Interconnection Policy Lead
Permit Power · Remote, US
RemotePosted Nov 9, 2026Apply by 12/1/26
Permit Power is hiring an Interconnection Policy Lead who will manage its interconnection policy development and campaigns in target states, driving legislative and regulatory change to streamline how home solar and batteries connect to the electric grid. The position is remote anywhere in the United States, pays $135,000 to $160,000 per year, and requires at least five years of policy and advocacy experience. Position is located in Remote, US.
Interconnection Policy Lead, Permit Power, remote (team works remotely across the country; open to candidates anywhere in the United States). Salary $135,000-$160,000 per year, full-time exempt. Summary: Permit Power works to cut the red tape that makes home solar and batteries expensive. The Interconnection Policy Lead manages its agenda to modernize and streamline utility interconnection in target states, reporting to the Interconnection Policy Director: formulating and executing the interconnection policy plan; overseeing the bill-to-law cycle, including drafting and vetting bill language, lobbying legislators and executive branch officials, and producing advocacy materials; building and driving coalitions with environmental groups, the solar industry, and think tanks; serving as the organization's expert on utility interconnection rules; leading formal participation in state public utility commission proceedings, including testimony and comments; and managing external research and consultants. Requires five or more years of experience in policy development, legislative advocacy, and regulatory affairs related to behind-the-meter solar and storage, renewables, or electrification; interconnection policy experience is preferred. No closing date is stated in the posting.
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