Jonathan (Jon) Cook is a Ph.D. student in the Agricultural and Resource Economics department at UC Davis, with a focus on natural resource and environmental economics.  Jon completed his B.S. degree in mathematical economics and chemistry from the University of Richmond in 2006.  Since beginning his graduate studies at Davis in 2008, he has participated in the Atmospheric Aerosols and Health training grant program and the UC-Denmark LoCal Renewable Energy Summer Course.  Jon's research interests include integration of renewable electricity generation, energy efficiency, smart grids, real-time electricity pricing, air quality and transportation.  He is currently beginning work on a dissertation and is aiming to complete his degree by the end of 2013.