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The Energy of the Future: Maryanna Betterly

Energy of the Future
As an energy studies minor, Maryanna shares how coupling the minor with her major in mechanical engineering has given her a more holistic perspective on the energy transition. Her passion for this work was cemented after experiencing climate change personally when her hometown in Pennsylvania was hit with its first tornado.
September 22, 2026
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Static electricity can keep desert solar panels free of dust

Dust accumulation on solar panels can have major impacts on their performance, but washing the panels uses huge amounts of water. MIT engineers have now developed a waterless cleaning method to remove dust on solar installations in water-limited regions, improving overall efficiency.
March 11, 2022 In the media NewScientist

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MITEI Deputy Director for Policy Christopher Knittel provides analysis on claims that Biden administration energy policies are to blame for increasing gas prices. Knittel states that GOP claims are “factually inaccurate” and that there "is no evidence" that a change in administration "broke the trend in gas prices."
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Whitehouse names EPA, Energy, and USGS nominees

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March 8, 2022 In the media E&E News

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MITEI Deputy Director for Policy Christopher Knittel compares Europe’s current energy challenges to the 1970s oil crisis, saying that Europe should see this as an opportunity to accelerate its clean energy transition.
March 7, 2022 In the media Quartz

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Michael Mehling (Center for Energy and Environmental Policy) discusses how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will impact the transition to cleaner energy in Europe.
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Researchers from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering have found that a common clay in cat litter, when combined with copper and heat, can absorb methane from the air.
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Randall Field, the executive director of MITEI’s Future Energy Systems Center, discusses current research and the challenges ahead for the maritime sector.
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MIT spinout Quaise Energy is developing a new technology that uses microwaves instead of traditional drilling equipment to dig deep into the Earth’s surface to unlock geothermal potential anywhere in the world. They recently raised a $40 million Series A funding round and are on their way to conducting in-the-field tests.
February 8, 2022 In the media Fast Company

Nuclear power is critical for the world’s climate crisis

Jacopo Buongiorno (Nuclear Science and Engineering) and others discuss the role nuclear power can play in combatting climate change.
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