Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.
The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.
**Position can be located in Walnut Creek, CA or Houston, TX.**
Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)
Supports Calpine’s advocacy across multiple state and federal legislative and regulatory venues. Important elements of the role include: analyzing emerging or existing regulatory and legislative issues impacting Calpine and/or the energy industry; gathering intelligence and data; assisting with the preparation of position papers, briefings, presentations, and testimony; developing Calpine’s advocacy strategy with the rest of the Government and Regulatory Affairs team; coordinating advocacy with peers and trade groups; and identifying new opportunities for engagement at the federal, state and local levels.