EAN 2025 Summer Research Internship Cohort

Each summer, EAN is joined by two interns who each conduct an in-depth, independent research project on a topic related to climate and energy issues in Vermont. Our internship program is designed and led by EAN Senior Fellow Christine Donovan.

End of summer Lunch & Learn

On August 14th, 2025, EAN summer research interns Payton Molleur and Julián Galindo Macias presented the findings of their research. Watch the recording of the event and/or click on each intern below to access their final research paper, slides, and bio.

2025 Intern Research Projects and Reports

The Transmission and Distribution System: Plans, Forecasts, and Implications for Increased Electrification of Transportation and Heating in Vermont

Payton Molleur, EAN Summer Research Intern
August 2025

Direct Payment and Credit Mechanisms for a Cap-and-Invest Program:
Assessing Vermont’s Options for Implementing a Multi-Sector Program

by Julián Galindo Macías, EAN Summer Research Intern
August 2025