Driving clean energy innovation

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

3 Questions: Exploring the chemistry beneath metal surfaces to advance energy technologies

MITEI Energy Scholar Santosh Singh studied subsurface species in metals to enable the design of efficient catalytic materials for energy production.

MITEI spinout Quaise raises $180 million

New funding to advance superhot geothermal plant.
Form Energy raises $750 million

New funding will speed manufacturing and deployment of iron-air batteries.
Mantel Capture demonstrates its novel carbon capture technology at commercial scale

The 2022 startup with roots in the MIT Energy Initiative sees affordable carbon capture as a necessity for industrial plants.

10/15/2026 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm ET

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MITEI Presents: Advancing the Energy Transition with Molly Morris

11/05/2026 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm ET

Wong Auditorium (E51-115)

MITEI Presents: Advancing the Energy Transition with Roger Martella

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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