Policy and Market Development Intern

Who We Are

Clean Capital is a diversified clean energy company focused on the middle-market solar and storage industry. Mission-driven to mitigate the climate crisis, Clean Capital leads the energy transition with strategic investments in early-stage, new construction, and operating renewables projects and development partners. To date, the company has invested $1.5 billion in projects and companies, including the acquisition of BQ Energy, a national leader in landfill and brownfield renewable energy development.

The company has successfully acquired and managed over 230 operating and new construction projects in 26 states and one U.S. territory, totaling 460 MW.

This position is a fully remote position, with the option of having a hybrid work schedule if located near our NYC or Buffalo office locations or in the DC area.

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals
• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture
• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader
• The range for this position is $31-$41/hour

Clean Capital is committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workforce reflective of our community while also valuing each person’s unique perspective, skills, and experiences. Clean Capital does not discriminate against any individual’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or nationality and is committed to promoting a more just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions.

The Policy & Market Development intern will work with the Policy and Market Development team to shape and track policy changes that affect the development and financing of commercial and community solar projects, as well as energy storage projects. The Intern will analyze new energy storage and non-residential solar market opportunities, track federal and state energy policy and regulatory updates, and provide state-specific program guidance in solar and energy storage markets nationwide in coordination with Clean Capital’s Policy and Market Development team.

The Intern will help the Policy and Market Development team keep the company updated on key policy changes that will have a meaningful impact on the company’s solar and/or storage project pipeline and anticipate changes that could change the company’s prioritization of markets.

• Participate in and take comprehensive notes on industry calls, with an eye towards action items and Clean Capital’s development and deal opportunities.
• Track, analyze, and communicate federal and state-level regulatory dockets, pending legislation, stakeholder working groups, and other sources to understand the nuances of state solar and energy storage markets.
• Create detailed summaries and regular reports of state and federal solar policy developments.
• Research energy markets, renewable energy credit markets, or state programs that provide or underpin Clean Capital’s solar and storage assets.
• Support the project acquisition and development team in analyzing how policy issues impact deal valuation.
• Represent the company before industry associations, government officials, and other external engagements.
• Job description may evolve over time.
• Other duties as assigned.

• In pursuit of a BS/BA degree in political science, economics, environmental studies, engineering, or a related field.

• Interest in utility, energy industry, or energy agency experience, including interpreting regulatory and legislative documents, and drafting analyses for colleagues.
• Knowledge of policy and regulatory matters pertaining to distributed energy resources, with a focus on solar, community solar, and battery storage.
• Closely monitor, analyze and develop policy and regulatory priorities across existing and emerging priority markets with a core focus on RTO/ISOs, Power Market Authorities, PUCs, and state legislatures.
• Develop and apply data-driven insights and methodologies to develop quantitative market insights that will inform our commercial business decisions.
• Familiarity and experience with project…