Environmental & Public Policy Intern

Xcel Energy is seeking an Environmental & Public Policy Intern in Denver, CO, for students pursuing relevant degrees. The role involves developing strategies for clean energy transition, integrating renewable resources, and communicating these strategies. Interns will work full-time in the summer and part-time during spring, gaining insights into electric systems and customer energy costs while assisting in significant renewable energy projects.
About the position

The internship position at Xcel Energy's Regulatory Policy department offers students the opportunity to engage in the clean energy transition by developing strategies and policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Interns will work closely with experts in the field, gaining insights into the evolving electric system, customer energy costs, and effective communication of strategies to a broader audience. This role is designed for students pursuing degrees in relevant fields and provides a chance to contribute to significant projects in renewable energy and environmental policy.

Responsibilities
• Assist in developing strategies and policies for clean energy transition.
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• Support the integration of renewable resources into customer programs.
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• Help create new programs to meet customer energy needs.
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• Learn about the electric system and customer energy costs.
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• Communicate strategies effectively to a wider audience.

Requirements
• Current student with Sophomore or Junior status.
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• Enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Environmental Policy, Government Affairs, or Political Science.
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• Ability to commute to the corporate office in Denver, CO.
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• Availability to work full-time during the summer and part-time during the spring.
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• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
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• Interest in environmental policy, energy, law, and project management.

Nice-to-haves
• 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.
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• Completed undergraduate coursework in energy, environmental policy, state and local politics, or engineering.

Benefits
• Pension
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• 401(k) plan
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• Paid time off (PTO)
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• Holidays