Head of Policy
Description
Overview
PowerLines is a national nonprofit organization that aims to modernize the utility regulatory system for American energy consumers to lower utility bills and grow the economy. It focuses on state public utilities commissions (PUCs), which play a critical role in determining how much people pay for utility bills, how utilities invest in different types of energy, and where new energy projects are built. These 200 commissioners oversee more than $200 billion in utility spending each year and have significant influence over the future of our energy system. Utility affordability is quickly becoming one of the most pressing economic challenges facing American consumers. In 2025, utilities requested a record-setting $31 billion in rate increases, double the previous record, while 80 million Americans are struggling to pay their utility bills. Meanwhile, the U.S. grid is experiencing the fastest rise in electricity demand in decades with the growth of AI data centers and manufacturing, and utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion by 2030. Policymakers across the political spectrum are increasingly focused on how regulatory systems can respond to these pressures while protecting consumers and supporting economic growth. Recognized on the 2025 “TIME100 Next” list , PowerLines is rapidly becoming a go-to source and leader in informing the national discussion of this issue and has already shaped the conversation in the New York Times , Washington Post , Wall Street Journal , Politico , Bloomberg , CBS News , NPR , Marketplace , Financial Times , TIME , Vox , The Daily Mail , and MIT Technology Review . PowerLines is quickly establishing credibility as a nonpartisan expert on utility regulatory and energy affordability issues while reaching a bipartisan set of policymakers, including initial partnerships with the National Governors Association , Western Governors Association , and National Conference of State Legislatures . PowerLines is in a period of significant organizational growth and seeks a full-time Head of Policy to build and lead the organization’s Policy Team. This is a senior, hands-on role, and having strong leadership skills is a must. The Head of Policy will lead development and execution of PowerLines’ policy strategy, including engagement with policymakers, particularly at the state level such as governors, state legislators, and state energy offices, and on policy opportunities more broadly. (Note: The Policy Team engages at