Understanding ammonia energy''s tradeoffs around the world
MIT Energy Initiative researchers calculated the economic and environmental impact of future ammonia energy production and trade pathways.
Energy Storage for New York State | NYSERDA
New York State worked with top experts around the country to create and improve the regulations around energy storage. These regulations are some of the
North American Clean Energy
New York utilities turn to home batteries to meet peak demand. This energy storage news highlights how distributed energy storage systems support grid stability and expand renewable
New facility to accelerate materials solutions for fusion energy
The new Schmidt Laboratory for Materials in Nuclear Technologies (LMNT) at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center accelerates fusion materials testing using cyclotron proton beam
Navigating New York''s Battery Storage Incentive
Explore New York''s top BESS incentives, from NYSERDA rebates to tax breaks, and learn how to stack them for maximum savings and compliance.
Making clean energy investments more successful
New research emphasizes the importance of well-validated models and forecasting tools in evaluating choices for investments in clean energy technologies and policies by governments and
February 2025 State of Charge
Energy storage developer NineDot has announced the closing of a US$65 million equipment financing supporting the purchase of up to
Energy Storage in New York City
Some of these batteries pass rigorous, standards-based safety testing (e.g., UL certification). However, there are others in circulation that have not passed testing, which are believed to be primarily
New York Marks Another Milestone in Safely
Here in New York, under Governor Kathy Hochul direction, we''re taking bold steps to lead the nation in ensuring these systems are held to the
Explained: Generative AI''s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research
At the MIT Energy Initiative''s Annual Research Conference, industry leaders agreed collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies amidst a changing energy landscape.
Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to
Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly being used to store power for electrical grids, but some localities are concerned about fire risks.
A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energy
MIT engineers developed a membrane that filters the components of crude oil by their molecular size, an advance that could dramatically reduce the amount of energy needed for crude oil
Battery Energy Storage in New York
Battery energy storage can stabilize electricity costs for consumers, generate economic investment for local communities, and create
How artificial intelligence can help achieve a clean energy future
A look at how AI can be used to help support the clean energy transition by helping to manage power grid operations, plan infrastructure investments, guide the development of novel
New Yorkers fight against large e-battery storage plants
Some New Yorkers are now worried about hundreds of lithium-ion batteries that are being stored in metal containers near homes and businesses.
MIT engineers create an energy-storing supercapacitor from ancient
MIT engineers created a carbon-cement supercapacitor that can store large amounts of energy. Made of just cement, water, and carbon black, the device could form the basis for
Giving buildings an “MRI” to make them more energy-efficient and
Founded by a team from MIT, Lamarr.AI utilizes drones, thermal imaging, and AI to identify energy waste and structural issues in buildings and recommend retrofits.
Next-generation geothermal energy: Promise, progress, and challenges
Geothermal energy, a clean, continuous energy source accessible in many locations, has been slow to catch on. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Romans made extensive use of geothermal
The Intrinsic Danger of Siting Utility Scale Lithium Based Energy
BESS: A stationary energy storage system using battery technology. The focus of the database is on lithium ion technologies, but other battery technology failure incidents are included.