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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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Why we can’t reverse climate change with ‘negative emissions’ technologies

MITEI Senior Research Engineer Howard Herzog explores the newest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in an article for The Conversation. Herzog discusses negative emissions, including carbon capture and storage technology, in relation to the IPCC’s recommendations to prevent catastrophic climate change.
October 9, 2018 In the media The Conversation

4 ways to lower nuclear plant construction costs, according to MIT

In an article for Forbes, contributor Jeff McMahon speaks with David Petti of the Idaho National Laboratory, one of the study authors on The Future of Nuclear Energy. They discuss the key barriers to cost reductions in the nuclear energy industry, and ways to overcome those challenges.
October 2, 2018 In the media Forbes

After Merrimack Valley explosions, more opposition to proposed compressor station in Weymouth

In a report for WBUR, Barbara Moran discusses how the recent Merrimack Valley natural gas explosions are adding to local concern over a proposed compressor station in Weymouth, where residents have been protesting construction. Moran interviews MITEI Director of Research Francis O’Sullivan, who explains how noise and pollution, in addition to safety, should factor into decisions concerning the station.
September 27, 2018 In the media WBUR

Mapping what it would take for a renaissance for nuclear energy

In an article for Ars Technica, reporter Megan Geuss explores the ways nuclear energy has been struggling — there’s little new reactor construction, and old reactors are shutting down following disasters like Fukushima. Citing MIT’s new nuclear energy study, she writes about how nuclear can overcome these challenges and play a vital role in decarbonization.
September 7, 2018 In the media Ars Technica

Saudi oil firm weighs another move into the investment sphere—Energy Journal

In an article for The Wall Street Journal, reporter Neanda Salvaterra interviews Idaho National Laboratory's David Petti about his work on MIT's Future of Nuclear Energy study and how nuclear energy could make a difference in the power sector.
September 7, 2018 In the media The Wall Street Journal

A new way of thinking about deep decarbonization

Axios reporter Ben Geman writes that MIT researchers have found the most effective way to reduce emissions from electricity sources is to use a mix of renewable and other low-carbon tech options. "It's not about specific technologies. It's about those key roles that we need filled on the low-carbon team," explains study co-author Jesse Jenkins.
September 6, 2018 In the media Axios

Morning Energy newsletter: MIT tries to crack the nuclear nut — again

In Politico's Morning Energy newsletter, Kelsey Tamborrino writes about MIT's nuclear study and the potential new solutions it offers to reduce reactor cost, including emissions pricing, standardized designs, and passive safety technologies.
September 5, 2018 In the media Politico

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