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How to Apply for Advisor — Utility Commission Strategy (part-time)

at Comity

🏢 About Comity

Comity is uniquely positioned as a mission-driven company focused exclusively on building reliable, transparent, efficient systems for a 100% renewable energy future. Unlike traditional energy companies, Comity combines deep regulatory expertise with innovative technology to transform how renewable energy integrates into utility systems, making it an ideal workplace for professionals passionate about accelerating the clean energy transition through regulatory channels.

About This Role

As an Advisor — Utility Commission Strategy, you'll provide expert guidance on navigating state utility commission processes, helping Comity articulate how their products support commission goals while anticipating regulatory concerns. This role is impactful because you'll directly shape how renewable energy solutions gain regulatory approval and market adoption, bridging the gap between innovative technology and established utility frameworks.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing recent commission decisions in target states, preparing briefing materials for Comity's team on regulatory implications, and conducting outreach to commission contacts to understand emerging priorities. You'd spend time translating regulatory signals into actionable product recommendations and advising on how to position Comity's solutions in upcoming commission proceedings.

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🎯 Who Comity Is Looking For

  • Former senior staff at a state utility commission or regulatory affairs leader at an electric utility/IPP with firsthand experience in commission decision-making processes
  • Maintains active relationships with regulatory staff, policy leaders, and utility executives across multiple states who influence credit and risk decisions
  • Has successfully translated regulatory signals into actionable business strategies for energy products or services
  • Possesses specific experience with renewable energy integration, grid modernization, or distributed energy resource commission proceedings

📝 Tips for Applying to Comity

1

Quantify your regulatory achievements: Instead of saying 'worked with commissions,' specify 'secured approval for X MW of renewable projects through Y state commission proceedings'

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Map your network: Create a brief summary of your specific contacts at state commissions, utilities, and energy policy organizations relevant to Comity's target markets

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Demonstrate renewable energy regulatory knowledge: Reference specific commission dockets or proceedings related to 100% renewable energy goals in states where you have experience

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Show product-regulatory alignment: Provide examples of how you've helped companies articulate their value proposition in commission-friendly language

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Address the part-time/full-time discrepancy: The job details show conflicting information - proactively clarify your availability and how you'd structure part-time advisory work

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Specific examples of translating commission priorities into actionable business strategies for renewable energy products', 'Demonstrated ability to open doors with commission staff and utility executives who influence adoption decisions', 'Experience anticipating and addressing regulatory concerns before they become barriers to market entry', "Alignment with Comity's mission of 100% renewable energy and how your regulatory expertise accelerates that goal"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Comity's specific product offerings and how they differ from traditional utility management systems
  • → Recent commission decisions in states with aggressive renewable portfolio standards (like California, New York, or Hawaii)
  • → Comity's leadership team backgrounds and their previous regulatory or energy industry experience
  • → Current dockets or proceedings in target states related to grid modernization, distributed energy resources, or renewable integration challenges

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a specific commission proceeding where you helped a renewable energy company navigate regulatory hurdles
2 How would you help Comity position its product to address current commission priorities around grid reliability during renewable integration?
3 Describe your approach to building and maintaining relationships with commission staff across different states
4 What emerging regulatory signals should Comity be monitoring in states targeting 100% renewable energy?
5 How would you structure a 20-hour work week to maximize impact on our regulatory strategy?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic regulatory experience without specific renewable energy or utility commission context
  • Failing to demonstrate active current relationships with commission staff and utility decision-makers
  • Approaching the role as purely advisory without understanding how to translate regulatory insights into product positioning
  • Not addressing the part-time nature of the role or proposing unrealistic time commitments for the scope of work

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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