Regulatory Affairs Intern

Who We Are 

Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 35 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts. 

What You’ll Do 

CPA is seeking two graduate level or post-graduate interns to work on two public policy research projects to help inform CPA’s public policy advocacy strategies. These projects would be ideal for candidates who are looking to gain experience in energy and sustainability fields. The topics covered by the two research projects are: 

• Public, private, or public/private partnership financing options for large infrastructure projects 
• Renewable energy projects and resource and transmission planning 

CPA internships are typically for a length of 12 consecutive weeks, up to 25 hours/week (no term is guaranteed). 

Who You’ll Work With 

The Regulatory Affairs Interns report to the Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs. You will work closely with the Regulatory Affairs team, and have some interactions with the Government Affairs team.   

Commitment to Diversity 

At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Culture 

CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to act with professionalism and confidentiality 
• Ability to conduct presentations with professionalism
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate the Following Abilities

• Excellent reading and writing skills 
• Organized, detail-oriented, highly self-motivated to stay on track of schedule
• Excellent verbal communicator 
• Curious about the electricity/energy industry, with some basic knowledge of the electricity market and understanding of renewable energy technologies 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research related to energy project financing options and renewable energy resources projects sited in California 
• Provide various analyses on public policy options and make recommendations
• Present the findings to internal business units, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer, and potentially external stakeholders 

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate student or recent post-graduate student 
• Background in public policy, public administration, or business (focus on energy, environmental policy, or finance is a plus)
• Experience in the energy industry is a plus 
• Must be able to travel to the CPA offices in Downtown Los Angeles
• The Internship will be during the Spring 2025 or Summer 2025 semesters
• Must be available to schedule internship hours within CPA’s regular office hours of Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm PST 
• Upon applying, candidate must submit a resume and writing sample 

Work Location   

Residing a commutable distance from CPA’s offices is required for this position. This position is eligible for either Hybrid or Remote options. The Hybrid option requires up to 2 assigned days in the Downtown Los Angeles office. The Remote option requires you to be available to commute to CPA offices if needed. 

Graduate & Post-Graduate Internship compensation ranges from $25.00-$35.00/hour, with exact compensation to be determined by Clean Power Alliance, dependent on skills and experience. This is a part-time/temporary position. Interns are only eligible for mandated benefits, such as sick pay, workers’ compensation, and Medicare contributions.     

How to Apply 

Candidates should apply on CPA’s Career Page. Please submit a resume and writing sample.  If both are not submitted, candidacy will not be considered.