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Advanced Energy United · 1 day ago

MidAtlantic Internship - Summer 2026

Hybrid (Washington, District of Columbia, US)

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$18/hr - $18/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Advanced Energy United is a national industry association representing businesses in advanced energy solutions. They are seeking a summer policy intern to support legislative and regulatory strategy in Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, offering hands-on experience in state energy policy and stakeholder engagement.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Track and analyze energy-related legislation in Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania; prepare bill summaries, policy memos, and legislative tracking reports; conduct research on policy models from other states and best practices in transmission, distributed energy resources, and grid modernization

Assist with coalition partner communications and meeting coordination; maintain stakeholder contact lists and engagement tracking; prepare briefing materials for legislators, regulators, and coalition partners; support member company outreach and education efforts

Monitor Maryland Public Service Commission (MD PSC), New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJ BPU), and Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) dockets; assist in drafting regulatory comments and testimony; research technical issues related to utility programs, grid planning, and energy markets

Support planning and logistics for stakeholder briefings, roundtables, and legislative education events; draft talking points, one-pagers, and fact sheets for policymakers and media; maintain internal project tracking systems and meeting notes; coordinate with communications team on press materials and social media content

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteLegislative ResearchStakeholder CoordinationRegulatory ProceedingsIntellectually CuriousInterest in Public PolicyDetail-orientedWritten CommunicationOral Communication