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As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for clean energy internship in the United States is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Clean Energy Internship?

A Clean Energy Internship is a temporary position, usually for students or recent graduates, that provides hands-on experience in the renewable energy sector. Interns may work with organizations focused on solar, wind, energy efficiency, or other sustainable technologies. The internship typically involves supporting projects, conducting research, or assisting with administrative or technical tasks, helping interns develop skills and gain insight into clean energy careers. These positions are valuable for building professional networks and improving job prospects in the fast-growing clean energy industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clean Energy Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clean Energy Intern, you typically need a background in environmental science, engineering, or a related field, along with strong analytical and research skills. Familiarity with data analysis tools, renewable energy systems, and software like MATLAB or GIS is often beneficial. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help interns effectively contribute to projects and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. These skills ensure interns can support innovation, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable solutions within the clean energy sector.

What types of projects do Clean Energy Interns typically work on during their internship?

Clean Energy Interns often contribute to a variety of projects, such as supporting renewable energy feasibility studies, analyzing energy consumption data, assisting with grant applications, and developing educational materials on sustainability initiatives. Interns may also participate in fieldwork, such as site assessments or monitoring energy systems, depending on the organization. Collaboration with engineers, project managers, and other interns is common, providing valuable insight into how multidisciplinary teams drive clean energy solutions.
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Clean Energy Staff Attorney

Clean Energy Staff Attorney

Environmental Law & Policy Center

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

About ELPC:
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy organization. We drive transformational policy changes with national impacts.
We show that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together by putting sustainability principles into practice. We advance climate solutions effectively by accelerating clean renewable energy alternatives to conventional power plants and advancing clean transportation solutions. We protect the Great Lakes and defend the Midwest’s wild and natural places, and we fight for safe, clean water and healthy clean air for all. We combine effective public interest litigation with strategic policy advocacy, sound science, and economic analysis. ELPC produces strong results for the environment in the courtrooms, boardrooms, and legislative hearing rooms across the pivotal Midwest states and in Washington D.C. 
This is a great opportunity for an attorney with deep interest in utility regulation, administrative litigation and clean energy policy, who is motivated by helping to protect the planet, equitable access to clean energy sources and systemic energy transformation.
Come join our winning team of talented, mission-driven professionals, who passionately work together to protect the environment and natural resources in the Midwest region.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Clean Energy Staff Attorney will handle critical litigation of utility regulatory cases in support of ELPC’s clean energy program in Midwest states. This is an excellent opportunity in an area of growing strategic importance at the local, regional and national level: fighting climate change by equitably decarbonizing the energy sector through rapid deployment of demand side resources, distributed solar, battery storage, electric vehicles and other distributed energy resources.
The Clean Energy Staff Attorney will engage in a range of venues in our region, including state utility commissions, state and federal courts, legislative bodies, Midwest regional transmission organizations (Midcontinent Independent Systems Operator-MISO, and PJM), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission-FERC. The role will require both litigation skills and strategic leadership working with coalitions to advance clean energy solutions in an equitable manner, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector, and accelerate the deployment of distributed energy resources.
POSITION TITLE:  Clean Energy Staff Attorney (full time)
REPORTS TO: Managing Attorney, Clean Energy Program
LOCATION:  Chicago, IL with a hybrid work environment that includes required days in the office each week
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Litigate a range of cases focused on electric and gas industry planning, distributed energy resource deployment, and equitable access to clean energy. Responsibilities will routinely include identifying key cases, developing and managing clients and client coalitions, working with experts to develop testimony, managing and coordinating discovery, cross-examining witnesses, drafting briefs and making oral arguments, and managing associate attorney(s), among other litigation responsibilities.
    • Represent ELPC before state public utility commissions, FERC, administrative agencies and appellate courts
    • Engage with impacted community and partner organizations to ensure advocacy reflects equity and environmental justice priorities
    • Monitor emerging legal, regulatory and market developments affecting clean energy and utility regulation
 
  • Work to execute multi-faceted clean energy policy campaigns, with assistance from other ELPC attorneys, communications experts, policy advocates, legislative advocates, and in coordination with colleagues from other regional and national advocacy organizations and industry representatives.
 
  • Develop and refine strategic direction for ELPC’s clean energy program, including assisting in fundraising to help the program grow.
 
  • Mentor junior attorneys, fellows and/or legal interns as applicable
 
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Education & Experience (years):
Juris Doctor degree
  • Minimum of 7 - 10 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong background and demonstrated interest in clean energy policy and electric/gas utility regulation.
  • At least two years of administrative litigation experience before state utility commissions or similar regulatory bodies preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent legal research writing, oral advocacy and strategic analysis skills
  • Ability to manage complex legal matters independently, as well as work collaboratively
  • Commitment to environmental protection, decarbonization and equity-centered advocacy
  • Familiarity with utility planning processes, including IRPs and distribution planning

Estimated Travel:
  • 10 - 20% domestic travel

Salary:
For candidates who fully meet the requirements, the salary range is $127,500 - $145,000. ELPC also offers a very attractive benefits package competitive to leading national environmental non-profits. 
Application Process:
Please apply via our Careers site and include a cover letter.

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