Renewable Energy Policy Specialist

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Bluewave Full time
Company Overview

BlueWave is a pioneering renewable energy company that develops and owns solar and battery storage projects. With a long track record of success, BlueWave is transforming access to renewable energy and ensuring a clean energy future.

Salary

The estimated salary for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience. This figure includes all forms of compensation, such as base pay, bonuses, and benefits.

Job Description

This role involves developing and implementing policy/regulatory strategies to advance distributed solar, identify business opportunities, and address policy challenges in emerging markets. As a Policy Manager, you will work closely with internal teams to evaluate the impact of potential state and federal policy changes on our pipeline of solar projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in state/federal policy advocacy, renewable energy consulting, or related fields.
  • Experience working for or with state or federal legislative or executive branch.
  • Deep knowledge of the solar and/or storage industries, renewable energy, and electricity markets and trends in the region.
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Benefits

BlueWave offers a robust benefits package, including unlimited paid time off, dedicated volunteer days, a commuting stipend, cell phone reimbursement, "Summer Fridays," and 13 paid holidays. We also offer a 401(k) and Roth 401(k) option with company match, subsidized health, dental, and vision plans, as well as HSA & FSA plans, life insurance, and long/short-term disability.

Inclusion at BlueWave

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and will do so by actively seeking to hire and promote diverse individuals throughout the company. Providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment is critical to our identity and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicap (disability), sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetics, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, military status or obligation or other protected status.



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