Brookfield Renewable U.S. · 2 days ago
Director, Regulatory Affairs - West
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expBrookfield Renewable U.S. is a global leader in the renewable energy industry, offering a challenging growth opportunity in renewable power. The Director of Regulatory Affairs will monitor and influence energy market rules and regulations, collaborating with various teams to advance the company’s interests in the Western U.S. energy markets.
Renewable EnergyRetailSolarWholesale
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated strategic thinking and strong negotiation skills
Strong political acuity, as well as knowledge of power and environmental markets, specifically in the WECC
Ability to work with trade associations, coalitions, and outside consultants as well as an internal team of professionals
Experience working with regulators, stakeholders and industry advocacy groups
Ability to resolve differences, build relationships and achieve targeted results
Experience in project / case management and working on project teams
Demonstrated skills in identifying and assessing business threats and opportunities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage external consultants and lobbyists
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently
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
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
Preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Company
Brookfield Renewable U.S.
Brookfield Renewable U.S develops and delivers renewable power solutions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Gallagher, CFA
Chief Executive Officer Brookfield Renewable U.S.
Josh Garrett, CFA
Chief Financial Officer, TerraForm Power
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