Application Guide

How to Apply for Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs

at esVolta

🏢 About esVolta

esVolta is a leader in large-scale battery energy storage solutions specifically designed to enhance grid sustainability and reliability. Unlike traditional energy companies, esVolta focuses exclusively on storage technology that enables renewable integration and grid resilience. Working here means contributing directly to the clean energy transition through innovative storage projects across North America.

About This Role

As Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs, you'll be the primary strategist tracking and influencing energy policies at FERC, RTO/ISOs, state PUCs, and legislatures that impact esVolta's battery storage projects. This role is crucial because regulatory decisions directly determine project viability, revenue models, and market access for energy storage assets in competitive electricity markets.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing overnight developments from FERC or CAISO, then brief the development team on policy impacts to specific projects. Midday could involve coordinating with external counsel on a state PUC filing, followed by preparing talking points for trade association meetings. The day often ends analyzing proposed rule changes to assess their financial impact on esVolta's storage assets.

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🎯 Who esVolta Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years specifically in renewable energy or energy storage regulatory affairs, not just general energy sector experience
  • Demonstrates proven ability to analyze how FERC Order 841, state storage mandates, or RTO market rules impact storage economics and development timelines
  • Possesses direct experience managing outside counsel or lobbyists on energy storage dockets at agencies like CAISO, PJM, or NYISO
  • Can articulate specific examples of developing regulatory strategies that overcame barriers to storage deployment or created new revenue opportunities

📝 Tips for Applying to esVolta

1

Quantify your regulatory experience: Instead of 'worked on FERC filings,' specify 'led 3 successful FERC interventions on storage participation rules resulting in $X million in additional revenue potential'

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Highlight specific storage policy knowledge: Mention experience with state storage procurement programs (like CA's or NY's), FERC storage participation models, or RTO capacity market rules for storage

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Demonstrate trade association collaboration: Describe specific instances where you worked through groups like ESA, ACORE, or regional trade associations to advance storage policies

4

Tailor your resume to show progression: Show how you've moved from tracking policies to developing strategies to managing external consultants in the storage/renewables space

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Reference esVolta's specific projects: Mention how your regulatory experience could apply to their announced projects in Texas, California, or other markets where they operate

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with storage policy at FERC and RTO/ISOs, not just general regulatory knowledge', 'Examples of developing proactive regulatory strategies that created business opportunities, not just reactive compliance', "How you've successfully managed external consultants or lobbyists to achieve specific policy outcomes", 'Your understanding of how storage economics are impacted by different regulatory frameworks and market designs']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → esVolta's specific project portfolio and geographic footprint to understand which states' PUCs and which RTO markets matter most
  • → Recent FERC orders and pending proceedings affecting storage (like Order 2222 implementation, interconnection reforms)
  • → State-level storage policies in California, Texas, New York, and other key markets where esVolta operates
  • → Competitor activity in regulatory spaces - what other storage companies are advocating for in key dockets

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would develop esVolta's strategy for upcoming FERC proceedings affecting storage participation in wholesale markets
2 How would you prioritize regulatory efforts across multiple states where esVolta has projects, given limited resources?
3 Describe a time you had to coordinate between internal engineering/commercial teams and external regulatory consultants on a complex filing
4 What specific state PUC proceedings are you tracking that could impact storage deployment, and how would you position esVolta in those discussions?
5 How would you measure success in this role - what metrics would you track for regulatory impact on business development?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic regulatory experience without specific examples related to storage or renewable energy markets
  • Focusing only on federal policy without demonstrating understanding of state PUC processes and variations
  • Presenting as purely a policy tracker rather than a strategic developer of business-focused regulatory positions

📅 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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