Energy, prosperity, emissions, and innovation: A decarbonization progress report New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. The CTO of Breakthrough Energy assessed global decarbonization and the opportunities and challenges that remain at MITEI’s annual research conference. October 21, 2026 MITEI
New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. GE Vernova plans to double MIT intern and permanent hire numbers in 2027 under expanded energy workforce initiative October 17, 2026 In the media Energies Media
New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. How Sudanese scientists are keeping research alive through war October 12, 2026 In the media Nature
New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Trump sharply scales back fuel economy rules for new cars September 28, 2026 In the media New York Times
Boosting solar cell efficiency: Less wasted heat, more useful current New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT researchers break a long-standing barrier on energy conversion efficiency in photovoltaic cells June 10, 2014 MITEI
A new way to capture CO2 emissions: Lower costs, easier installation New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. New system is especially suited for installation at existing power plants and in industrial facilities June 10, 2014 MITEI
New approach to emissions auditing: More honest reports, lower emissions New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. In a field experiment in India, independent auditors gave more accurate reports on pollution than did auditors hired by firms—and emissions dropped June 10, 2014 MITEI
Kerry Emanuel: Bringing global warming science from the classroom to the world New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. For decades, Professor Emanuel has educated students, politicians, the media, and even climate skeptics about the science behind climate change June 10, 2014 MITEI
Morals matter: New class explores energy and ethics New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT team is now developing The Ethics of Energy Policy, scheduled to launch in fall 2015 June 10, 2014 MITEI
MIT faculty energize launch of Skoltech curriculum New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. First-ever classes taught at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology brought an MIT-inspired energy curriculum to Russia June 10, 2014 MITEI
MIT Generator launches campus sustainability projects New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Students design practical projects that take on challenges ranging from composting to carbon emissions June 10, 2014 MITEI
Energy alumni: Where are they now? New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. We check in on Cristina Botero PhD ’14, Lara Pierpoint SM ’08, PhD ’11, and Yogesh Ramadass SM ’06, PhD ’09 June 10, 2014 MITEI
MIT community samples rich menu of 2014 Energy IAP offerings New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MITEI-sponsored events featured hands-on, student-led, interactive workshops; visits to local businesses; and opportunities for informal networking June 10, 2014 MITEI
Tata Center students seek innovative, affordable solutions to real-world problems in India New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Tata Fellows met with companies, community members, and policy makers in India to identify projects for ongoing collaboration June 10, 2014 MITEI
Seeing how a lithium-ion battery works New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. An exotic state of matter — a “random solid solution” — affects how ions move through battery material. June 9, 2014 MITEI via MIT News
Achieving Energy Efficiency with “Local Warming” New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT researchers develop a system that creates personalized climates around individuals – an alternative to heating entire buildings June 9, 2014 MITEI via MIT News
