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The Energy of the Future: Danielle Knutson

Energy of the Future
Danielle researched the correlation between distributed energy resources (DERs) and characteristics such as population, education, and race to identify underserved areas in California where infrastructure is needed to increase DER accessibility.
September 22, 2026
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How data centers can better manage energy use

A new study suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs.
June 26, 2026 MIT News

Office of Strategic Capital signs $500 million conditional loan commitment  with Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings, with support from the U.S. Office of Strategic Capital, will scale their domestic processing of rare earth elements, restoring U.S. industrial independence by building the capacity needed to make metals for major technologies. CTO and Co-Founder Thomas Villalón Jr. participated in the MITEI Energy Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program while a student at MIT.
June 24, 2026 In the media U.S. Office of Strategic Capital

Commonwealth Fusion says papers validate its quest to generate power

In a series of recently published papers, researchers from MIT, Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), and other universities were able to validate the science and feasibility of CFS’ plants to build a 400-megawatt fusion power plant.
June 12, 2026 In the media Reuters

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