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The MIT Energy Initiative, MIT’s hub for energy research, education, and outreach, is advancing zero- and low-carbon solutions to combat climate change and expand energy access.

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MIT Energy Initiative funds seven early-stage energy research projects

Seed Fund grants support a variety of research ranging from robotics for efficient infrastructure maintenance to rare earth metal recycling, reflecting the inherent complexity of the world’s energy systems.

Confronting the AI/energy conundrum

The MIT Energy Initiative’s annual research symposium explores artificial intelligence as both a problem and solution for the clean energy transition
3 Questions: Manish Bapna on prioritizing sustainability and climate action
Recovering from the past and transitioning to a better energy future

In MIT Energy Initiative speaker series, Princeton professor explained the importance of climate change mitigation in the energy transition.

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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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