MITEI Presents:

Advancing the Energy Transition

10/08/25 5:15-6:30pm

Fall Colloquium:

Driving American battery technology forward

Please join the MIT Energy Initiative as we welcome Kurt Kelty, vice president of battery, propulsion, & sustainability at General Motors.

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Just released: “Carbon Removal,” by Howard J. Herzog and Niall Mac Dowell

New book provides overview and assessment of proposed methods of removing carbon from the atmosphere as a means of mitigating climate change.

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright ’85 visits MIT
How to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ammonia production

Proposed system would combine two kinds of plants, creating greater efficiency and lowering costs while curbing climate-changing emissions
MITEI’s Future Energy Systems Center funds ten new research projects to advance the energy transition

The selected projects will address data center energy demand, metal recovery optimization, crude oil replacement, and more.

10/08/2025 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm ET

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MITEI Presents: Advancing the Energy Transition with Kurt Kelty, GM

11/12/2025 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm ET

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MITEI Presents: Advancing the Energy Transition with Emily Reichert

Research

Future Energy Systems Center

Collaborative research with industry in key technology areas to address the energy transition.

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Studies and Reports

Analyses that shape and influence policy, technology development, and future research.

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Seed Fund Program

Learn about funding opportunities for MIT faculty.

Research Projects

MITEI-supported research advancing the science, technologies, and policies needed to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and expand energy access.

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