Application Guide
How to Apply for Policy and Regulatory Affairs Manager
at EnergyHub
🏢 About EnergyHub
EnergyHub is a leading provider of distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS) that empower utilities and their customers to optimize clean energy assets like smart thermostats, EVs, and solar+storage. Working here means shaping the future of the grid by bridging cutting-edge software with real-world energy programs. The company's remote-first culture and mission-driven focus make it an attractive place for those passionate about sustainability and innovation.
About This Role
As Manager of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, you will be the strategic bridge between EnergyHub's product vision and the regulatory landscape, advocating for policies that unlock new markets for DER and demand-side management. You'll engage with utilities, regulators, and industry stakeholders to translate complex program data into compelling comments and thought leadership. This role is pivotal in accelerating EnergyHub's growth by removing regulatory barriers and shaping the rules of the emerging clean energy economy.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve reviewing new regulatory filings, drafting comments on a state proceeding, and meeting with product managers to align on policy priorities. You could also join a call with a utility partner to discuss program design, or collaborate with the marketing team on a thought leadership piece. Expect a mix of deep analytical work, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning—all in a remote, collaborative environment.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who EnergyHub Is Looking For
- Deep expertise in the electric utility industry, with hands-on experience in distributed energy resources (DER) and demand-side management programs.
- Proven track record of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders—utilities, government agencies, and advocacy groups—to build consensus and drive policy outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret complex device and program data and turn it into clear, persuasive regulatory comments and thought leadership.
- A proactive, big-picture thinker who can juggle multiple state, federal, and agency proceedings while keeping sight of high-priority initiatives that impact business growth.
📝 Tips for Applying to EnergyHub
Highlight specific examples of regulatory proceedings you've influenced, especially those related to DER or demand response, and quantify the impact (e.g., 'helped secure approval for X MW of demand response programs').
Demonstrate your ability to translate technical product details into policy language by including a writing sample or describing a time you turned data into compelling comments.
Research EnergyHub's key markets and recent regulatory wins, then mention in your application how you could build on them—shows you're already thinking like a team member.
Emphasize your experience working remotely and collaborating across time zones, as EnergyHub is a remote-first company with a distributed team.
Connect your personal passion for clean energy to EnergyHub's mission; they value candidates who are not just qualified but genuinely excited about breaking new ground in the industry.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your direct experience in electric utility regulatory affairs and how it aligns with EnergyHub's focus on DER and demand-side management.", 'A specific example of a policy or regulatory initiative you led that unlocked new opportunities or removed barriers for DER deployment.', 'Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including regulators, utilities, and internal product teams.', "Your enthusiasm for EnergyHub's mission and how your background positions you to help accelerate their growth in a rapidly evolving landscape."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → EnergyHub's product suite, especially their DERMS platform, and how it integrates with utility programs and market structures.
- → Recent regulatory filings and public comments EnergyHub has submitted, as well as their stance on key issues like FERC Order 2222 and state-level DER compensation.
- → The company's key utility partners and the markets they operate in, to understand where their growth priorities lie.
- → EnergyHub's leadership team and company culture, including any recent press releases or blog posts about their policy positions.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Being too generic about regulatory experience—failing to mention specific proceedings, dockets, or policy areas relevant to DER and demand response.
- Focusing only on policy without connecting it to business outcomes; EnergyHub wants someone who can tie regulatory work to growth and product strategy.
- Neglecting to show familiarity with EnergyHub's specific products or markets, which signals a lack of genuine interest in the company.
📅 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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