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Clean energy sector debates impact of GOP efforts to repeal tax credits

MITEI Deputy Director Chris Knittel weighs in on GOP efforts to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy tax credits, saying it hurt both Democrat and Republication jurisdictions and these impacts will vary based on the type of tax credit.
June 23, 2023 In the media The Hill

These powerful solar panels are as thin as a human hair

A new development from MIT can quickly and easily turn any surface into a power source. These thin-film solar cells weigh about 100x less than conventional solar cells while generating about 18x more power-per-kg.
December 19, 2022 In the media Popular Science

Harnessing geothermal energy

Paul Woskov (Plasma Science and Fusion Center) is developing a method for converting coal and gas electric power plants by drilling geothermal wells to replace the fossil fuels. He joins "Science for the Public" to discuss geothermal energy and the challenges associated with accessing it.
November 10, 2022 In the media GBH Forum Network

Holding on to power

Dharik Mallapragada (MITEI) joins the podcast "Unexplainable" to discuss a suite of possible energy storage options to help us decarbonize the grid.
November 10, 2022 In the media Unexplainable

Why the $100 per ton target for carbon removal may be "pure fantasy"

MITEI Senior Research Engineer Howard Herzog (MITEI) explains why the $100-per-ton price for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is unrealistic, even though it is the current standard used by economists, policy makers, investors, and industry to make CDR feasible at scale.
October 21, 2022 In the media Protocol

DOE awards research funds for offshore nuclear generation

The U.S. Department of Energy has granted funding to the MIT Energy Initiative, Core Power, and the Idaho National Laboratory for a three-year study. The study will look into the development of offshore floating nuclear power generation in the United States.
September 22, 2022 In the media World Nuclear News

Radio segment: The Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes capturing carbon emissions

President Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes tax credits for electric cars and efficient homes, and also incentivizes pulling carbon emissions from the air. MITEI's Howard Herzog speaks with NPR about the new law's provision concerning carbon capture.
September 22, 2022 In the media NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday

Teaching ‘selfish’ wind turbines to share can boost productivity

Research led by Michael Howland (Civil and Environmental Engineering) shows that coordinating the orientation of turbines on a wind farm can reduce the wake effect and boost energy production.
September 22, 2022 In the media Wired

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