Regulatory Policy Manager - Renewable Energy

National Grid Renewables is seeking a Regulatory Policy Manager for its Bloomington, MN office. The role involves representing the company before ISOs/RTOs and FERC, focusing on renewable energy project development. Responsibilities include attending stakeholder meetings, managing relationships with regulatory bodies, and contributing to policy development. The position is part of a transition to an owner/operator model, emphasizing community engagement and sustainable energy solutions.
National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, is a leading North American renewable energy company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with satellite offices located in the regions where it develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects. As a farmer-friendly and community focused company, National Grid Renewables develops projects for corporations and utilities that seek to repower America’s electricity grid by reigniting local economies and reinvesting in a sustainable future. National Grid Renewables is part of the competitive, unregulated Ventures division of National Grid and has a portfolio of solar, wind, and energy storage projects located throughout the United States in various stages of development, construction and operation.

National Grid Renewables develops high value, competitive renewable energy projects. Our focus on communities and farmers means it’s not just about projects, but about the people we work with, both outside and inside our organization. National Grid Renewables Team Members embody our foundational culture of being entrepreneurial, creative, and nimble and take pride in supporting National Grid’s vision to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future for all.

National Grid Renewables (NG Renewables) is in the process of transitioning from a renewable development company to a model where the organization owns and operates its renewables assets. As a member of the National Grid family of companies, NG Renewables is focused on developing all types of renewable assets (e.g. wind, solar and storage) nationwide. As part of the transition to an owner / operator business model, NG Renewable is in a significant growth phase.

A key part of this transition is the development of corporate support functions, including regulatory policy and compliance roles. As part of this effort, NG Renewables is currently seeking to build capabilities in Federal Regulatory Policy to support the company in its activities in key Independent System Operator/Regional Transmission Organization (ISO/RTO) regions and before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Position Description

The primary role of the Manager position will be to represent NG Renewables before the assigned ISOs/RTOs. At the present time it is expected the position will be assigned two regions within the strategic footprint (PJM, MISO, ERCOT and SPP). Additionally, the position will lead aspects of activities at FERC that involve matters that are either related to their assigned regions or at other relevant ISOs/RTOs. An illustrative, non-exclusive, list of activities for this position includes the following:

Main Responsibilities
• Represent NG Renewables in relevant ISO/RTO stakeholder committees and forums this includes regular attendance at the appliable meetings and participation as necessary, including making presentations and capturing critical changes/topics that impact the business
• Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills to engage and develop relationships with ISO/RTO staff and other market participants outside of the formal stakeholder activities
• Meet regularly with regulatory policy management team and through critical thinking and problem-solving skills develop and present reports on ISO/RTO activities and issues
• Work with regulatory policy management and other business functions to assess the impact of ISO/RTO issues on the company and develop and advocate for positions related to matters of interest
• Lead activities before FERC, such as the development and submission of comments on rulemakings, relevant ISO/RTO filings and participation at technical conferences as necessary
• Lead the participation of NG Renewables at industry seminars, meetings and any other relevant forums
• Be proactive in coordinating with corporate functions and other areas of National Grid as necessary on matters within the scope of responsibility for the position
• At the direction of the Director, support the NG Renewables regulatory compliance function on matters related to ISO/RTO compliance program development and maintenance
• Other matters related to the position as assigned by Regulatory Policy leadership

Experience
• Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in engineering and/or public policy preferred
• Experience in the electric industry either at the state or federal level and/or in an ISO/RTO context.
• 5-7 years minimum experience
• Ability to partner cross-functionally and work with a wide range of stakeholders
• Self-starter; able to work autonomously
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail, driving process and managing to goals
• Problem solving orientation to drive for results aligned to company strategy
• Experience managing policy issues from concept through development of related rules and experience working with technical staff and functions in the management of regulatory affairs

Other Job Requirements:

Travel – This position will require travel. Primarily the travel will be to the assigned ISO/RTO locations, but may also include travel to Washington DC for relevant FERC activities and other locations as necessary for participation in related activities at such locations (e.g. off-site ISO/RTO meetings and industry seminars/meetings). Travel to NG Renewables’ Minneapolis MN offices and relevant satellite offices will also be required from time to time. It is expected that the position may require travel approximately 20-30% of the time.

In accordance with guidelines regarding companies classified as Federal contractors and consistent with our core commitment of safety, National Grid Renewables has made the decision to require all new hires to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire. "Full vaccination" is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a religious belief or a disability can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting healthandwellness@nationalgridrenewables.com