About Advanced Energy United

Advanced Energy United is a national industry association representing businesses that provide the full range of advanced energy and transportation solutions. Our team works to educate, advocate and activate in decisionmaker venues across the country.   

We advocate for public policies that enable competition and work alongside our member companies to create economic opportunity, lower consumer costs, and bolster energy reliability and resilience across the country. We work with decision makers at every level of government as well as regulators of energy markets to build progress toward a 100% clean energy future in the US.   

If you’re an entrepreneurial, innovative, analytical and thoughtful person looking to make an impact in the clean energy space, United might be the perfect place for you to share your talents. Team members at United are given the trust and responsibility to make big things happen, and myriad opportunities to learn new skills, explore new issue areas, and work with a broad cross section of the clean energy community. Being a team member at United also means working with a talented and diverse group of people, some who bring decades of experience spanning advocacy, philanthropy, clean tech, government and more—and our collaborative approach means we get to learn from each other, expert and novice, every day. And while our organization is fully remote, we are proud of the people-focused culture we have built and the connectedness of our team.    

We work on serious issues, take our mission seriously, but never take ourselves too seriously.  

Position Description

Are you interested in advanced energy technologies and how key stakeholders across the country are implementing them? We are looking for an intern interested in some of the most pressing issues in the energy space to conduct research and analysis on state utility regulation. The Clean Energy Regulatory Analysis Intern will learn about Public Utilities Commissions across the country by researching commissions and reviewing the latest key regulatory processes and decisions.  

For the final project, the Intern will review consequential dockets related to clean energy and share trends and progress being made across the country. By the end of this internship, the Intern will have a strong understanding of energy regulation across the country, the role of Public Utility Commissions in energy decision-making, and progress being made at the state level on pressing issue areas such as affordability, clean energy, and load growth. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Researching state regulatory proceedings and Public Utility Commissions  

• Analyzing key dockets as they relate to clean energy deployment 

• Other projects as assigned 

Interns will work a hybrid schedule and therefore must be located in the DC, MD, VA area for the summer, a commutable distance to our DC office. A final project will be due from each intern and presented to the organization at the end of the program. 

Required Qualifications

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, SharePoint, Word, etc.)   

• Ability to communicate across modes given that much of our team is remote 

• Excellent time management and work ownership abilities   

• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail   

• Interest in building a knowledge of granular energy policy   

• Interest in the advanced energy field or public policy as a career   

Preferred Qualifications

Detail-oriented; intellectually curious; strong written and oral communication skills; and interest in advanced energy and/or public policy career  

Special Application Instructions

To be considered for this internship, please submit a resume and cover letter expressing why this opportunity and organization interests you.     

Dates: 6/15 - 8/15   
Location: DC (Hybrid)  
Hours: 40 hours per week   
Compensation: $18.00/hr 

Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/ or to perform essential job functions please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@advancedenergyunited.org. We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across our organization (“DEIJ”). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints.