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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
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.

an abstract representation of solving problems using artificial intelligence to increase reliability and reduce losses and accidents during the transmission of electrical 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.

Tata Center for Technology and Design names three new fellows

New cohort addresses public health in developing countries

MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst a changing energy landscape

Industry leaders agree collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies

Academics, business leaders from Japan visit MIT Energy Initiative
Helping power system planners prepare for an unknown future

A modeling tool developed by the MIT Energy Initiative enables energy system planners to explore options for developing infrastructure to support decarbonized, reliable, and low-cost power grids.

Discovery improves biofuel production and bioreactor use for CO2 capture
MITEI fusion study informs International Atomic Energy Agency’s “World Fusion Outlook 2025”
MIT Energy Initiative launches Data Center Power Forum

MIT faculty and MITEI member company experts address power demand from data centers

Just released: “Carbon Removal,” by Howard J. Herzog and Niall Mac Dowell

New book provides overview and assessment of proposed methods of removing carbon from the atmosphere as a means of mitigating climate change.

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright ’85 visits MIT
How to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ammonia production

Proposed system would combine two kinds of plants, creating greater efficiency and lowering costs while curbing climate-changing emissions

MITEI’s Future Energy Systems Center funds ten new research projects to advance the energy transition

The selected projects will address data center energy demand, metal recovery optimization, crude oil replacement, and more.

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