Vermont Energy Investment Corporation

Dave Fribush researched and wrote a paper entitled "Electric Evolution: The Emergence of the Smart Grid and Issues it Raises for Legislators, Regulators, and Consumers". 

The goal of the paper is to give readers, with varying degrees of prior knowledge of the subject, a clear understanding of what the Smart Grid is and to elucidate the main issues involved.  Particularly important for VEIC is to understand the issues that its core constituents - state regulators, legislators, and consumer advocates - will need to address so that Smart Grid implementation is fair and effective.  Effective here means that the Smarg Grid actually deliver on its promise of more efficient electric generation and delivery, particularly with regard to lower carbon emissions.  VEIC 's consulting arm, which currently consults with multiple states around the country helping to implement statewide energy efficiency programs, plans to use the paper to help form internal strategy around the Smart Grid, and to be sent as a primer to potential consulting clients.

Internship Details

Organization Vermont Energy Investment Corporation - Burlington, VT
Employment Sector
Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit
Student's Field of Study
Environmental Policy and Planning
Dual Degree Student? Business
Topic Areas of Internship

Air Pollution and Environmental Impact

Duration & Dates 10 weeks, starting 5/31/2009
Skills Gained

Student gained a much better understanding of the industry he was researching

Duties Performed

Analyze Industry Trends, Conduct Studies/Research, and Create Reports

How Student Obtained Internship Family/Friend Referral
Paid or Unpaid?
Paid and student received Erb Institute Funding