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The need for geothermal funding is great and the time is now, experts say

MIT Energy Initiative and Clean Air Task Force host geothermal entrepreneurs and investors at GeoTech Summit.

Pablo Duenas-Martinez, a research scientist at the MIT Energy Initiative, moderates a panel during MITEI's Spring Symposium on innovations and approaches to efficient, economic production of firm power at scale with Lev Ring, the president and co-founder of Sage Geosystems, Inc; Christian Besoiu, the team lead for technology development at Eavor; and Joseph Bonafin, the director of next-generation geothermal at Turboden S.p.A.

Geothermal energy turns red hot

MIT Energy Initiative symposium maps path to tap the planet’s heat-rich rocks for clean power at scale.

MITEI’s Future Energy Systems Center starts six new research projects to enable a decarbonized future

The selected projects will address carbon capture, lithium supply chains, electrical grid planning, and more.

MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center showcases technologies applicable to both fusion and geothermal energy during congressman’s visit

Following the filing of new geothermal legislation, Representative Jake Auchincloss visits MIT to tour PSFC and learn more about scaling geothermal energy.

3 Questions: Improving materials for energy infrastructure

MIT undergraduate Amelia How ’27 shares her experience as a MITEI Energy UROP and how her work in metallurgy can help support better energy infrastructure.

A solar energy film made by Active Surfaces is fabricated in an industrial roll-to-roll printer—a device key to cost-effective mass production.

Active Surfaces aims to install peel-and-stick solar panels everywhere

This award-winning startup with roots at the MIT Energy Initiative is developing lightweight, flexible, high-efficiency solar energy films designed to be used on roofs, walls, and any curved surface—including the roof of your electric vehicle.

MITEI’s IAP activities reach more than 500 students and community members

MITEI supports energy-related courses and activities during MIT’s Independent Activities Period from campus to Catalunya, Spain

Sustaining diplomacy amongst competition in U.S.-China relations

Former U.S. ambassador to China highlights climate change as an area for diplomatic engagement, while exploring areas of competition between the two countries.

Next-geothermal energy: Promise, progress, and challenges

Geothermal innovators are seeking deeper and hotter rocks to generate electricity at scale.

Parking-aware navigation system could prevent frustration and emissions

By minimizing the need to drive around looking for a parking spot, this technique can save drivers up to 35 minutes — and give them a realistic estimate of total travel time.

A new way to make steel could reduce America’s reliance on imports

Hertha Metals, founded by Laureen Meroueh SM ’18, PhD ’20, uses natural gas and electricity to produce steel and high-purity iron for magnets.

Electrifying boilers to decarbonize industry

AtmosZero, co-founded by Addison Stark SM ’10, PhD ’14, developed a modular heat pump to electrify the centuries-old steam boile

Swift Solar, a startup with MITEI roots, succeeds in first real-world test of its novel solar technology

During a U.S. Department of Defense exercise, Swift Solar’s flexible, efficient, lightweight solar cells demonstrated that the technology is ready for commercial release and scale-up.

Understanding ammonia energy’s trade-offs around the world

MIT Energy Initiative researchers calculated the economic and environmental impact of future ammonia energy production and trade pathways.

Large-bore, full-scale high-temperature superconducting magnet in a building with researchers working on it.

Collaborating to advance energy research and technologies

For 17 years, the MIT Energy Initiative and Italian energy tech firm Eni have worked together to support energy research and translate that work for real-world impact.

nuclear fusion power generator concept image, 3d rendering

Funding the fusion revolution

Billions of dollars are pouring into fusion energy, reflecting increased hopes that it could become a commercially viable source of clean power in the near future.

Emily Reichert, CEO of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, speaks at a podium during a MIT Energy Initiative seminar.

Positioning Massachusetts as a hub for climatetech and economic development

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO highlights the state government’s unique approach to fostering and keeping clean energy innovation in Massachusetts.

Group photo of 2025-2026 energy scholars.

MIT Energy Initiative welcomes 2025-2026 Energy Scholars

New cohort will support MITEI’s mission by conducting research to accelerate energy transition and mitigate climate change.

Decarbonizing industry at scale

MITEI-spinout company’s energy system modeling platform allows decision makers to compare options for reducing carbon emissions while protecting the business interests of their companies.

MITEI Energy UROP students highlight their real-world impact