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New Energy Equity is seeking a Market & Policy Manager to drive our market evaluation, regulatory strategy, and policy advocacy nationwide. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Policy, this role sits at the intersection of regulatory affairs, market intelligence, and project finance. You will evaluate state community solar frameworks, analyze regulatory dockets, assess project economics, and build relationships with lawmakers, regulators, and industry partners to advance favorable clean energy policies. Working closely with cross-functional teams across Development, Legal, and Finance, you will translate complex policy and market developments into clear, actionable business strategies that directly guide where and how New Energy Equity expands its footprint. We are open to remote work for qualified candidates, though hybrid is preferred for candidates located near one of our four offices: Boulder, CO; Roseville, MN; Annapolis, MD; or Horseheads, NY.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and evaluate solar markets nationwide to identify emerging policy, regulatory, and market developments, and execute market and policy priorities under the direction of the Vice President of Policy.
• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of state community solar markets, including legislation, regulatory requirements, program structures, utility tariffs and rates, incentives, tax credits, renewable energy credits, interconnection requirements, and other factors that impact project development and economics.
• Track and analyze state-level regulatory dockets, pending legislation, stakeholder working groups, utility proceedings, and other relevant policy activity to identify risks, opportunities, and changes that may affect existing or emerging community solar markets.
• Synthesize complex policy and market information from multiple sources into clear, actionable summaries and recommendations for the Policy team, New Energy leadership, and internal project teams.
• Assess the financial implications of market and policy developments, gathering key inputs such as customer compensation, utility rates, incentives, REC values, program costs, and other revenue and cost factors to inform project finance analysis and financial modeling of emerging community solar markets.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend new market opportunities by integrating policy, regulatory, market, and financial considerations to determine where New Energy should prioritize market development efforts.
• Support the development and execution of policy strategies in priority markets, including conducting market research, developing policy positions, coordinating internal stakeholders, and executing initiatives at the direction of the Vice President of Policy.
• Assist in drafting and filing regulatory comments, testimony, and other policy submissions consistent with the objectives and priorities of the Policy team.
• Represent New Energy in meetings with lawmakers, regulators, utilities, industry organizations, and other stakeholders, including travel to priority markets, to advocate for policies and programs that support the development of community solar.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders and use those relationships to develop market intelligence, build consensus around policy solutions, and advance favorable community solar policies and programs.
• Participate in industry organizations, working groups, conferences, and other forums to stay informed of emerging policy and regulatory developments, identify opportunities for collaboration, and advocate for improvements to community solar programs.
• Communicate market and policy findings effectively to New Energy leadership, the Policy team, and internal project teams, including providing regular updates on material developments, opportunities, risks, and recommended actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, Project Finance, Legal, Engineering, and other internal teams to translate policy and regulatory developments into actionable market and project-level implications.
• Maintain organized and current market intelligence and policy resources to support ongoing market evaluation, strategic decision-making, and institutional knowledge across the organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience in renewable energy, solar, energy policy, regulatory affairs, utility regulation, government affairs, market development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing state energy policy and regulatory frameworks, including legislation, regulatory proceedings, utility programs, tariffs, incentives, and renewable energy markets.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. solar industry, with direct experience in community solar, distributed generation, or other customer-sited renewable energy programs strongly preferred.
• Experience evaluating new or emerging energy markets and translating policy and regulatory developments into business and project-level implications.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including the ability to understand project economics, identify key revenue and cost drivers, and work effectively with financial models. Experience with Excel-based financial modeling required; direct project finance experience preferred.
• Experience engaging with external stakeholders, including legislators, regulators, utilities, industry associations, consultants, and other policy or market participants.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft regulatory comments, policy summaries, presentations, briefing materials, and other written communications for both internal and external audiences.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex policy and market issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to independently research and synthesize large amounts of complex information and distill it into clear conclusions and actionable recommendations.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to priority markets, industry meetings, conferences, regulatory proceedings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Bachelor's degree in public policy, economics, business, political science, environmental studies, engineering, energy, or a related field required. Advanced degree is a plus but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with community solar program design, implementation, or advocacy.
• Experience working before state public utility commissions or other state regulatory agencies, including participation in regulatory dockets and stakeholder processes.
• Experience with utility rate structures, distributed generation compensation, interconnection, renewable energy credits, or other solar project revenue mechanisms.
• Experience evaluating project-level economics and financial models for renewable energy projects.
• Established relationships with state policymakers, regulators, utilities, and renewable energy industry organizations.
• Experience working in multiple U.S. energy markets and demonstrated ability to quickly learn the regulatory and policy environment of new states.
• Experience with energy market research, competitive intelligence, or market-entry strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple markets, projects, and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000, encompassing base pay and potential incentive target opportunity; this range does not include additional commission. This range is a good faith estimate based on the position's requirements. Specific compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary depending on factors such as relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package, including Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.

About Us:

At New Energy Equity, a proud subsidiary of ALLETE, we're leading the charge in transforming the energy landscape with innovative solar solutions. As a top player in the renewable energy sector, we've successfully developed over 600MW of solar projects and closed more than $1.2 billion in clean energy investments. Our projects deliver sustainable electricity to a wide range of clients, including commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers.But there's more to us than just impressive numbers. We pride ourselves on a dynamic and engaging work environment where teamwork, continuous learning, and environmental stewardship are at the core of what we do. Our inclusive and collaborative culture encourages creativity and innovation, making our office a place where every idea is valued, and growth is a priority.At New Energy Equity, you'll join a passionate team that not only drives the clean energy future but also enjoys celebrating our successes together. With over 250 projects across the U.S., our supportive atmosphere ensures a balanced work-life dynamicand a fun, fulfilling career path.Join us and be part of a forward-thinking company where your contributions are celebrated, and your professional development is supported as we work towards a brighter, sustainable future.

The statements above outline the essential functions, nature, and level of work expected as of the document's preparation date. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities. New Energy Equity reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, without notice.

New Energy Equity is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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