provider of distributed energy resource (DER) management solutions that help utilities unlock the full potential of virtual power plants (VPPs). By connecting and optimizing customer-owned devices like smart thermostats, EV chargers, and batteries. Energy Hub enables a cleaner, more flexible, and more reliable grid. Energy Hub empowers utilities and their customers to create a clean, distributed energy future.

We help consumers turn their smart thermostats, EVs, batteries, and other products into virtual power plants that keep the grid stable and enable higher penetration of solar and wind power.

Energy Hub is seeking a motivated and analytically minded Regulatory Affairs Intern to support our policy and regulatory strategy work. This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of clean energy policy, grid modernization, and technology. The intern will contribute to research, strategy development, and cross-functional information sharing that supports Energy Hub's VPP business across the U.S. The anticipated length of this internship will be 6 months.

Key Project Areas & Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive policy strategy for 1–2 U.S. states relevant to Energy Hub's VPP programs
• Research and summarize state legislation, regulatory proceedings, and utility filings related to DERs, demand response, and VPPs
• Track gubernatorial, legislative, and regulatory elections and assess potential impacts on VPP policy and market opportunities
• Identify and map key stakeholders, including regulators, utilities, policymakers, advocacy organizations, and industry groups
• Produce a written strategy memo and supporting briefing materials for internal use

• Assist in drafting components of a longer-term legislative strategy for the 2027 legislative cycle
• Analyze emerging policy trends at the state and federal level that may affect VPPs and DER markets
• Support scenario planning and policy positioning based on anticipated political and regulatory shifts

• Use AI tools to help connect and synthesize insights from policy research platforms and internal resources
• Help design an information-sharing strategy to translate policy and regulatory developments into actionable business intelligence
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success teams to ensure relevant policy insights are shared in a clear, timely, and usable format
• Explore ways to improve internal workflows for tracking and communicating regulatory and legislative updates

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in public policy, political science, energy policy, economics, environmental studies, or a related field
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Interest in clean energy, grid modernization, and regulatory policy
• Familiarity with state or federal legislative and regulatory processes is a plus
• Comfort with technology and interest in using AI or data tools for research and synthesis
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience shaping policy strategy for virtual power plants and DER markets
• Exposure to real-world regulatory and legislative processes affecting the clean energy transition
• Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Customer Success, and Product
• Mentorship from experienced regulatory and policy professionals
• A deeper understanding of how policy translates into business strategy in the energy technology sector

Energy Hub is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE, Including Disability/Vets. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact accom