Energy Policy Analyst

Energy Policy Analyst

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is hiring an Energy Policy Analyst to support the development, implementation and oversight of demand response and demand flexibility management policies and programs.

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Job Code #: JC-504119

Position #(s): -010

Working Title: Energy Policy Analyst

Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

Salary range: $7,980.00–$9,994.00 per year.

Effective July 1, 2025. CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.

One position.

Work location:

San Francisco County. Hybrid telework. Permanent, full‑time.

The Demand Response Section in the Energy Division of the CPUC is responsible for developing and supporting innovative policies and initiatives related to demand response and demand flexibility management by customers leveraging device technologies, energy management tools, or behind‑the‑meter DERs (batteries, EVs, heat pumps, smart devices, etc.) to change their energy consumption and provide grid services in response to dynamic rates or market signals;

overseeing the development of cost‑effective utility and third‑party service provider programs for advanced demand flexibility management and integration with energy and capacity markets; contributing to the evaluation of utility and third‑party portfolios and programs; ensuring that utility and third‑party programs are being administered in accordance with Commission policies; advancing statewide market transformation goals for electrification and DER adoption to complement evolving grid conditions.

Energy Division’s Demand Response Section seeks dynamic, creative team members to assist in developing and implementing critical statewide policies to scale demand flexibility to help improve grid reliability, reduce emissions, and reduce electricity costs. The Demand Response Section values strong analytical and communication skills and seeks individuals that perform well in team environments. If energy sustainability is your passion, and you endeavor to contribute to California’s clean energy future, we encourage you to apply for our position.

Under the general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst will support the planning, development, implementation, and oversight of demand response and demand flexibility management policies and programs. They will conduct economic, policy, and/or technical analyses and research associated with demand response programs, pilots, and policies. The analyst will make recommendations on regulatory, policy, and technical issues regarding the CPUC proceedings and/or work with a team that oversees implementation of policies and programs that result from these CPUC and legislative processes.

They will support the Demand Response section in the development of policy‑oriented work products that are used to advise and assist high‑level decision‑makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The analyst will perform other work as necessary, such as…