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The Energy of the Future: Danielle Knutson

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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The cost of self-driving cars will be the biggest barrier to their adoption

MIT researchers comment on the current cost barriers of autonomous vehicles.

January 31, 2019 In the media Harvard Business Review

The lessons of Norway's rapid electric vehicle adoption

Demand for electric vehicles in Norway has exceeded supply—MITEI research scientist Apurba Sakti explains why it matters.

January 30, 2019 In the media Axios

A fresh look at nuclear energy

In an op-ed in Science Magazine, members of MITEI's Future of Nuclear Energy study team discuss the importance of nuclear power for decarbonizing global energy systems.

January 11, 2019 In the media Science Magazine

Q&A: Powering the blue economy

Alejandro Moreno on using the ocean as a source of clean energy.

January 9, 2019 MITEI

Celebrating the achievements of women working to advance clean energy

Now in its 7th year, the C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium honors its past and present award winners.

January 2, 2019 MITEI

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Frances Beinecke: Meeting 2030 US climate targets

Past NRDC president speaks on how collective action can advance US climate policies.

December 17, 2018 MITEI

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"Climate change will not wait for us"

At UN Climate Change Conference, MIT researchers share knowledge and tools to help nations meet Paris Agreement targets.

December 14, 2018 MITEI

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3 Questions: Kathleen Kennedy on community-level climate resilience at COP24

The executive director of MIT’s Climate CoLab discusses a collaboration with the UN that’s empowering women and farmers to develop local solutions.

December 14, 2018 MITEI

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Increasing the value of energy storage in the wholesale electricity market

MITEI researchers review the current and emerging regulatory landscape for energy storage.

December 11, 2018 In the media Chicago Policy Review

Technology and policy pathways to Paris Agreement goals

MIT reports advance practical emissions reduction strategies at the regional and country level.

December 10, 2018 MITEI

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3 Questions: Improving solar cells

Michael Wasielewski on molecular approaches to solar energy conversion.

December 4, 2018 MITEI

MIT at COP24 in Katowice, Poland

Events and activities of the MIT delegation.

December 3, 2018 MITEI

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