Climate & Environment Full-time

Vice President - Regulatory Reform

Interstate Renewable Energy Council

Posted

May 02, 2026

Location

Remote (US)

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Lead IREC's Regulatory Team and attorneys to develop and execute a multi-state strategy advancing distributed energy resource (DER) regulatory best practices.
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight of the organization's regulatory program, including partnership and funding development.
  • Contribute as a member of IREC's Executive team to shape strategies and direction for bold clean energy and energy equity goals.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role accelerates the transition to clean energy by shaping regulatory policies that integrate distributed energy resources, promote equity, and mitigate the climate emergency.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • 8+ years of work experience with familiarity in public utility regulation, distributed energy resource policy, and state policy/advocacy.
  • Graduate degree in energy/environmental policy, public policy, environmental science, sustainability, law, engineering, or related field.
  • Deep understanding of the electricity grid and U.S. energy system, including technical, procedural, and legal challenges for DER integration.
  • Expertise in DER interconnection policy and regulatory frameworks across states; strong fundraising, project management, and staff management skills.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Compensation and perks not specified. IREC is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Remote work within the United States.

About

Inside Interstate Renewable Energy Council

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) is a nonprofit organization working to advance clean energy, equity, and inclusion through regulatory best practices and policy leadership.