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With clean energy stalled, can New Jersey bet on nuclear and win?

New Jersey is further committing to nuclear energy—which already represents 42% of its energy mix—by investing in the development of next-generation reactors, like small modular reactors. “Having nuclear already is a big factor, both in terms of direct workforce in nuclear, but also the army of accountants, lawyers, and on-site inspectors,” said MITEI Energy Systems Researcher Ruaridh Macdonald on the support offered by existing infrastructure.
May 28, 2025 In the media Inside Climate News

In search of clean water, scientists are improving desalination technology

Amos Winter (Mechanical Engineering) discusses his work developing a desalination system that relies on solar power. “The reason we use solar power is that most people around the world are going to be resource-constrained. [...] So, our technology makes desalination much more accessible in all areas around the world.”
April 30, 2025 In the media WBUR

U.S. carbon capture storage hit by inflation, Trump

Inflation and spending freezes from the Trump administration are discouraging investments in U.S. carbon capture storage facilities, which are key to decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as cement and steel. According to MITEI Senior Research Engineer Howard Herzog, developers now face about 30% higher capital costs.
April 30, 2025 In the media Reuters Events

The promises and pitfalls of geoengineering

MITEI Senior Research Engineer Howard Herzog discussed the challenges and benefits of carbon capture and storage during this year’s Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate, where panelists discussed geoengineering—a controversial approach to addressing climate change that some believe worth exploring.
March 27, 2025 In the media American Museum of Natural History

MIT Maritime Consortium sets sail

A new international collaboration unites MIT and maritime industry leaders to develop nuclear propulsion technologies, alternative fuels, data-powered strategies for operation, and more.
March 26, 2025 MIT News

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