Evan Pierpont graduated with a Sustainable Systems Engineering B.S. from Metropolitan State University of Denver. He is interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree and career at the nexus of science, engineering, technology, and policy. Evan is using his skills and experience to combat the global climate crisis by addressing growing energy demands. He is a committed public servant who looks forward to collaborating with others to craft the solutions necessary to elevate the United States as a global leader in energy technology. His research interests include battery technology, microgrids, building energy performance, renewable energy, energy efficiency, systems automation, and energy policy to transform buildings into profitable assets for local communities and increasing grid resiliency.