Application Guide
How to Apply for Director of Grid Policy
at Antora Energy
🏢 About Antora Energy
Antora Energy is at the forefront of decarbonizing heavy industry with its innovative thermal battery technology, enabling 24/7 renewable energy for industrial operations. As a mission-driven startup with a strong focus on American manufacturing, Antora offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of clean energy policy while working remotely.
About This Role
As Director of Grid Policy, you will lead Antora's advocacy in RTO/ISO and state proceedings to ensure long-duration storage is properly valued in interconnection, resource adequacy, and market design. Your work will directly enable customers to access low-cost renewable energy around the clock, making a tangible impact on industrial decarbonization.
💡 A Day in the Life
Your day might involve a morning stakeholder call with an RTO working group on interconnection reform, followed by drafting comments for a FERC proceeding. Afternoon could include a strategy session with the commercial team to align policy advocacy with a customer's project timeline, and a late-afternoon meeting with a state regulator to discuss microgrid incentives. You'll also review technical studies on ELCC and coordinate with coalition partners.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Antora Energy Is Looking For
- A seasoned energy policy professional with 8-12+ years specifically in transmission interconnection and resource adequacy, preferably with experience in multiple RTOs/ISOs.
- Proven track record of leading advocacy in FERC proceedings or RTO stakeholder processes, with the ability to build coalitions among diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent communicator who can translate complex technical and regulatory concepts for policymakers, regulators, and internal commercial teams.
- Familiarity with ELCC methodologies, storage valuation, and microgrid policies is a strong plus, as is experience with state-level PUC engagements.
📝 Tips for Applying to Antora Energy
Highlight specific examples of policy wins you've achieved in RTO/ISO proceedings, including the stakeholder dynamics and regulatory outcomes.
Tailor your resume to emphasize experience with transmission interconnection queues, resource adequacy constructs, and long-duration storage valuation.
In your cover letter, connect your policy expertise to Antora's unique technology (thermal batteries) and their value proposition for industrial customers.
Research Antora's current policy positions and recent filings (e.g., in CAISO or PJM) and mention how you can advance their agenda.
Showcase your ability to work cross-functionally by describing how you've collaborated with commercial or engineering teams to align policy advocacy with business goals.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your deep understanding of transmission and resource adequacy policy and how it impacts storage valuation.', 'Specific examples of leading advocacy in RTO stakeholder processes or FERC proceedings, with measurable outcomes.', 'Your ability to build coalitions and work with diverse stakeholders, including regulators, utilities, and other clean energy advocates.', "Your enthusiasm for Antora's mission and how your policy experience can help unlock the full value of their thermal battery technology."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Antora's website and recent press releases to understand their technology and target customers.
- → Read Antora's comments in FERC proceedings or RTO stakeholder processes (e.g., CAISO, PJM, ERCOT) to understand their current policy positions.
- → Study the ELCC methodologies for long-duration storage in key RTOs where Antora operates or plans to operate.
- → Look into the industrial customers Antora targets (e.g., manufacturing, chemicals) and how policy affects their energy costs.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't reference Antora's specific technology or policy focus.
- Overemphasizing solar or wind policy experience without demonstrating relevance to transmission, interconnection, or resource adequacy.
- Failing to show understanding of the commercial implications of policy work—Antora values policy that drives customer value.
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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