Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
This role will unlock a distributed power grid in the U.S. Base’s utility partnerships business is critical to accessing the ~80% of residential meters in the US that are served by regulated utilities. We are looking to capitalize on early wins to aggressively scale this part of the business - critical to that goal is ensuring Base’s distributed storage can compete on a level playing field with incumbent technologies. Today’s systems and processes were built around a centralized grid. Were they to acknowledge the tangible incremental benefits of distributed resources, Base would win against any alternative assets (e.g., Utility-scale storage, peaker plants, VPPs). This person will intervene in areas that will immediately support the scale deployment of Base assets in regulated territories across the country.
What You’ll Do
Develop and execute a strategy to get electric utilities to value distributed assets for what they’re worth.
Build on your existing network of utility industry contacts to identify needs for distributed storage early in their procurement lifecycle.
Advocate on behalf of Base through utility and regulatory proceedings (e.g., IRPs, RFIs, RFPs, programs dockets) to enable distributed storage to compete on a level playing field with traditional generation resources.
Proactively engage PUCs to lay groundwork in regions of the country strategically interesting to Base.
What You'll Bring
Effective, professional communication skills to be the voice of Base with key counterparties.
Demonstrated understanding of how electric utilities buy things and how to communicate value in the industry.
Experience standing up and leading large initiatives with external partners and regulators in a high-growth setting.
Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional initiatives.
Tangible examples of enabling scale with large industrial counterparties.
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.