Fervo’s mission is to use innovation in geoscience to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. To accomplish that goal, Fervo has developed groundbreaking technology solutions that have advanced the state-of-the-art of geothermal energy decades ahead of schedule, including the world’s most successful commercial enhanced geothermal system completed in 2023. Fervo has raised over $400 million from leading investors and has secured a multi-billion-dollar project pipeline to meet the world’s growing need for 24/7 carbon-free energy. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, investors, and developers in making geothermal a key pillar of our climate-friendly energy future.

Description

The Regulatory & Policy Associate will support the development, analysis, and implementation of regulatory and policy strategies to advance our organizational goals. This role will join a small team responsible for advocating on behalf of Fervo and expanding commercial opportunities in legislative, regulatory and policy arenas. The position has a heavy emphasis on regulatory and government affairs, policy analysis and political strategy.

A successful candidate will collaborate across origination, permitting, resource, finance, operations and strategy teams. Importantly, the role will coordinate with expert consultants and with internal subject matter experts to clearly and regularly communicate the impacts of regulatory and policy changes on Fervo’s business, develop Fervo’s policy positions and execute strategies to achieve desired objectives. The position will also coordinate with industry leaders, consultants, and trade groups to gain support for Fervo’s positions.

Major activities include identifying and evaluating important regulatory and policy changes that could impact Fervo’s existing and planned development assets, participating directly in regulatory and legislative proceedings, and collaborating in stakeholder forums. This role will represent Fervo internally and externally with written and verbal communications. The Regulatory and Policy Associate will report to the Sr. Manager – Policy and Government Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert: Act as the Fervo policy team lead for regulatory and market affairs coverage in multiple priority markets. Maintain a deep knowledge of renewable energy industry intelligence and emerging trends, serving as an advisor to Fervo’s leadership and external stakeholders. Represent Fervo’s positions on regulatory and policy issues in public forums, including with public utility commissions (PUCs), grid operator organizations, and other government forums.
• Regulatory Analysis and Monitoring: Research and analyze federal, state, and local regulations relevant to the organization’s activities. Monitor changes in laws, policies, and regulatory frameworks, and assess their impact. Prepare and maintain a compliance matrix to ensure alignment with applicable requirements.
• Policy Development and Advocacy: Develop a core understanding of policies and regulations unique to specific markets and across multiple disciplines, transmission planning and cost allocation, interconnection, market rules and reliable operations. Assist in the development of policy positions, white papers, and regulatory filings. Support engagement with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to advocate for organizational objectives. Draft policy briefings, comment letters, and public testimony.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (e.g., origination, permitting, resource, finance, operations) to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate with industry associations and advocacy groups on shared policy goals. Synthesize inputs across various departments including fundamentals, origination, development, political & regulatory, and finance to identify future regulatory needs and opportunities for core business strategies in priority markets.
• Documentation and Communication: Develop reports and presentations summarizing regulatory updates and policy initiatives. Serve as a point of contact for internal teams and external partners on policy and regulatory matters.
• Project Management: Coordinate policy and regulatory projects, ensuring timely delivery of tasks and milestones. Support cross-functional initiatives to address emerging policy and regulatory challenges. Support Fervo’s growth strategy through identification, analysis and assessment of regulatory and policy issues across priority market portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Environmental Studies, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 5+ years of experience related to commercial energy markets or policy/regulatory experience including electric public utility regulation, or wholesale electric markets; experience with renewable energy issues is required; Energy policy and/or development experience in the West is preferred
• Experience engaging with policymakers and regulatory agencies; Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at multiple government levels
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize technical information into actionable insights
• Autonomous yet collaborative with a passion for energy policy and advancing clean energy as part of an entrepreneurial team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; keen ability to network with internal and external stakeholders

Location

Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX with growing offices in Oakland, CA, Golden, CO, Reno, NV, and Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at Fervo’s Houston, Golden, or Salt Lake City office will be required. Frequent travel is required for this position.