Annual Impact Report

Connecting energy communities

MITEI hosted 86 speakers, presented 31 webinars, and hosted 10 seminars during July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025 to help inform public policy, foster dialogue, and provide the public with context on vital issues.

Electrifying boilers to decarbonize industry

AtmosZero, co-founded by Addison Stark SM ’10, PhD ’14, developed a modular heat pump to electrify the centuries-old steam boile

Swift Solar, a startup with MITEI roots, succeeds in first real-world test of its novel solar technology

During a U.S. Department of Defense exercise, Swift Solar’s flexible, efficient, lightweight solar cells demonstrated that the technology is ready for commercial release and scale-up.
Understanding ammonia energy’s trade-offs around the world

MIT Energy Initiative researchers calculated the economic and environmental impact of future ammonia energy production and trade pathways.
Collaborating to advance energy research and technologies

For 17 years, the MIT Energy Initiative and Italian energy tech firm Eni have worked together to support energy research and translate that work for real-world impact.

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MITEI Presents: Advancing the Energy Transition with Georgina Campbell Flatter

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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