MIT Energy Initiative Annual Research Conference highlights both opportunities and obstacles in the race to a net-zero future.

Desiree Plata's research focuses on developing technologies and strategies for environmental sustainability.

Power flowing both ways across the border offers a pathway to clean electricity in 2050.

New research suggests ways to optimize US climate policy design for a just energy transition.

Researchers make the case for a semisolid electrochemical compound as a cost-efficient, grid-scale battery backup for wind and solar power.

MIT-led team finds holistic optimization of electric power and hydrogen supply chain infrastructure is favorable for emission reductions and decreased infrastructure costs.

Analyzing California’s power system, MITEI researchers show that hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar.

Study gauges the pace of shifting to battery power.

Study uncovers overlooked environmental impacts of internet use by estimating associated carbon, land, and water footprints.

Aims to reduce carbon emissions through changes in procurement, waste tracking, airline travel, and other areas of operation.