MIT Energy Initiative

MITEI: Driving clean energy innovation

The Energy of the Future

Meet Theodore Dahl ’28

The Energy of the Future highlights MIT students who are working every day to advance the energy transition and expand energy access. Theodore Dahl is a sophomore studying mechanical and electrical engineering at MIT. As a part of his MITEI Energy UROP, he developed grid design methods that better account for renewable energy sources. This work enables planners and policy makers to build more efficient, equitable, and resilient energy grids.

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MITEI Energy UROP students highlight their real-world impact

Driving American battery innovation forward

At MITEI’s Fall Colloquium, General Motors’ battery development expert emphasized how affordability, accessibility, and commercialization can position the United States as a leader in battery technology.
MITEI spinout Quaise Energy successfully demonstrates their geothermal energy drilling technology in the field

Company’s technology could unlock clean, renewable geothermal energy using pure energy.
How artificial intelligence can help achieve a clean energy future

AI supports the clean energy transition as it manages power grid operations, helps plan infrastructure investments, guides development of novel materials, and more.

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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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