Carrier Energy Utilities Regulatory/Policy Leader
| Company | Carrier Global |
|---|---|
| Location | Florida, USA, North Carolina, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Policy, Engineering, Business, or Finance
- 10+ years of experience in energy policy, regulatory affairs, or government relations
- Ability to travel up to 25% domestically
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive dossier summarizing key energy battery incentives for targeted markets.
- Ensure that Carrier Energy’s pilots and deployments adhere to applicable programs and requirements in line with industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross functional Carrier teams to mitigate risks related to compliance and contractual obligations.
- Build relationships with state agencies and regulatory bodies to validate pilot programs and secure approvals.
- Develop in collaboration with Utilities integrated HVAC battery incentives and policies that support Carrier Energy’s solutions, including demand response and VPP programs for the full value of the solution set.
- Represent Carrier Energy in industry forums, regulatory hearings, and public discussions to influence energy policy decisions in target Utility Territories.
- Identify and prioritize incentive opportunities that align with Carrier Energy’s business goals.
- Develop briefing materials and proposals to communicate Carrier’s position on energy policy to state and industry stakeholders.
- Monitor emerging trends in energy policy and advise internal teams on potential impacts and opportunities.
- Conduct comprehensive market analysis of the energy sector, including VPPs, regulatory trends, growth opportunities, and competitive landscapes, to identify strategic opportunities and inform regulatory and policy strategies.
- Work closely with the Pricing & Offering and Business Development teams to integrate and develop new incentive insights into pricing models and pilot designs.
- Facilitate alignment between internal stakeholders and external regulatory requirements to streamline project execution.
- Expand regulatory engagement to include light commercial and Commercial and Industrial (C&I) applications, ensuring compliance and advocacy align with Carrier’s growth strategy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven success in navigating complex regulatory environments, particularly in energy or utilities sectors.
- Strong understanding of energy regulations, including those governing VPPs, demand response, and distributed energy resources (DERs).
- Experience advocating for energy incentives and policies.
- Familiarity with HVAC, battery technology, or energy management systems.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience engaging high-level government and regulatory stakeholders.
- Expertise in regulatory risk assessment and compliance strategy development.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate regulatory insights into actionable business strategies.