Energy Efficiency Regulatory Consultant

Clearesult is seeking an Energy Efficiency Regulatory Consultant in Knoxville, TN, to support a team focused on energy efficiency program design and regulatory planning. The role involves collaborating with clients and stakeholders, managing multiple initiatives, and providing expertise in regulatory environments. Ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of utility operations and possess strong relationship-building skills. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.
At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet. We do that by creating a people-first culture built on trust, accountability, and transparency; where every employee – regardless of position, role, or identity is treated with respect and given an equal chance to thrive.

Additionally, you will enjoy:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; we also offer a company-paid health care concierge service to help navigate our health plan to make the best decisions for you and yours
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time
• Paid Volunteer Time: giving back to our communities is important to us
• Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards
• Employee Assistance Program – offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities
• Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career

Job Description

We are looking for a talented individual to join CLEAResult as an Energy Efficiency Regulatory Consultant. Fulfilling CLEAResult’s position as the market leader in Energy Efficiency, this position seeks to support a team of subject matter experts who collaborate closely with Program Directors, Utility Clients, and Business Development to develop growth strategies, innovative Energy Efficiency (EE) program designs & pilots and provide consulting services focused on utility regulatory planning cycles.

An ideal candidate will have a fundamental understanding of how utilities plan, launch, manage, report, and work through evaluation cycles for energy efficiency program portfolios. The role requires experience collaborating with highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals in cross-functional environments – clients, program teams, engineering, development teams, external stakeholders and more. Candidates with the ability to develop a strong understanding of numerous states’ regulatory environments and how various stakeholders engage in energy efficiency program delivery is critical to being successful in the role.

For this opportunity, you’re a great fit if you can:
• Support Clients Comprehensively: Ensure thorough assistance to clients on program planning and regulatory activities.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders where assigned.
• Present on policy and regulatory proceedings to regional leadership and external clients and stakeholders.
• Attend utility commission stakeholder meetings where appropriate.
• Provide support and subject matter expertise in evaluation processes during planning, data requests and evaluation activities.
• Portfolio Planning & Cross Collaboration with Program Directors: Project manage multiple regional initiatives, track policy movements and energy efficiency funding.
• Lead cost-effectiveness analysis on current and prospective programs using company tools and protocols.
• Engage in Regulatory Environments: Understand, analyze, and report on current and prospective regulatory updates within the states assigned.
• Promote CLEAResult products and services with Utility Client regulatory needs.
• Support & advise as a subject matter expert in policy, design & evaluation projects across a 22-state region.
• Business Development: Collaborate with Business Development and Program partners to enhance existing Energy Efficiency programs.
• Provide data and insights on markets our leadership team is focused on providing services to.
• Partner with Business Development and Regional Directors to address regulatory and market challenges with innovative solutions.
• Look beyond current program implementation to understand and anticipate future industry trends.
• Develop strategies to meet evolving energy efficiency goals.

Exciting candidates have:
• 5-8+ years’ experience in the utility regulatory space, evaluation and or program management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and report to senior level management and C-Suite executives.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Deliver engaging presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Target Compensation: $100,000 - $135,000 / annually + annual bonus incentive.

Compensation Range: Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data / ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD / technology), for example.

Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. Successful hires must pass pre-employment checks.
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