Policy Advisor, Building Decarbonization

This mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a flexible hybrid (work from home/work from office) atmosphere.

Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues and manager, and CEO leadership. Join us!

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Governor’s Office staff should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) in the workplace to fulfill the promise of a Colorado For All.

Staff are expected to participate in learning opportunities and training to increase their knowledge around EDIA, have a growth mindset, and embed new learnings and skills into daily business practices. Creating inaccessible digital content such as web pages, emails, presentations, or documents leaves the state open to fines up to $3,500 based on the language in House Bill 21-110. Staff should strive to make all digital content accessible using provided accessibility resources.

Starting Salary: $95,014.40 - $ Annually

* This position is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than one day per work week.

This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Colorado Energy Office. The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Only applications from eligible individuals currently employed within the Colorado Energy Office will be accepted.

The Policy Advisor, Building Decarbonization develops and oversees the implementation of cutting-edge building policy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Colorado. This role provides critical support for Colorado’s Home Energy Rebates program, Heat Pump Tax Credits, Building Performance Colorado, and building decarbonization initiatives within the Colorado Energy Office (CEO). Additionally, the position drives strategic policy development and alignment across statewide building energy and electrification programs and regulatory advocacy for utility programs, while evaluating new initiatives for residential and commercial sectors.

1. Regulatory Affairs & Strategic Policy Development

• Legislative Strategy:
  Collaborate with the CEO Policy unit to draft and comment on legislation on building decarbonization policy, ensuring the alignment and advancement of building energy programs and statewide decarbonization goals.

• Regulatory Strategy:
  Collaborate with the CEO Policy unit to support the drafting of testimony for PUC or AQCC proceedings, including reviewing testimony, providing analysis, and helping with development of testimony to ensure alignment and advancement of building energy programs and statewide decarbonization goals.

• Research & Reporting:
  Support the production of technical reports, market research, and policy studies to advance the Office’s agenda, including managing external contractors when required. Specifically, leading the development of the Electrification Strategic Plan, leading/supporting EPC Market Study, and planning for implementation of the Advanced Building Study to advance decarbonization goals.

• Unit Strategy:
  Facilitate strategic goal setting across the Building Decarbonization unit programs, and help develop, monitor, and report on progress toward programmatic operational measures and goals.

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