Energy Policy Intern
Public Policy Internship Opportunity
The Digital Power Network, an affiliate of the Digital Chamber, is seeking a highly motivated Energy Policy Intern to join our Policy and Government Relations team. This is an unpaid internship that offers the option to earn academic credit, with the potential for a paid internship extension based on performance and organizational needs.
Program Dates: This is a summer internship program for 2026. Exact start and end dates are flexible, and extensions may be offered at TDC’s discretion.
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week), Hybrid
Location: Washington, D.C. Area / Remote
About The Digital Power Network
The Digital Power Network (DPN) is the largest coalition of Bitcoin miners and digital infrastructure providers in the United States. The organization represents companies developing large-scale computing facilities and advocates for policies that support energy innovation, infrastructure development, and responsible digital asset mining.
Our mission is to unleash digital infrastructure development while supporting broader energy and grid resilience through the promotion of innovative and pro-growth regulatory frameworks.
Learn more at https://www.digitalpowernetwork.com/about
Internship Responsibilities
Interns will gain hands-on experience in public policy and government relations, including:
- Monitoring and analyzing pending legislation and public policy initiatives
- Supporting policy associates and directors through research, development of policy fact sheets, and federal legislation tracking
- Attending congressional hearings, meetings, briefings, and training sessions (via webinar, telephone, or in-person) to deepen understanding of regulatory actions, laws, and judicial decisions
- Contributing to policy analysis, writing, and editing reports and materials on diverse topics
- Providing administrative support as needed
Interns will support one or more of the following policy focus areas. In your cover letter, please identify one to two areas of interest and describe any relevant experience you may have:
- Energy and power grid development
- Artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure
- Bitcoin mining and flexible energy loads
- Utility regulation and rate design
- Permitting reform
- Trade, manufacturing, and supply chains
Qualifications
Required:
- Current undergraduate junior, senior, or graduate/J.D. student
- Available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week)
- Demonstrated interest in or experience with data center, Bitcoin mining, infrastructure, and energy policy
Preferred:
- Prior internship experience in government relations and energy or infrastructure policy
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
- If based in the Washington, D.C. area, applicants should be able to work 1–2 days per week in our downtown office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, writing-intensive environment
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis:
- Resume (including current cumulative GPA)
- College transcript
- Cover letter
- This is an unpaid internship eligible for academic credit.