Advanced Energy United · 2 weeks ago
Policy, MISO & SPP Wholesale Markets Internship - Summer 2026
Washington, DC
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$18/hr - $18/hr
Start in 2026 SummerAdvanced Energy United is a national industry association representing businesses that provide advanced energy solutions. They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Policy and Advocacy Intern to support their mission of achieving 100% clean energy through engagement in MISO and SPP stakeholder processes.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Technical/Policy Research & Analysis: Track and analyze policy developments in MISO and SPP; prepare summaries and policy memos on key issues raised at stakeholder meetings; conduct research and identify best practices in transmission, interconnection, distributed energy resources, resource accreditation and load growth processes
MISO & SPP Stakeholder Participation & Comment Development: Monitor and summarize relevant MISO and SPP stakeholder meetings; assist in drafting comments and developing policy positions; research technical issues related to energy markets; monitor news and developments in the Midwest that affect transmission, interconnection, and wholesale electricity markets
Communications: Draft talking points, letter, summary memos, and fact sheets for a variety of audiences
Final Project: Interns will complete an independent research project on a MISO/SPP energy policy topic of mutual interest (examples: comparative analysis of demand response/distributed energy resource reforms at MISO and SPP; stakeholder power mapping and research). The project will be presented to the organization at the end of the program
Qualification
Required
Junior/senior college student or graduate student with an engineering, legal, policy, or economics background
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Preferred
Detail-oriented
Intellectually curious
Strong written and oral communication skills
Interest in advanced energy and/or public policy career
Company
Advanced Energy United
Advanced Energy United is a provider of reliable energy that accelerates the transportation of electricity.
Founded in 2011Washington, District of Columbia, USA
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Heather O'Neill
President and CEO
Claire Kellner
Strategic Partnerships Associate
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