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The Energy of the Future: Sonia Seliger

Energy of the Future
As a part of her MITEI Energy UROP, Sonia analyzed policies and incentives for battery storage in New York State, addressing the policy roadblocks that exist between technology creation and adoption.
September 22, 2026
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